Island Insider: The Best Way to Explore Sri Lanka? Here Are Your Top 3 Options 

In a land of adventure, it's not always about what you see, but how you explore

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...

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....

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...

5 Must-See Highlights of South Korea 

Find your adventure, from the tranquil temples of Gyeongju to the neon-lined streets of Seoul

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...

Why 2025 is the Best Time to Explore Mont Blanc 

The first ascent of Mont Blanc by Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard in the summer of 1786 marked the birth of modern alpinism. Since then, the white mountain has been the go-to peak in Europe for hikers and climbers from across the world, eager to explore the history and sheer beauty of the region.  Our...

Portugal v Spain: Which is Best for a Cultural Adventure?