The Top 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the West June 23, 2020 The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a sought-after status, and in America’s vast and dramatic west, it protects a number of the USA’s open spaces and natural wonders. From overawing canyons to the serenity of ancient forests, these world heritage sites represent the very best of the phenomenal landscapes of this vast and varied nation. Recognising their significance protects these special places, and by visiting you cement their importance and help to protect them for future generations to enjoy. Here are the top 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of western USA: Read more about The Top 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the West
Greek island hopping with Thanos June 22, 2020 Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and for our veteran Exodus Guide, Thanos Mamas, this pretty much encompasses the entirety of the Aegean Greek Islands. Leaving no family-run restaurant, bustling market stall or local square unturned, you could say Thanos is the ultimate “man about town”. And for us, this comes as no surprise. Read more about Greek island hopping with Thanos
Discover the United Kingdom – on foot, by bike or on the water June 16, 2020 This summer, many of us will be looking to explore our own back yard – and why not. You may not think it, but the United Kingdom is a holiday destination to be reckoned with. As a country, we have stunning national parks that have inspired some of the world’s best literary geniuses. We have wild, murky lochs that continue to spark international intrigue into the whereabouts of Nessie, and we also have an enchanting Area of Natural Beauty that was born above a bedrock of Jurassic limestone. Intrigued? We are too. Read more about Discover the United Kingdom – on foot, by bike or on the water
Ruwan’s 5 top sites to visit in Sri Lanka June 4, 2020 Boasting legendary temples, verdant tea plantation villages and lush rainforest peaks, Sri Lanka is a feast for the eyes. Packing an astounding eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites and over 2,000 years of culture into such a small country – this destination is simply begging to be explored. Read more about Ruwan’s 5 top sites to visit in Sri Lanka
Bikash – an inside guide to trekking in the Himalayas May 28, 2020 For many, stepping off a plane into Kathmandu is a shock to the senses, from the loud traffic-jammed alleyways of the old town to the city’s intoxicating incense temples. But for our Exodus Guide, Bikash Tamang, these sights, along with the breath-taking Himalayan mountains, are his playground. Read more about Bikash – an inside guide to trekking in the Himalayas
Vania’s Guide to Italian Cuisine – 4 Delicious Dishes May 21, 2020 From a hands on cookery class with local chefs on our Sicily Food Adventure to making authentic Neapolitan pizza on the Amalfi Coast, Exodus Travels are your ultimate guide to dinner parties around the world. Read more about Vania’s Guide to Italian Cuisine – 4 Delicious Dishes
Leaders at Home: Italian traditions with Vania De Paoli May 20, 2020 Home to some of the world’s greatest works of art like the intricate Sistine Chapel frescos and renowned culinary delights such as velvety cannoli, Italy is also a country steeped in century-old traditions that most Italian families continue to celebrate and cherish to this day. Vania De Paoli, one of our local guides and winner of the Exodus Travels Leader of the Year Awards in 2019, couldn’t agree more – a huge part of her cultural identity is all about embracing her country’s traditions. Read more about Leaders at Home: Italian traditions with Vania De Paoli
Travel across the United Kingdom: Adventure on your doorstep May 14, 2020 We’re proud to live in a nation steeped in layers of tradition and fascinating history. One of the best ways to fully appreciate the unique cultures, charms and distinct local flavours each part of the United Kingdom has to offer is on foot and by bike. Our Exodus self-guided Walking Holidays and Cycling Holidays are well-waymarked and specifically designed for those looking to travel to the beat of their own drum in their own backyard. Read more about Travel across the United Kingdom: Adventure on your doorstep
Wildlife in the Galapagos: Come with the eyes of Darwin May 13, 2020 The National Geographic once described the Galapagos Islands as, "A living laboratory that inspired the work of Charles Darwin” and our expert Galapagos guide, Leonidas Parrales, couldn’t agree more. “It’s important when visitors come to the Galapagos that they understand they are entering a very delicate ecosystem”. Read more about Wildlife in the Galapagos: Come with the eyes of Darwin
Captain Galapagos, the sea and the islands May 7, 2020 200 years ago, a ship was built – the legendary HMS Beagle. Launched on 11th May 1820, from the naval Woolwich Dockyard on the River Thames, little did we know that one of its captains would form part of a groundbreaking discovery in the Galapagos Islands that would change the world forever and spark Charles Darwin’s “Theory of Evolution”. Read more about Captain Galapagos, the sea and the islands