Expert Insights

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Deep in the remote forests of northern and central Vietnam, beyond the mist-wrapped karst peaks and forested hillsides, live some of the rarest primates on Earth. Found nowhere else, and pushed to the edge by decades of habitat loss, poaching and human pressure, species such as the Cao Vit gibbon, Tonkin snub-nosed monkey, Cat Ba...