Expert Insights

Read time – 2 minutes Landscapes lure us from ourselves. The Romantic poets of the 18th century developed the concept of the ‘Sublime’, the feeling of being simultaneously overwhelmed and invigorated by the raw power of the natural world, leaving behind a sensation of both fear and empowerment. With Exodus leading the way, seeking out...

Vietnam Activity and Adventure Holidays with Exodus. It was an early morning flight from Bangkok. Excitement was in the air; I was in the air too – just 20 minutes away from my first touch down point in Vietnam, Hanoi. Our plane gradually descended over the lush green patchwork of paddy fields and soon we...

Cycling or walking holidays – at your own pace. There are many ways to travel the globe in pursuit of adventure, and those familiar with Exodus will know that we have long advocated a small group style of travel that offers leader expertise, a balance of activities, camaraderie and excellent value. As specialists in walking...

Read time – 3 minutes The 70’s E-Type Jaguar was the original red-blooded motor magnet. Throaty exhaust, smouldering headlights, sleek but masculine lines with a menacing build. Its strap-line was ‘The 12 cylinder animal’. For years big brands have used animals to promote their products usually with scant regard to any ethical code. Not this...

Read time – 6 minutes Coastlines have the power to mesmerise, whether due to tall cliffs buffeted by angry waves, tranquil bays where the tide gently laps the shore, or palm-fringed beaches bordering crystal clear lagoons. Cape Town and the Garden Route The world is full of these delectable sights where land and sea meet....

Read time – 5 minutes Add an international twist to your drinks cabinet with our top travel tipples, the best drinks for globetrotters. We all love to try a local favourite for the first time, and alcohol is no different. Whether you pop into the neighbourhood bar packed with residents, want a truly special celebratory sip...

Read time – 2 minutes Let us introduce you to the five coolest places to stay on a snowy winter break, from the sub-zero to the unexpectedly plush. If you can resist anything but temptation, we suggest you look away now! Best Snow Holidays Basecamp Oulanka, Finland Eco-friendly log cabins  A stay at Basecamp is enough...

Read time – 3 minutes Whether you are a seasoned snow expert or a newcomer to the world of snowy activity, our top five winter activity holidays have all bases covered. With no previous experience needed, everyone can stay active this winter – either make fresh tracks snowshoeing around a snow-draped wilderness, glide through impressive...

Read time – 2 minutes Beaches have been badly abused the world over. For the adventurous traveller, their reputation lies in ruin; tattered or battered, overrun with tourists and sanitised into uniform, globalised sameness. Yet with something in the region of 217,490 miles of coastline in the world, there must be some escape. Where the...

Read time – 2 minutes Toilet, powder room, khazi, bog, thinking pot, can, porcelain god, throne… whatever you like to call yours, there’s no denying the long-standing human fascination with bathrooms, or more specifically the loo! Interesting Toilets of the World Said to be the birthplace of many an epiphany and somewhere each of us...