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October 23, 2013 Top Five Winter Activity Holidays

Read time – 3 minutes Whether you are a seasoned snow expert or a newcomer to the world of snowy activity, our top five winter activity holidays have all bases covered. With no previous experience needed, everyone can stay active this winter – either make fresh tracks snowshoeing around a snow-draped wilderness, glide through impressive...

October 23, 2013 Unusual Beaches of the World

Read time – 2 minutes Beaches have been badly abused the world over. For the adventurous traveller, their reputation lies in ruin; tattered or battered, overrun with tourists and sanitised into uniform, globalised sameness. Yet with something in the region of 217,490 miles of coastline in the world, there must be some escape. Where the...

October 23, 2013 A Loo with a View

Read time – 2 minutes Toilet, powder room, khazi, bog, thinking pot, can, porcelain god, throne… whatever you like to call yours, there’s no denying the long-standing human fascination with bathrooms, or more specifically the loo! Interesting Toilets of the World Said to be the birthplace of many an epiphany and somewhere each of us...

October 23, 2013 Test the waters

Waves lapping the bow, the wind in your hair and views you would otherwise miss out on – there is nothing quite like getting out on the water to give you a different perspective. Over 70% of our planet is made up of H2O, from burbling mountain streams to mighty meandering rivers, iceberg-laden oceans to tropical...

October 23, 2013 Follow the Road Less Travelled

Read time – 2 minutes Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by. And that has made all the difference. – Robert Frost (1920) Exodus’ pioneering spirit is part of our DNA. Never resting on our laurels when it comes to pushing the travel boundaries, we love nothing more...

October 23, 2013 Unsung Heroes of the Trekking World

Read time -5 minutes While the heavy hitters of the walking and trekking world steal all the glory, some of the world’s finest hikes remain hidden in obscurity. But being overlooked, these lesser-known treks keep their quiet, sometimes remote, secrets from the casual observer. Get a taste for the unusual with the trekking world’s most...

October 21, 2013 Cycling Summer Getaways

Now’s the time to book if you’re looking to travel in June, July and August on one of our adventure cycling holidays! We have listed 6 trips, 3 road and 3 off-road for you to choose from. For all other departures please click on the trip name and view dates and prices page. Road Trips...

October 21, 2013 Top 5 Festivals around the World

Read time – 4 minutes There are few ways better to get under the skin of a new destination than by joining in with the local festivities. Delve into long-upheld traditions and learn about intriguing customs celebrating alongside like-minded travellers and local people. From the colourful flamboyance of Harbin’s Ice and Snow Festival to the...

October 21, 2013 Island Hopping Holidays

Read time – 3 minutes Islands appeal to most of us. The idea of a secluded spot, away from the hustle of mainland and mainstream life, just says total escapism. Whether it’s the dramatic crash of waves colliding into rugged coastal cliffs or sluicing white whispers against the sand, the sea is a constant companion...

October 21, 2013 Top 5 Winter Travel Destinations

Read time – 3 minutes A winter holiday doesn’t have to be all about the ‘chill factor’. Sure, there’s plenty of snow-based activity to keep you busy on an Exodus winter adventure, from cross-country skiing to igloo building, but there’s also plenty to enjoy during the downtime. Types of Winter Activity Holidays Whether you’ve...