Exodus Travels Foundation December update December 14, 2021 Another year of improving life in hard-to-reach places, thanks to you.What a tough year it’s been for so many of the communities we serve, yet how inspiring to see their resilience, perseverance and determination to support one another. A key focus of the Exodus Travels Foundation this year has been doing what we can to come alongside these communities while tourism has remained mostly paused, either with emergency supplies, or longer term assistance for recovery across communities and ecosystems. Read on for more…Read more about Exodus Travels Foundation December update
“Meet me under the Northern Lights” an interview with Emily Kerr December 6, 2021 Emily Kerr, writer and journalist at ITV Calendar News, was inspired to write a feel-good romantic comedy novel after returning from our Finnish Wilderness Week adventure. If a winter trip in Finland conjures up images of husky dog driven sleigh rides, cosy wooden cabins, reindeer farms and snow caked forests with the striking aurora borealis floating above, you wouldn’t be far wrong.Read more about “Meet me under the Northern Lights” an interview with Emily Kerr
Discover Mount Vesuvius and the ghostly ruins of Pompeii November 30, 2021 Travel to southern Italy and many delights await you. On the Sorrento Peninsula, the stunning, sun-soaked Mediterranean scenery of the Amalfi Coast entices visitors searching for romantic breaks away and picturesque walks along its coastline. History-lovers are equally satiated, as the area is rich with fascinating treasures. On our Highlights of the Amalfi Coast trip, we visit the legendary Pompeii and Herculaneum; places frozen in time after the eruption of Vesuvius.Read more about Discover Mount Vesuvius and the ghostly ruins of Pompeii
Uncover the fascinating history of Chianti wines in Tuscany November 29, 2021 One of the world’s best-known and most loved red wines is Chianti, or more specifically the Chianti Classico Wine. Produced in Tuscany, in the region stretching between Florence and Siena, this wine has a long history and a protected wine-making tradition. On our Chianti Walking & Wine trip, you can experience these traditions first hand and, of course, sample some of its most delicious wine.Read more about Uncover the fascinating history of Chianti wines in Tuscany
How an Exodus Finnish Wilderness Week trip inspired me to write a book November 29, 2021 Catching up with English journalist and author, Emily Kerr, she explains how our Finnish Wilderness Week trip inspired her to write her latest feel-good romantic comedy novel, "Meet Me Under the Northern Lights".Read more about How an Exodus Finnish Wilderness Week trip inspired me to write a book
The perfect walking and trekking adventures to take in 2022 November 10, 2021 Next year, why not make up for lost time and start planning that trip of a lifetime. There’s no better time like the present to start ticking off your bucket-list adventures, and we’ve recommended a couple of incredible walking and trekking adventures that we think would be great to do in 2022.Read more about The perfect walking and trekking adventures to take in 2022
Indulge in a year of foodie adventures with our top gastronomic trips November 9, 2021 From Finnish kotas to the Winelands of Stellenbosch, our 2022 foodie tours are exactly what all you gastronomes have been waiting for. No doubt you’ll want to make up for lost time, so we’ve put together a few of our favourite gourmet adventures to whet your appetite. So, just imagine, no slaving over a hot stove for at least eight days as you indulge in taste sensations from around the world.Read more about Indulge in a year of foodie adventures with our top gastronomic trips
Bucket-list adventures for 2022 November 9, 2021 2022 is the year for making up for lost time. Before taking the plunge, it's worth remembering that some trips are best experienced if you're well prepared. The trek to Machu Picchu, a wilderness cycling quest through Namibia, or glacier hiking in Iceland, are all far more enjoyable if you're ready for the adventure ahead. Below are some of our most iconic trips-of-a-lifetime, with journeys that ideally prepare you for the experience, making the training as fantastic as the final destination – and handily checking off some extra bucket list adventures as you go.Read more about Bucket-list adventures for 2022
Uncover the Legends of Jordan with our Local Leaders November 9, 2021 From the striking carved Treasury in the Rose Red City of Petra to the other-worldly desert landscapes in the Wadi Rum, it comes as no surprise that Jordan has continued to enchant visitors for centuries. Inhabited by humans since the Palaeolithic period, you’ll find that every traveller has left their mark on this beautiful Middle Eastern gem. With most of their monuments remaining remarkably intact, you can still visit Roman amphitheatres, Crusader castles and cities filled with intricate Christian mosaics on our adventures in Jordan.Read more about Uncover the Legends of Jordan with our Local Leaders
Pepper Trail: Bird Detective October 29, 2021 The setting: somewhere in New Mexico. Oil field waste pits have not been properly netted to protect wildlife from their toxic mixture. Migratory birds, mistaking these holding ponds for water, have become trapped and died. The oil companies are in clear violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but Fish and Wildlife Special Agents need help in building their case. How many birds have been affected? How many species? Are any endangered? Time to call Pepper Trail, bird detective.Read more about Pepper Trail: Bird Detective