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September 13, 2025 Portugal v Spain: Which is Best for a Cultural Adventure?

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...

September 13, 2025 Adventure In Full Bloom – Seven Trips Where You Can Follow The Flower Trails

From the vibrant gardens surrounding France’s legendary chateaux to the cherry blossom-covered temples in Kyoto, Japan, there’s no denying that flowers frame some of the world’s most spectacular sites and cities. Although seasonal and fleeting, a flower’s vibrant colours and fragrances have the power to transport us to different places around the world or spark...

September 13, 2025 5 Great Hikes in Italy You’ll Want to Keep to Yourself

With so many wonderful places to explore, it’s reassuring to know that Italy still has a few secrets. When it comes to the best hikes in Italy, some of the most rewarding trails are the ones less travelled. These quieter paths offer a deeper insight into the country’s rich culture – and serve views so...

September 13, 2025 Clifftop Trails & Seaside Spins: 5 Scenic Coastal Trips in Europe

There’s something about a sea view that makes everything better – even when it takes a steep ascent or a long day in the saddle to get there. From Italy’s lemon-scented cliffs to Portugal’s dune-backed boardwalks, these five coastal adventures in Europe deliver scenic coastal views the Exodus way: on foot, by bike, and always with...

September 13, 2025 6 Key Lessons I Learned on My First Small-Group Cycling Tour

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...

September 13, 2025 Wild at Heart: 5 Exodus Projects Protecting Global Species

We believe travel should not only immerse you in the world’s most spectacular places but help protect them too. From the savannahs of Kenya to the rainforests of Costa Rica and Vietnam, we now have a truly global presence in species protection. In partnership with conservation experts and local communities, our projects span five key...

September 05, 2025 Amazing Andes: 5 Inca Trail Trekking Tips, From Someone Who’s Done It

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...

September 05, 2025 Trekking the Himalaya: A Beginner’s Guide From a Legendary Hiking Expert

The Himalaya, nicknamed the Abode of the Gods thanks to its spiritual roots and sheer beauty, has attracted hikers and travelers across the world for good reason. The physical challenge and sense of accomplishment when tackling the rugged terrain and high-altitude trails are why many people head out on a trekking adventure in the Himalaya....

September 04, 2025 Birds Overhead, Stories Underfoot: Michael’s Andalucia

Michael Newcomb didn’t set out to be a walking guide in southern Spain. In fact, if you’d met him in the mid-90s, you’d have found him teaching English in Santiago de Chile. But somewhere between classroom chalkboards and South American airports, fate nudged him onto a different path. “I was traveling during the holidays,” he...