Our top 5 favourite hikes in Tuscany August 3, 2020 Imagine the Tuscan landscape and postcard-perfect rich green and warm amber, rolling hills, intersected with winding country roads that lead to quaint, medieval hamlets are likely to come to mind; an Italian landscape that has inspired artists for centuries. However, there is a less well-known beauty; the undiscovered gem of northern Tuscany and the Garfagnana region. Read more about Our top 5 favourite hikes in Tuscany
Take a wonderful walk along the Amalfi Coast August 3, 2020 The glorious Amalfi Coast in Italy is a real tourist hot spot and it's easy to see why the Italians flock here for their holidays. Charming villages overlooking the sapphire Mediterranean is the stuff dreams are made of, and both the scenery and the lifestyle give you the opportunity of experiencing the real flavour of Italy. If you want to live the real la dolce vita then our Walking the Amalfi Coast tour takes you on foot to discover a multitude of hidden gems off the tourist trail. Read more about Take a wonderful walk along the Amalfi Coast
3 National Parks to see Bengal Tigers in the wild July 27, 2020 Nothing will prepare you for the extraordinary thrill of seeing a tiger in the wild. That first encounter where you lock eyes with the world’s biggest cat will leave an indelible imprint on your memory for life. In India, the Bengal tiger has been the country’s unspoken mascot for centuries, ever-present in its architecture, traditional art and religious symbolism, yet its population is continually threatened by poaching and fragmentation of habitat. Read more about 3 National Parks to see Bengal Tigers in the wild
A Taste of Adventure: Portuguese Carne de Porco a Alantejana July 22, 2020 “My partner Chris, his son Ed, and I discovered this dish when we went on an Exodus family adventure to Portugal last year. We were staying in Vilanova de Milfontes and I was a bit nervous that a 12-year-old wouldn’t like the food. He soon proved me wrong by trying everything we ordered! One night we discovered this dish on the menu of a local restaurant. Ed surprised me by saying it was his favorite dish, so on our last night we just had to go back and order it again,” says Exodus staff member Gina Eckersley. Read more about A Taste of Adventure: Portuguese Carne de Porco a Alantejana
A Taste of Adventure: Italian Tiramisu July 22, 2020 The name of this classic Italian dessert translates as ‘pick-me-up’, due, no doubt, to the lavish amounts of caffeine and mascarpone it contains! Our recipe is from our local partners in Italy, the Acampora brothers. They own the Hotel Due Torri – a family-run hotel in a small village just outside Positano and Amalfi. Travelers who visit them are taught how to make this treasured family recipe at the hotel, and often take the recipe home with them. Read more about A Taste of Adventure: Italian Tiramisu
A Taste of Adventure: Croatian Breskvice July 22, 2020 These pretty little cakes are a great favorite in Croatia at gatherings for family and friends. They are a cross between a sponge and a cookie and are sandwiched with a peach jam, cocoa and rum filling. Little peach cakes are also popular in Italy where they have a custard filling flavored with peach brandy and are known as Tortine di pesche. Serves 20 | Preparation time 1 hour | Cooking time 14 minutes Read more about A Taste of Adventure: Croatian Breskvice
Wine and cheese pairing: The perfect French combination July 9, 2020 Whether you’re looking to discover the enchanting chateaux and aristocratic estates cycling in the Loire Valley, or wandering through the bustling market town of Forcalquier on our Highlights of Provence trip, you’re bound to encounter historic brasseries and charming vineyards all selling a fantastic selection of French local produce. Read more about Wine and cheese pairing: The perfect French combination
The Top 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the West June 23, 2020 The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a sought-after status, and in America’s vast and dramatic west, it protects a number of the USA’s open spaces and natural wonders. From overawing canyons to the serenity of ancient forests, these world heritage sites represent the very best of the phenomenal landscapes of this vast and varied nation. Recognising their significance protects these special places, and by visiting you cement their importance and help to protect them for future generations to enjoy. Here are the top 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of western USA: Read more about The Top 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the West
Greek island hopping with Thanos June 22, 2020 Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and for our veteran Exodus Guide, Thanos Mamas, this pretty much encompasses the entirety of the Aegean Greek Islands. Leaving no family-run restaurant, bustling market stall or local square unturned, you could say Thanos is the ultimate “man about town”. And for us, this comes as no surprise. Read more about Greek island hopping with Thanos
Discover the United Kingdom – on foot, by bike or on the water June 16, 2020 This summer, many of us will be looking to explore our own back yard – and why not. You may not think it, but the United Kingdom is a holiday destination to be reckoned with. As a country, we have stunning national parks that have inspired some of the world’s best literary geniuses. We have wild, murky lochs that continue to spark international intrigue into the whereabouts of Nessie, and we also have an enchanting Area of Natural Beauty that was born above a bedrock of Jurassic limestone. Intrigued? We are too. Read more about Discover the United Kingdom – on foot, by bike or on the water