Kristen Whitla

Hidden caves, floating fishing villages and fewer boats: here’s why Lan Ha Bay is rivalling Ha Long Bay for in-the-know travellers

Travel can change your perspective – but sometimes it changes your skill set too. Our adventures invite deeper participation, not observation

Discover a hiker’s dream − one shaped by traditional culture, stepped rice terraces and wonders of the natural world

Drawing on years of expedition racing, Tim is now one of the top guides in the Alps. Here's his story

Admire Kenneth Gray's once-in-a-lifetime snap, taken in the Costa Rican rainforest, plus all the runners-up in this year's competition

Step into Spain’s hiking trails and find shared pilgrim spirit, mountain solitude, and everyday moments that bring the country to life

Village walks, hill-country trains and hidden coves show Sri Lanka at its most local – shaped by voices, rituals, and small moments

Japan is famous for speed: bullet trains, blinking crossings, sushi that arrives on a conveyor belt before you’ve even sat down properly. But step onto its walking trails and time begins to unfold at a gentler pace.

Skip the tourist menu: these five Italy adventures trade guesswork for local guide recommendations, hidden eateries and proper regional flavour

Travel slowly through Botswana, swapping vehicles for mokoros and boots, and experience safari on nature’s terms with expert local guides

From a desert in Lithuania to quinzee building in snowy Finland, these lesser-known adventures uncover a different side to Europe

Find out why we’ve introduced new Croatia tours for 2026 – each of which goes far beyond the standard itinerary

From river to rainforest, castle to countryside, these Signature Stays add atmosphere and meaning to every evening

From Andean culture to the moments between landmarks, Edwind shares his nation through heritage, community and connection

From husky trails under in Finland to nesting turtles in Costa Rica, this month-by-month guide is packed with wildlife moments to remember

From family celebrations to animal rescue in Udaipur and why Varanasi is “the soul of India”, meet the man behind the award

From Alpine classics to coastal trails, these are the top European hikes - defined by bold landscapes and expert local guides

Make this year the year you go beyond the guidebook gloss and into the rhythms, rituals and real stories that bring a place to life.

Japan’s traditions aren’t just preserved in museums, but found in the everyday rhythms of this little-known city…

After winning Exodus Leader of the Year, Roshan Fernando knew his money could make a big difference