Summit for the weekend February 5, 2018 How long does it take to climb a mountain? Well, thanks to our action packed short-break summit itineraries, you can conquer some of the world’s most renowned and breathtaking peaks in a long weekend! We can’t guarantee you’ll be ready to go back to work at the end of it, but we can guarantee that all you need to summit is the gear, the drive and 72 hours. Read more about Summit for the weekend
Your Words Not Ours: A Tailormade Self Drive Family Trip to Namibia Exodus Travels February 2, 2018 Home to some of the highest sand dunes in the world, the most eminent image of the Namib desert is sloping orange ridges set against a turquoise sky. Last December, Exodus traveller and fine art portrait photographer Syarifah McDonough went on an Exodus self-drive tailormade trip to Namibia. She explored this sensational landscape with her two children, and they loved it! From crossing the Tropic of Capricorn to getting up close and personal with a leopard, we asked her what made this trip so special for her family. Read more about Your Words Not Ours: A Tailormade Self Drive Family Trip to Namibia
Roaming Catholics: Walking The Francigena Way Georgina Lawrence February 1, 2018 Via Francigena is a journey of 150km and more than a thousand years of history. It’s a pilgrimage trek in the footprints of untold numbers of medieval pilgrims, across the fields and ancient towns towards the finale in the Eternal City of Rome, to bask in the shadow of the pomp and splendour of St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. Read more about Roaming Catholics: Walking The Francigena Way
parkrun Tourism Around the World Ben Lee February 1, 2018 Take your parkrunning to the next level: become the ultimate parkrun tourist! Plenty of parkrunners are already part of the parkrun tourism movement, trying out different parkruns around the UK, but we want to make it easy for you to experience them abroad too. From the humble beginnings in west London, parkun has now expanded to offer weekly 5kms all over the globe. Since we joined up with parkrun last summer, you’ve been asking us if you can combine a parkrun with one of our holidays… and the answer is a resounding yes! Read more about parkrun Tourism Around the World
Machu Picchu: The Not So Lost City for Exodus Porters Exodus Travels January 30, 2018 Porters - they’re the beating heart of the Inca Trail. At its highest point - Dead Woman’s Pass - the trail reaches a staggering 4,215m above sea level. But it’s not just the high altitude the porters have to contend with… every rucksack they carry weighs a hefty 20kg. Read more about Machu Picchu: The Not So Lost City for Exodus Porters
5 Great Hikes in Italy You May Not Know Georgina Lawrence January 26, 2018 Who could fail to be charmed by Italy, the renaissance nation that seems to be able to please all travellers? Regardless of what we’re looking for - whether it’s world-famous art, sumptuous local cuisine or show-stopping outdoor playgrounds - Italy seems to have something to tempt us all. But it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. With so many exciting adventures on offer, Italy still keeps some secrets. Here are some of the undeservedly overlooked hidden gems of Italian hiking... Read more about 5 Great Hikes in Italy You May Not Know
Big Cats January 24, 2018 We caught up with our very own wildlife expert Paul Goldstein to get his thoughts on the BBC's latest natural history offering... Big Cats. "Big budget, big results, big cats… and some quite small ones too! Read more about Big Cats
Maria Petit’s Inca Trail Adventure Exodus Travels January 22, 2018 Exodus Travels has partnered with MSPETIT, a certified Bulletproof Human Potential Coach. Marie Petit specialises in Performance, Lifestyle and Wellness. We are glad to offer this tailor-made trek to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. Read more about Maria Petit’s Inca Trail Adventure
Trending Now: Winter Olympics Georgina Lawrence January 17, 2018 Inspired by the incredible feats of the Olympians? There's still time to fit in an Olympic-inspired escape before summer… It’s hard not to get caught up in the spellbinding joy of the Olympics. From the incredible physical feats of the highly trained athletes, the nail-biting tension in the crowds, to the pure beauty of the snowy surroundings, it’s enough to melt the iciest heart. Read more about Trending Now: Winter Olympics
A Not So Dirty Dozen: Photographic Highlights of Spitsbergen Paul Goldstein January 16, 2018 Exodus’ famous Polar charters are deservedly popular. These photography-focussed spectaculars sail the seas just once or twice a year, accompanied by perhaps the most dedicated Polar experts on the water, a vessel filled to the brim with expert zoologists, accomplished sailors and award-winning photographers ready to share their knowledge and specialism with every passenger on board. Read more about A Not So Dirty Dozen: Photographic Highlights of Spitsbergen