Sam Murray

Discover our fresh batch of small-group adventures for 2026, featuring immersive cultural experiences, active journeys, and thoughtfully designed itineraries worldwide

Your next great story? Find it in the top adventures trips for 2026, from epic treks to wild escapes, chosen by the experts

Hike, bike, or city hop? Find your next great adventure in sunny Portugal

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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...

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...

A forest hike is one of life’s great pleasures: rustling leaves, chirruping birds, warming rays breaking through the canopy. Utter. Bliss.   But, with around a quarter of the Earth’s land covered by forest, narrowing down where to hike through the trees is a challenge. To help, we’ve narrowed down our favorite forests for hiking (and...

Millions have seen the New Seven Wonders of the World. But why just see? Instead, embark on an unforgettable adventure to experience them in ways few even consider. From hiking through Tijuca National Park to stand alongside Christ the Redeemer to cycling through the desert to Petra, these small-group tours of the Seven Wonders are...

From legendary long-distance routes to dramatic day hikes, explore the planet’s most unforgettable walking experiences, chosen to inspire your next adventure