The Silk Road remains one of the most legendary trade routes in history. Stretching over 7,000 km, this ancient route network dates back to the 2nd century BCE. Constructed during the Han Dynasty, it connected the East to the West, facilitating not only the transportation of silk and spices but also the spread of religion,...
Snaking through the towering Peruvian Andes to the once-lost citadel of Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail is a heady combination of crumbling ruins and mountain vistas, ending at one of the New Wonders of the World. The classic four-day route takes you from the start point at Km82, along the Urubamba River, down the Inca...
One of the world’s great hiking trails deserves one of the world’s best tour leaders. In Edwind Colque, winner of the Exodus Adventure Travels Leader of the Year Award 2023, the Inca Trail has one. Here’s his journey… from trail porter to prize winner. Born in Iquitos, a port city in the Loreto region of...
From European bears to breaching whales, find your next incredible encounter with the natural world
The Moors, who conquered the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century and ruled for 700 years, left an indelible mark on Spain’s architecture, design, and culture, particularly in the Andalucía region. Today, Spain’s Moorish heritage reflects the country’s cultural and historical past, and the Andalucía region is richly rewarding for visitors. Those interested in history...
In the Land of Fire and Ice, you don't want to leave things to chance. This is your Iceland travel 101
Make the new year you conquer one of our epic hikes of the world. There’s a whole planet out there full of incredible, life-changing hikes that will transform next year into an adventure. These are no ordinary hikes – all have something extra special, whether that’s phenomenal panoramas, a world-class trekking route, or a physical...
It’s well known that the Canadian Rockies is a pretty picture-perfect place, but I don’t think I was quite prepared for the incredible beauty which awaited me on my recent visit to the region. A lot is made of the mountains of Banff National Park, perhaps the most famous of the Rocky Mountain National Parks; and for good...
A summer spent in the USA promises new adventures and days spent having fun in the sunshine. Make your summer one to remember with adrenaline-filled activities and be left speechless as you make the most of the longer days in some of the world’s most awe-inspiring locations. Here are the top adventures that you should...
If America is known as the ‘land of opportunity’ then Canada should be known as the ‘land of great contrasts’. The majestic landscapes, the modern cities, the longest coastline in the world, all make up a country that is so large, it is comprised of six time zones! With a country so large and vast,...
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