Expert Insights

Think cycling’s just good for your joints and cardiovascular fitness? Sure – but it’s also the most adventurous way to find yourself exploring towering dunes, Baltic forests and cliff-hugging coastal paths you’d never see from the window of a tour bus. We’ve rounded up seven epic cycling routes in Europe that dial up the scenery...

The first ascent of Mont Blanc by Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard in the summer of 1786 marked the birth of modern alpinism. Since then, the white mountain has been the go-to peak in Europe for hikers and climbers from across the world, eager to explore the history and sheer beauty of the region.  Our...

Not all coastlines are created equal, and neither are the ways you can explore them. On our itineraries, the coast is often where the real adventure begins. From dolphin encounters in Mozambique to fat biking across Namibia’s wind-sculpted dunes near the Skeleton Coast, every shore invites a different kind of coastal adventure. So, read on...

João Colaço didn’t plan to become a cycling guide. But four years after swapping his previous career for a life on two wheels in Portugal, he’s been named Exodus Adventure Travels’ Leader of the Year 2024  – and it’s easy to see why.  There’s a kind of magic in his guiding approach: a meticulous blend...

With so many wonderful places to explore, it’s reassuring to know that Italy still has a few secrets. When it comes to the best hikes in Italy, some of the most rewarding trails are the ones less travelled. These quieter paths offer a deeper insight into the country’s rich culture – and serve views so...

Are the Mediterranean’s coastal trails calling? Hankering to hike the lofty peaks of Europe’s mountains? Then you might well be asking yourself, is Italy or Spain better for hiking? Both are blessed with astonishing landscapes, rich culture and trails to suit every level of hiker, so it’s not a question easily answered. To help, Danny...

There’s a certain type of silence at 5,895 metres above sea level. It is not exactly the absence of sound, but the kind that wraps around your thoughts, muffles your words, and makes everything feel a little surreal.   When our UK Sales Leader, Oren Blindell, reached the summit of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, it all came...

Stephen and Viv Redding are not your average travellers. The spirited husband-and-wife duo charmed their way into the nation’s hearts as contestants on BBC’s Race Across the World last year, gallivanting across continents with grit, good humour, and ultra-light luggage (11kg, to be precise). But this spring, they swapped the frantic pace of checkpoints and...

Spain v Portugal is a heavyweight title fight. Both consistently rank in the top 10 most visited countries in Europe, with enough history, architecture and cuisine in both to satisfy any curious adventurer. But what will it be for you? Flamenco or fado? Madrid or Lisbon? Rioja or port? Petiscos or tapas? Let’s help you...