Expert Insights

Read time – 2 minutes The auction lots are in, the books have been signed, and our final tally is here: the final fundraised figure for Wild Nights Out in Buxton and London with Chris Packham and Paul Goldstein is an incredible £50,000 for SAFE Kenya. Chris and Paul SAFE Kenya This phenomenal grand total...

Read time – 4 minutes Interest in Central and Eastern Asia is booming. But what makes this part of the world so special? We ask Exodus’ experts to shed a little light… Unless you’ve been there, the vastness of the Eurasian steppe is incomprehensible in its enormity. Stretching from the banks of the Danube in...

Read time – 4 minutes There are very few destinations that can match the sheer diversity of Sri Lanka. From white sand coastlines, misty hill stations, legendary temples to lush national parks, the tropical island packs in over 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 8,000 sq km of nature reserves. So when you’re creating your...

Read time – 1 minute What happens when one Irishman takes on the Inca Trail – as a porter?! In 2016, Jarlath McHale took on Peru’s most famous trek, the Inca Trail. In 2017, he went back to complete the same four-day route – but this time as one of the porters who so inspired...

Read time – 6 minutes No matter what month of the year you’re planning to get away, there’s something wild happening in the world, from the birth of young through to the great migration. Here we highlight some of the best moments all year round… Best Times for Wildlife Holidays Wildlife Holidays in January Gorillas...

Read time – 9 minutes There are many magical stories linked to our world heritage. From the Lost City of Petra to Chichen Itza, these are age-old, inspired by real places, both natural and manmade wonders. UNESCO World Heritage List There are more than 1,000 monuments and natural wonders on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Deemed...

Read time – 3 minutes For any child, a summer excursion to the mountains would be classed as an adventure. But for nine-year-old Ajla and her classmates, it was all the more special for being the first time they had been to the countryside. Not even that, but most of the children had never left...

Read time – 4 minutes The newest buzzword for the travel industry – authenticity – has created quite a stir. But did you know it’s something Exodus has been doing for years? For years, travel was an accumulation of tick boxes on famous highlights – to travel was to stand in awe at the foot...

Read time – 2 minutes The Tour du Mont Blanc is an iconic trek by anyone’s estimation. It’s a classic alpine route, taking you through the finest scenery the Mont Blanc massif has to offer, from dramatic passes to charming green valleys. To enjoy it to the utmost, it is best to come prepared. Here...

Read time – 3 minutes With a wealth of relaxed walking and cycling itineraries in Europe, our sister company Headwater are experts when it comes to organising active self-guided holidays. They do all the planning for you, putting together routes and flexible schedules so all you need to focus on is savouring your quality time...