Expert Insights

October 09, 2013 Cross-country Skiing in Kvitavatn

Read time – 3 minutes As our coach wound its way up the mountain road towards Kvitavatn, some 950m above sea level, I felt the excitement start to grow. I’d never been to Norway before, never tried cross-country skiing and was itching to have a go. On arrival, we quickly discovered who our new roommates...

October 09, 2013 Cross-country Skiing in Norway

Read time – 2 minutes While Vancouver has been collectively biting its nails over a lack of snow recently, Norway is still heavily swathed in the stuff and could quite easily have filled in the gaps. Clearly, transporting several hundred tonnes of snow across to the other side of Canada could prove tricky,...

October 09, 2013 Best Food for Cyclists

Read time – 5 minutes It is no secret that cycling and food go hand in hand. Ask any cyclist where they are planning to ride at the weekend and you will probably hear, “Oh, we’re heading to that café on the hill, you know, the one with good coffee and cake!” Cycling allows you...

October 09, 2013 5 Interesting Chile Facts

Read time – 2 minutes Chile may not be the first destination that springs to mind for an active getaway but with its heady cocktail of glistening lakes, high-altitude peaks, arid deserts and groaning glaciers, there’s ample opportunity for discovery and adventure. Chile could be the perfect place to make you go ‘faster, higher, stronger’...

October 09, 2013 My Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience

Read time – 3 minutes The thick bamboo carpet of Virunga National Parkin Rwanda shudders and rustles. A mix of trepidation and awe consumes me; I hold my breath, afraid to move in case I spoil a second of this one-off jungle drama. Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda He emerges, slowly but purposefully, from the...

October 09, 2013 Smokeless Stoves & The Nalbung Project

Read time – 2 minutes On the 23rd February, we left for Nalbung Village, a small remote community across Nepal’s Seti River that is only reachable on foot – an epic 10-hour journey where I only wished to have packed less in my rucksack. Nalbung Village After a short rest with the headmaster of Kalika...

October 09, 2013 Responsible Travel in Action

Read time – 2 minutes For Exodus, responsible travel combines two elements: one, a consideration for the impact travel has on the communities and countries visited, and two, our responsibility towards the environment and the ecosystems travel can affect. These principles permeate every one of our trips, whether it’s eating locally sourced meals in a...

October 09, 2013 Exodus Sponsorship and Training

Read time – 1 minute Exodus funds 23-year-old assistant to train as a full guide… Exodus leaders are the best in the business. We work tirelessly with all our leaders across the globe to ensure the highest standards on all of our trips, and this includes training and progression throughout their careers. Training Exodus Leaders...

October 09, 2013 A beginner’s guide to Exodus family holidays

By Emma Garrick, Discovery Programme Manager Many of you are aware of the Exodus philosophy; small group trips offering leader expertise, an assortment of activities, camaraderie and excellent value for money. To this end our Family Adventures are no different. They are usually holidays with varying amounts of activity but with hassle-free arrangements that will suit...

October 08, 2013 Climbing Slovenia: Mount Triglav

Read time – 3 minutes A pinkish hue begins to tiptoe across the barren crowns of jagged limestone peaks of Slovenia, announcing their hulking presence along the horizon. Far below the fertile meadows remain embraced in a cradle of darkness, tucked in by a soft duvet of mist that curls upwards at the edges. Ambitious rooks...