Expert Insights

April 20, 2016 Celebrating the Bard

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of England’s greatest writer, the legendary playwright William Shakespeare. His many masterpieces have become invaluable cultural treasures, surviving their author to be retold in countless forms over the years. “They say, that they have measur’d many a mile, To tread a measure with you on this...

April 15, 2016 Best Beginners Summits

Read time – 4 minutes There’s a first time for everything. And if you’re ready for your first summit walking adventure, the choices couldn’t be broader. From far-flung exotic peaks to something a little closer to home, there’s no shortage of ideal mountains which offer plenty of excitement without overwhelming the newbie. Forget struggling with...

April 12, 2016 The Jungle Book in Real Life

Read time – 3 minutes Disney’s recent remake of The Jungle Book was eagerly awaited and stirred a rush of cinematic excitement. Positive reviews flooded the press, and we’re sure those two hours of the mysterious jungle will spark some wanderlust, leaving viewers inspired to seek out a real-life wildlife encounter of their own. Will you see a...

April 01, 2016 Exodus to Launch Driverless Overland Expeditions

Read time – 2 minutes Leading adventure tour operator Exodus Travels is set to embrace new technology within the motor industry by applying the driverless concept to their overland trucks. Autonomous Self-driving Vehicles Following the success of Google’s self-driving car, and the UK government giving the green light on driverless pods whisking passengers along the Thames Path this...

March 11, 2016 Exodus’ Top 10 Unusual Destinations

Read time – 2 minutes Escaping the crowds just got that little bit easier. We’ve compiled our definitive top ten unusual destinations for getting off the beaten track, ranging from the obscure, the hard to get to and the simply overlooked. These are our hidden gems… Iran Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz Onion-domed mosques in...

March 10, 2016 Specialist Wildlife Photography Holidays

Read time – 2 minutes Do you love wildlife? Are you a keen amateur photographer? Or, at least, are you keen to learn more? Then our inspirational range of specialist wildlife photography holidays might just be for you. From the frozen expanse of the Arctic tundra, where polar bears roam the ice, to the sun-dappled forests of...

March 10, 2016 The A-Z of Trekking

Read time – 4 minutes Take an alphabetical journey through the world on two feet, covering some of the finest, most famous, and underrated trekking locations our planet has to offer. A Global Tour A – The Amalfi Coast The Amalfi CoastSpectacular walks through lemon groves, beech woods and along one of the most beautiful...

January 28, 2016 One Night In…A Bedouin Camp

Read time – 2 minutes Crossing the Desert You arrive in four-wheel-drives, bounding across the darkening desert. Sands swirl underfoot as you step down from the vehicles and take in the scene: a charming, neat array of tall tents, huddled at the foot of a great wall. Driving into the desert The red rock is...

January 27, 2016 10 Cycling Tips for Your First Trip

Read time – 4 minutes If you’re craving the freedom of the open road and a chance to meet the locals, look no further than holidaying on two wheels. It’s more popular than ever before, from two-wheeled commuters and occasional Sunday cyclists to a surge of enthusiasm for organised rides, cyclosportives and lycra-clad challenges. But if you’ve...

January 25, 2016 8 Essential Items You Need for Cycling in the Cold

Read time – 3 minutes As the frost settles on the ground, the question to ask is should the cold and wet put you off getting on your bike and training for the upcoming warmer days? Absolutely not! There is an old saying from many a grizzled cyclist: “There’s no such thing as bad weather,...