Travel Expert - Sam Murray
Introducing Sam
Bar the odd bikepacking weekender as a kid, Sam’s first real introduction to adventure travel was a post-university kayak from Liverpool to Leeds. It was back- and, ultimately, paddle-breaking work through heavy, head-on winds and downpours. But it sparked a desire to not just see the world but experience it. He’s since ridden a camel through the Sahara, travelled the length of Mexico and cycled the heel of Italy, among many other adventures.
If you want expert advice on small-group cycling tours, there’s no better place to turn than the Exodus offices. And if you want advice from an amateur, we can do that too. Our writer Sam had never been on a cycling adventure before joining Cycling Puglia & Matera, an eight-day ride along the heel of...
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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...
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It’s not easy being green, or so said the world’s favourite frog. But if you really want to ker-mit (sorry) to travel that’s better for nature, there are a few simple steps you can take. Here, Kasia Morgan, Head of Sustainability at Exodus, reveals 10 easy ways you can make your next adventure one that...
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Millions have seen the New Seven Wonders of the World. But why just see? Instead, embark on an unforgettable adventure to experience them in ways few even consider. From hiking through Tijuca National Park to stand alongside Christ the Redeemer to cycling through the desert to Petra, these small-group tours of the Seven Wonders are...
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Timing is everything, particularly when it comes to adventure holidays. Now, more than ever, travellers are considering when they want to go, just as much as where. This has led to one of the major travel trends this year: booking trips either side of the busiest (and, typically, hottest) months – a period known as...
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Whether you’re a social butterfly who loves nothing more than meeting new groups of like-minded travellers or someone looking to push themselves into new situations, travelling solo can be one of life’s most rewarding and liberating experiences. Joining an organised tour as a solo traveller gives you the best of both worlds – the opportunity to...
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We’re adventurers at heart, which means we love sticking our noses into a map and finding fresh ground to explore. And we know you do, too. That’s why we’re delighted to share our up-and-coming adventure hotspots of 2025. Each of our trending destinations has seen a significant surge in interest in 2024, according to data...
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Want to escape the heat this summer? You’re not alone. Many travellers are now seeking cooler climates for their next getaway (searches for ‘cooler holidays’ jumped 300% year-on-year, according to Google Trend analysis by Selling Travel). Undoubtedly, the rise in global temperatures has increased demand for summer travel in milder temperatures. But coolcations – a...
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A forest hike is one of life’s great pleasures: rustling leaves, chirruping birds, warming rays breaking through the canopy. Utter. Bliss. But, with around a quarter of the Earth’s land covered by forest, narrowing down where to trek through the trees is a toughy. To help, we’ve narrowed down our most beautiful forests for hiking...
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