Stories
The Diversity of Peru
Exodus - Essential Peru
by Heather Turner
As I arrive in Lima, I can only imagine how Hiram Bingham must have felt 100 years ago when he saw Machu Picchu for the first time and revealed its secret to the world. The astonishing Lost City of the Inca’s draws visitors from around the world to Peru, but as I have learned, it is only one of the highlights this diverse country has to offer. Read More
Gastronomic & Historical Discovery
Country Walkers Tour - Italy: Tuscany & Umbria
by Tom Gehrels
There are few travel experiences as exciting as rounding a corner of a street and having your breath taken away by a stunningly beautiful building. It is what happened to me in Siena, Italy. It was one of the many highlights of my walking trip, a gastronomic and historical discovery of Tuscany and Umbria. Read More
Fermented Shark & Other Tasty Treats
Exodus Tour - Icelandic Highlights
by Pat Rochon
I'm lucky enough to have travelled a lot, but was still thrilled to visit Iceland for the first time. I wasn't too sure what to expect — but was amazed at the diversity. This is undoubtedly a country where you see sights (and try food) you'll see no where else in the world. Read More
Adventure in the Andes
Exodus Tour - Andes to Amazon
by Anne Fairlie
Quito was as delightful as I remember. On our first day we took a wonderful five-hour walking tour with Pablo, our Exodus guide. You do learn so much more when with someone. As it was Sunday, many people were gathered in the main square; lots of music, families out walking, ice cream sellers doing a busy trade; people wearing their Sunday best! Read More
Lingering in the Levant
Peregrine Tour - Syria & Lebanon Discovery
by Tom Gehrels
I have seen many beautiful buildings. The Alhambra drew me back several times and the Taj Mahal left me deeply moved. I now add to that list the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. When I walked into the central courtyard it stopped me in my tracks and my jaw dropped. Read More
Under the Egyptian sun
Peregrine Tour - The Nile & Red Sea Explorer
by Andy Trache
The Cairo of history books and the Cairo of today are two very different things. Having read up on the city before arriving I could not help but think of it as the place where more than 7,000 years ago lived a civilization that already knew of human conveniences we take granted for today: pottery, a bartering system, baths, commerce and so much more. Great pharaohs and queens had ruled and built everlasting monuments. But modern Cairo is reminiscent of a concrete jungle: crowded and chaotic. But I was still exhilarated to be in one of the cradles of civilization. Read More
The Inca Trail meets Darwin's paradise
Peregrine Tour - Peru & Galapagos
by Jody Lewis
If you have less than three weeks and want to explore two of South America's greatest highlights - the Inca Trail and Galapagos Islands - then this is the tour for you.
I travelled to Peru in March, which is typically known as the 'wet season', but it turned out to be a fabulous time to go. Read More
On safari in Tanzania & Kenya
Dragoman Tour - East Africa Overland
by Jessica Chabot
Every since I can remember, I have dreamed of travelling to Africa. I wanted to experience the real thing - animals in their own environment. Thanks to Dragoman I have finally experienced the excitement and amazement of East Africa. The trip was everything I though it would be and more. Read More