Sam Murray

Discover our fresh batch of small-group adventures for 2026, featuring immersive cultural experiences, active journeys, and thoughtfully designed itineraries worldwide

Your next great story? Find it in the top adventures trips for 2026, from epic treks to wild escapes, chosen by the experts

Hike, bike, or city hop? Find your next great adventure in sunny Portugal

You'll find far more than a souvenir for home at these fascinating marketplaces

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...

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...

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...

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...

Fewer people, lower costs, milder weather – it’s no wonder travel outside the peak months is trending right now

Going it alone? Grand adventures await on our small-group trips. Here's how to make the most of it

After a year of planning travel, we're ready to share our most exciting off-the-radar spots for 2025

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...

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...