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February 24, 2015 The Sands of Time: Trekking in Wadi Rum

Read time – 2 minutes I was convinced they were snake tracks. “Possibly desert foxes, some look like beetles maybe,” our guide Salah soothed me. It was early morning in the desert, the first rays of the dawn dancing upon the sand, and I’d woken up surrounded by various animal tracks. Despite Salah’s reassurances, I...

September 25, 2014 Top 4 Autumn Adventure Holidays

Read time – 1 minute Autumn is a magical time of year, particularly for outdoor lovers. Autumn adventure holidays are the perfect way to extend your summer. As the leaves begin to fall, forests turn into a riot of colour, as if painted red and gold. Before the cold of winter sets in, autumn is...

July 02, 2014 The Alps Bucket List

Read time – 2 minutes With so many gorgeous locations to visit and thrilling activities to take part in, knowing where to begin in the Alps can be a daunting task. If you can’t make up your mind, check out this handy bucket list.. Top things to do in the Alps before you die! Summit...

June 16, 2014 Game of Thrones Travel Guide

Read time – 2 minutes After last night’s thrilling season finale (wow!) Game of Thrones will be off the airwaves for another year. But never fear, Lords and Ladies – your Game of Thrones Travel Guide is here to tide you over. The show’s creators travel to the ends of the earth in search of the perfect...

June 12, 2014 Top 5 Best Hidden Gems in Europe

Read time – 3 minutes Underrated, overlooked, off the beaten track – this is what Exodus does best. There’s nothing we like better than finding a hidden gem, whether it’s a tiny restaurant only the locals know about or a whole region which never seems to hit the headlines. They’re quieter, secluded, and give you...

May 23, 2014 Interesting Facts about Tanzania

Read time – 2 minutes You’ve probably heard of Tanzania’s popular safari destination – the Serengeti – but did you know what its name means? Ever wondered which famous singer was born in Zanzibar or how the name Tanzania came into use? Make sure you’re in the know before you go with our quite...

May 15, 2014 Top 5 Things to do in Tanzania

Read time – 2 minutes There is no shortage of life-changing experiences to be found in Tanzania, from unforgettable wildlife encounters to sublime sunrise vistas. At Exodus, we have a wealth of experience and expertise, earned through years of operating in this awe-inspiring country. We’ve done it all; summited Kilimanjaro, camped on the Ngorongoro caldera...

May 14, 2014 Summits and Sunrises

Your legs are aching, your breathing is heavy and there is sweat on your brow. As you march onwards through the crisp mountain air, you glimpse the first light of dawn over the next rise… then there it is. There are few sights more powerfully sublime than sunrise from the peak of a great mountain,...

April 30, 2014 30 Years Trekking the Himalaya

Read time – 2 minutes In 2014, Exodus turned 40 years old, and our trekking guru Valerie Parkinson had an anniversary of her own to celebrate… Article first published in 2014. Valerie Parkinson in Nepal Valerie in Nepal It’s a love affair which has lasted 30 years – and more than 50% of my life. 2014...

April 25, 2014 Best Europe Hiking Holidays

Europe: what’s not to love? For Brits, it’s right on the doorstep, and you can’t beat that killer combination of world-class walking and convenience. Here are some of the best hiking holidays in Europe. The incredible diversity of scenic splendour is draw enough – it’s hard to believe such variety is packed into such a...