Expert Insights

September 03, 2019 Why You Should Travel Solo with Exodus

Solo travel is on the increase and it’s no wonder with the great sense of freedom it offers as well as the incredible adventures to be experienced. But we understand that some may want to have an experienced guide with local knowledge on hand, while also having the opportunity to meet people along the way,...

August 29, 2019 Why visit Chernobyl?

Read time – 3 minutes On April 25 1986, the worst nuclear disaster in human history took place when an accident occurred at Chernobyl’s nuclear reactor No.4 in the Ukraine. Repercussions were terrible and long-lasting, with nuclear fallout detected across the whole of Europe, resulting in thousands of people being evacuated, leaving a deserted town...

August 28, 2019 A Week in Jordan with Exodus’ Reanna Nyiro

Exodus Tailor Made Consultant, Reanna Nyiro, recently returned from a truly magical trip through the highlights of Jordan. From spectacular desert landscapes dotted with larger-than-life rock formations to ancient archaeological wonders and bustling souks, it was a trip full of extraordinary contrasts. Read on to hear more about Reanna’s experience. The amount of things a...

August 14, 2019 Tom Wilkinson – Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride

Read time – 3 minutes Exodus Senior Product Manager, Tom Wilkinson recently returned from an epic cycling trip following the coastline of Portugal, from Porto to Lisbon. It was a trip packed with beautiful scenery, incredible culture and fantastic cycling. Read on to hear Tom’s review of our trip. Cycling in Portugal The trip title...

The front of a small boat navigating the Tambopata river during sunrise with reflection of the sun in the water in the Amazon rainforest in Peru

October 21, 2020 Amazon Rainforest Guide – 25 Fascinating Facts

The Amazon is a haven of superlatives. Its rainforest is the world’s biggest, its river is the world’s longest (or second longest, depending on how you measure it), and its flora and fauna rank among the world’s the most biodiverse. In truth, virtually everything about the Amazon seems so larger-than-life, it can be difficult to...

November 19, 2020 Birds of Patagonia: A Brief Birdwatcher’s Guide

When most people think of Patagonia, the first things that come to mind are stunning scenic vistas, dramatic mountain landscapes and mammals such as foxes, guanacos and pumas. But the birds of Patagonia are equally impressive, surprisingly abundant and relatively easy to spot amongst the region’s open plains and sparse foliage. Here are 10 of our favorite avian species you’re...

November 03, 2020 Top 10 Things to Do in Havana, Cuba

Originally founded in southern Cuba in 1514, the town of Havana was moved to its current location next to what was called Puerto de Carenas (“Careening Bay”) in 1519. Properly known as San Cristobal de la Habana, the city thrived as a trading port thanks to this natural bay. In 2019, Havana will celebrate 500 years on the...

October 30, 2020 Penguins in South America: A Guide to 4 Species

There are over a dozen places around the world where you can see penguins in their natural habitat, but the penguins in Chile, which can be found throughout the southern coast and on the island of Tierra del Fuego, are among the world’s most accessible, plentiful (with over two million breeding pairs) and diverse. You can...

November 18, 2020 Finding Incan Culture in Modern Day Peru

There was a time when the Inca Empire ruled over more than 12 million people, carrying its influence from Colombia in the north to central Chile in the south. It’s been nearly 500 years now since the Inca were conquered by the Spanish (in 1532). But their amazing rock-hewn cities, mummies (and the treasures buried...

August 08, 2019 Best Places to visit in Peru that aren’t Machu Picchu

Read time – 2 minutes Home to some of the most spectacular topography in the world, Peru adventure holidays promise to inspire even the most seasoned travellers. This is a beguiling land where ancient sites, colonial culture and modern traditions rub shoulders in an unimaginable fashion. Although Machu Picchu is one of the country’s most...