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December 28, 2018 Trending Now: Top Travel Destinations

Read time – 7 minutes A new year, a fresh start, and twelve clean months to fill with adventures. With infinite possibilities, how do you create a shortlist of where to go? What’s topical, and what should be at the top of your list for right now? For the inside track of the best destinations...

December 18, 2018 Trekking in Nepal

Read time – 2 minutes Exodus’ Managing Director Sam Seward is just back from Nepal, home to the beginnings of Exodus’ Walking and Trekking Programme over 40 years ago. Here, he shares his first ever experience of the mighty Himalaya. The Road from Kathmandu to Bandipur ‘The road from Kathmandu to Bandipur’ sounds a bit...

December 17, 2018 Staying Sun Safe and Stylish on the Road

There’s nothing worse than returning to your hotel after a day out exploring in the sun only to discover you suddenly resemble the familiar red crustacean you were planning on eating for dinner. While we’re always keeping our fingers crossed for beautiful sunny weather when we go away, it’s incredibly important to make sure you’re...

December 14, 2018 Tips for Travelling with 5-8 year olds

Read time – 2 minutes Travel is an eye-opening experience at any age, but nothing quite matches the sense of joy and wonder on a child’s face when they experience something for the first time. It’s a magical moment for both you and your child to share – and you don’t want to be distracted...

December 14, 2018 Tips for Travelling with Teenagers

Read time – 3 minutes Teenage travellers are amongst the trickiest to please, especially when their travelling companions are their parents. Avoid the eye-rolls and shoulder-shrugs on your next family adventure with some of our top tips for travelling with teenagers. Travel with Teens Advice Get them involved early The easiest way to ensure your...

December 10, 2018 Exodus’ Porter Project Featured on Lonely Planet

For many, seeing the archaeological phenomenon that is Machu Picchu is a lifelong aspiration. Accompanied by dedicated guides and porters, thousands of travelers make the journey up the Inca Trail. As the trekkers set out on the final leg towards the Sun Gate for their first glimpse upon ‘that’ iconic scene, their porters have already...

December 07, 2018 Christmas Swedish Glogg Recipe

Read time – 2 minutes One of the great joys of travelling, is being able to try a traditional recipe from the region – and at Christmas, we pull out all the stops to impress with seasonal favourites. It’s a celebration of regional idiosyncrasies and specialities and a part of what makes us who we...

November 29, 2018 Catching up with Our Trip for Life Winner

“It’s the best contest you can win – it’s not money, it’s a magic experience that you get to take every year!” Imagine being able to go on one trip a year… for life! For Wendy, the lucky winner of last year’s Trip for Life contest, that’s a reality. We caught up with Wendy to...

November 27, 2018 Dynasties: In Focus with Paul Goldstein

Read time – 4 minutes Paul Goldstein is one of very few people that has spent time with all five of the BBC’s ‘Dynasty’ luminaries. Several chimp safaris, literally years with lions, two fabled expeditions to Emperor penguins and wild painted dogs throughout Africa. 15 marathons in his tiger suit along with 20+ ‘striped’ safaris...

November 26, 2018 The Best Seasonal Breaks

Read time – 3 minutes Not all of us love yuletide and season’s greetings, but you don’t have to go into hibernation to avoid the same five songs repeated on the radio, roads blocked with holiday traffic and, of course, the inevitable bad cracker jokes. Don’t be left out in the cold this Christmas. Bin the...