The Best International Festivals To Visit in 2020 February 20, 2020 Read time - 3 1/2 minsOpen your mind to something completely different at some of the best festivals in the world for 2020.Adventure travel is a fantastic way to uncover unique cultures and explore destinations that you have only ever dreamed of. On each trip, our expert guides steer you firmly off the tourist trails to lesser-known places where they’ll share the absorbing stories behind each sight. Read more about The Best International Festivals To Visit in 2020
Fall in Love with Travel this Valentine's Day February 13, 2020 It’s the time of year when love is in the air, and here at Exodus, we believe that there is nothing more romantic than travel. The joy of booking a trip and counting down the days to your departure date, the simple pleasure of a perfectly packed suitcase, and the thrill of a fresh stamp in your passport… there just isn’t anything better than knowing you are about to be off on a brand new adventure. Forget your standard flowers, chocolates, and date night, because this Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing five destinations that will have you falling in love with the world.Read more about Fall in Love with Travel this Valentine's Day
5 Exhilarating Must-Try Activities February 13, 2020 Read time - 4 1/2 minsThere’s nothing quite like that feeling of sheer exhilaration. The rush you experience when you take the leap zip-lining into unknown jungles. The thrill of fighting against tumbling rapids as you are pushed further down-stream. The awe of flying high above cobalt blue glaciers and epic valleys. It’s these experiences that are bound to leave an indelible imprint on your memory.Read more about 5 Exhilarating Must-Try Activities
5 Quintessentially Spanish things to see and do in Andalucía February 4, 2020 Andalucía. The very word conjures up images in our minds of orange blossom lined streets, vibrant flamenco dresses and men donning black sombreros – and these images aren’t a far stretch from reality. You could also say the region of Andalucía is a cultural marinade of Christianity and Islamic influences where fiesta-loving locals, bustling tapas bars and some of the most striking religious architecture in the country reside.Read more about 5 Quintessentially Spanish things to see and do in Andalucía
Uncover Spain sustainably: Thrills in Picos de Europa January 29, 2020 Picos de Europa is one of the best examples of being the spectacular park in Spain which is a land of diversity and sheer beauty. Complete with intricate caves, imposing limestone peaks and stunning river gorges; the Picos de Europa is the perfect place for any walking or trekking enthusiast.Read more about Uncover Spain sustainably: Thrills in Picos de Europa
Top 5 Destinations for a Me-Cation January 20, 2020 With self-care all the buzz right now, we have never been more aware of the need to breathe, unplug, and take a time-out from our busy day-to-day lives. While yoga, face masks, and digital detoxes can be a great temporary fix, sometimes what you really need is to step away. Far away. Other-side-of-the-world away. Take a next-level getaway with a me-cation: a vacation just for you, prioritizing your needs and retreating from the stresses of home. Here are our picks for the top five destinations for an idyllic me-cation.Read more about Top 5 Destinations for a Me-Cation
Our parkrun Experts Choose Their Favourite Exodus Adventures January 20, 2020 parkrun has not only become a national fitness obsession, with nearly 700 events across the U.K., but it's become a global movement that gets millions of people walking, jogging and running every Saturday morning across 21 countries. It is such a friendly, welcoming event that it attracts people to running from all walks of life. It is also a great place to build your fitness levels for some of our Exodus trips. Here, we follow two avid parkrun members of our team who have done exactly that.Read more about Our parkrun Experts Choose Their Favourite Exodus Adventures
Your Guide to Happiness January 17, 2020 You can’t deny there’s an inextricable link between happiness and travelling. Travelling is said to increase mental well-being, but not only in the immediate short term. The elated feeling of travelling can last far longer after you’ve set your feet back on terra firma. Travelling can; boost self-confidence; offer new experiences and lasting memories; give you a much-needed break away from the daily grind and allows you to meet new people and like-minded travellers from all across the world, so you come back feeling refreshed and rejuvenated with a new outlook on life.Read more about Your Guide to Happiness
Your Guide to a Different Kind of parkrun January 17, 2020 Many people initially take up running to get fit and active, but soon they discover there is so much more than simply its health benefits. Running gives a real sense of freedom; an ability to explore amazing places, that are sometimes inaccessible to the masses, just by using your own two feet. Running also introduces you to a fantastic community of like-minded people, who share your experiences and celebrate your achievements. parkrun is a great place to start. The support and friendly atmosphere there builds your running confidence. And once you have that, the options are limitless!Read more about Your Guide to a Different Kind of parkrun
How travel can support cultural heritage along the Silk Road January 16, 2020 Home to the Stans, Central Asia’s conjures up images of majestic blue-domed cities to nomadic traders travelling along the iconic Old Silk Road. It is here, we follow Alex Keefe, a member of our Customer Services team, as she sets out on her own adventure to discover how we as Exodus travellers can help promote and preserve the unique cultural heritage you can find across the Silk Road. Read more about How travel can support cultural heritage along the Silk Road