Expert Insights

March 30, 2020 Ethical Wildlife in North America

With programmes such as Planet Earth and Countryfile, plus international movements such as School Strikes pushing wildlife and climate front of mind, keeping our world healthy and flourishing is more important than ever. Being responsible in the areas you travel doesn’t just sit with you, but the company you are travelling with. At Exodus, we take an...

March 27, 2020 Best Autumn Walks to Take in the USA

It could be argued that America is at its most beautiful in the autumn. The colours, the climate and the quieter season make it the ideal time to plan a walk on some of its magnificent trails. We’ve picked out a couple of our favourites to get you excited. Canyons and Navajo tour Zion National Park...

March 26, 2020 Top 5 Places to Visit in Canada

If America is known as the ‘land of opportunity’ then Canada should be known as the ‘land of great contrasts’. The majestic landscapes, the modern cities, the longest coastline in the world, all make up a country that is so large, it is comprised of six time zones! With a country so large and vast,...

March 24, 2020 Adventurous Overnighters: Unique Sleeps in the Americas

We’re celebrating the most exciting and adventurous sleeping spots in the Americas! You’d be hard-pushed to find finer places to rest your head. The west is the ultimate adventure – fill your boots with the pioneering spirit of the old explorers. Head north for wilderness escapes and huge mountain landscapes and south for the rich history...

March 20, 2020 Unbelievable, is not it

Last year, on 12th July 2019, as snow flurries swept over the mighty Taglang La Pass at a breath-taking 5,328m, a group of veteran Exodus globetrotters swapped their buffs for bow ties and their season jackets for ball gowns as they heard the world’s highest-altitude piano recital ricochet through the valleys and peaks of the...

March 11, 2020 Switch off in these remote destinations

Living in a digitally saturated and constantly moving world, it may feel like there is nowhere left to truly get away from it all for an off-the-grid adventure. However, if you look deeper, you can still find those off-the-beaten-path destinations that have kept their mysterious allure. So, if you feel like getting away from the...

March 09, 2020 Camping with a Bedouin family

Jordan has long charmed travellers with the stunning ancient city of Petra, but its impressive deep red desert landscapes have also created life-long memories for many. Venture to UNESCO-listed Wadi Rum for an unforgettable adventure, characterised by the warm hospitality of the Bedouin who have made this vast red desert their home for hundreds of...

March 06, 2020 Exodus Photo Master Competition 2019: Our year in photos

When it comes to capturing breath-taking scenery and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters on camera, our worldwide Exodus travellers don’t disappoint. Every month, we choose one lucky winner whose photography shows a keen eye for detail, bold composition and imagination to be featured across our website and social media channels. And we’re only too keen to share...

March 04, 2020 The Northern Lights: Expectation and Reality

Read time – 3 minutes In February 2019 I travelled to a small and rugged archipelago off Norway’s northwest coast – the Vesteralen Islands. One-hundred miles inside the Arctic Circle they are situated conveniently beneath the Aurora Oval and they play host to one of nature’s most spectacular shows. I always had an idea in my mind...

March 04, 2020 One Year On: Unveiling the Mountain Lioness Scholarship

In Tanzania, the Swahili word for porter is “Ngumu” which literally translates to the word “tough”. And this is exactly how we would describe the sheer resilience, determination and strength shown by our female porters as they make the exhilarating ascent up Africa’s highest mountain – Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s these remarkable women who are effectively...