Expert Insights

March 18, 2014 Top 10 Surreal Landscapes

Read time – 2 minutes Landscapes lure us from ourselves. The Romantic poets of the 18th century developed the concept of the ‘Sublime’, the feeling of being simultaneously overwhelmed and invigorated by the raw power of the natural world, leaving behind a sensation of both fear and empowerment. With Exodus leading the way, seeking out...

February 18, 2014 Good morning Vietnam by Exodus’ Imran Arshad

Vietnam Activity and Adventure Holidays with Exodus. It was an early morning flight from Bangkok. Excitement was in the air; I was in the air too – just 20 minutes away from my first touch down point in Vietnam, Hanoi. Our plane gradually descended over the lush green patchwork of paddy fields and soon we...

February 11, 2014 A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Guided Holidays

Cycling or walking holidays – at your own pace. There are many ways to travel the globe in pursuit of adventure, and those familiar with Exodus will know that we have long advocated a small group style of travel that offers leader expertise, a balance of activities, camaraderie and excellent value. As specialists in walking...

February 11, 2014 He-Type Jag – In Search of the Jaguar

Read time – 3 minutes The 70’s E-Type Jaguar was the original red-blooded motor magnet. Throaty exhaust, smouldering headlights, sleek but masculine lines with a menacing build. Its strap-line was ‘The 12 cylinder animal’. For years big brands have used animals to promote their products usually with scant regard to any ethical code. Not this...

February 10, 2014 Exploring the Americas

Read time – 3 minutes Maybe you’ve tangoed in Buenos Aires, had a go at salsa in Cuba, felt Niagara’s freshwater spray and romped around in Yosemite National Park. But have you ever considered trekking through Yellowstone in search of wild wolves and brooding bison? Ever pondered over a trip to Guyana to witness the...

February 08, 2014 Exploring Cape Town & South Africa

Read time – 6 minutes Coastlines have the power to mesmerise, whether due to tall cliffs buffeted by angry waves, tranquil bays where the tide gently laps the shore, or palm-fringed beaches bordering crystal clear lagoons. Cape Town and the Garden Route The world is full of these delectable sights where land and sea meet....

October 24, 2013 Around the World in (slightly more than) 80 words

How many of us have grown up to fulfill a childhood dream by visiting a place we once read about in a book? Words are powerful. Carefully crafted and woven together, words transport the reader. They fire the imagination, carrying you off to unknown, far-flung worlds, places that linger in daydreams. From Narnia to Namibia, literary journeys...

October 24, 2013 Festival Fever

From the most famous to the more obscure, we have compared our globetrotting notes here at Adventure HQ and put together a calendar of our favourite festivals around globe. Sure to whet the appetite for a new cultural experience, be it watching horse racing in Mongolia or shaking your tail feather in Rio! Joining in...

October 24, 2013 Drinks from around the World

Read time – 5 minutes Add an international twist to your drinks cabinet with our top travel tipples, the best drinks for globetrotters. We all love to try a local favourite for the first time, and alcohol is no different. Whether you pop into the neighbourhood bar packed with residents, want a truly special celebratory sip...

October 24, 2013 Top 5 cool places to stay

Read time – 2 minutes Let us introduce you to the five coolest places to stay on a snowy winter break, from the sub-zero to the unexpectedly plush. If you can resist anything but temptation, we suggest you look away now! Best Snow Holidays Basecamp Oulanka, Finland Eco-friendly log cabins A stay at Basecamp is enough...