Celebrating Chinese New Year February 16, 2018 From enormous ornate dragons soaring above city streets, to twinkling amber lanterns drifting through the inky night sky, Chinese New Year is one of the most recognisable celebrations on the planet. Red is the colour of the season, symbolising happiness, wealth and prosperity. Luxurious crimson banners adorn houses and beautiful red cash filled envelopes are handed to relatives. The lunisolar New Year is the longest festival in the Chinese calendar and 2018 marks the Year of the Dog. Read more about Celebrating Chinese New Year
Trending Now: Adventure’s Best Kept Secrets Georgina Lawrence February 15, 2018 These adventures won’t always hog the limelight, but they’re guaranteed to steal your hearts… The British love an underdog. So it’s no surprise that plenty of travellers are on the lookout for more unusual adventures. Read more about Trending Now: Adventure’s Best Kept Secrets
Types of Holidays to parkrun On Ben Lee February 14, 2018 One of the most exciting aspects of parkrun tourism is the chance to see a new place – the variety of courses is part of the appeal. Is it hillier than most and therefore a challenge? Is it cross-country or tarmac? And of course, is there a café nearby… If you’re looking to take your parkrun scenery to the next level, we have the solution: go global! You can join the parkrun family all over the world, and what’s more, it’s easy to combine with an Exodus adventure. So it’s the community spirit you love, but in a far-flung destination. Better pack your running trainers. Read more about Types of Holidays to parkrun On
Your Words Not Ours: My Exodus Adventure, 20 Years On Exodus Travels February 14, 2018 As she sat on the plane to Delhi, little did Vivienne Lafferty realise that the people listed on her Exodus documents would become lifelong friends, including her wonderful trek leader, Valerie. Over twenty years ago, Vivienne signed up for an expedition to climb Stok Kangri, here she tells us just how important that first ever Exodus trip was to her. Read more about Your Words Not Ours: My Exodus Adventure, 20 Years On
Fall in Love With Travel Instead... The Joy of Solo Travel Exodus Travels February 13, 2018 Nearly 40% of Exodus travellers in 2017 were solo travellers. So if you're sick of loved-up Valentine's Day messages, swap the sweethearts for the joy of solo travel - you won’t have a single excuse! Read more about Fall in Love With Travel Instead... The Joy of Solo Travel
Trending Now: Rise of the Female Traveller Georgina Lawrence February 12, 2018 Ladies who love adventure… this one’s for you.The days of adventure travel being a boys’ club are over. Whilst there have always been pioneering ladies fighting tooth and nail for their place amongst the great explorers, it’s a narrative that has historically been dominated by male voices. But the tide is starting to turn, ushering a new era for a more balanced approach to adventure. Read more about Trending Now: Rise of the Female Traveller
5 Reasons to Visit Iceland in the Summer Caitlin Overend February 6, 2018 Puffins and hot springs and sun, oh my! There’s no wrong time to visit Iceland, but there’s just something magical about being able to watch the sunset at 12 am and then rise just 3 hours later. And with the warm weather comes infinite opportunities for hiking, swimming, and practicing photography without having to worry about your fingers freezing. Read more about 5 Reasons to Visit Iceland in the Summer
Our Top 10 European Bike Rides February 6, 2018 Embracing a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge, but if you’re going to keep it up there’s got to be more to it than an expensive gym membership and mindlessly running on a treadmill. So what if you could travel yourself fit? Well, you can! Active holidays provide a unique way of sightseeing in some beautiful locations, and they keep your mind and body in perfect harmony. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely roam through sigh-worthy scenery or yearn for more of an uphill encounter, we have a cycling holiday for every ability. So what are you waiting for? Read more about Our Top 10 European Bike Rides
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