Expert Insights

March 14, 2016 The National Park Service 100 Years On

In 1916, in the USA, an agency was formed that would change the face of the world. The National Park Service (NPS) was created with the purpose of protecting and preserving American sites of natural beauty and cultural significance. At the same time, it ensures that people can actually enjoy these wonders responsibly and with...

March 10, 2016 The A-Z of Trekking

Read time – 4 minutes Take an alphabetical journey through the world on two feet, covering some of the finest, most famous, and underrated trekking locations our planet has to offer. A Global Tour A – The Amalfi Coast The Amalfi CoastSpectacular walks through lemon groves, beech woods and along one of the most beautiful...

January 28, 2016 One Night In…A Bedouin Camp

Read time – 2 minutes Crossing the Desert You arrive in four-wheel-drives, bounding across the darkening desert. Sands swirl underfoot as you step down from the vehicles and take in the scene: a charming, neat array of tall tents, huddled at the foot of a great wall. Driving into the desert The red rock is...

January 20, 2016 9 Reasons to Book Adventure Travel Holidays

Read time – 3 minutes Turns out, adventure travel was the answer all along. It’s just now we’ve got some science to back it up. Do you want to live longer? Improve your career? Get fit and healthy? Why Should I Book an Adventure Travel Holiday? You’ll lead a longer, more interesting life It’s official: travel...

January 18, 2016 Teahouse Trekking in Nepal

Read time – 2 minutes Teahouse trekking in Nepal is unlike walking anywhere else in the world. The teahouses began with the kindness of the Nepalese people when tired trekkers were welcomed into the homes of the local villagers rather than camp outside. Staying in a Nepal Teahouse Over time they’ve developed into a home-stay hotel hybrid,...

January 06, 2016 Petra’s Hidden Treasures

Read time – 2 minutes We first saw Petra at night, beneath the slash of stars framed by the canyon walls. The Treasury, towering over us, was illuminated from beneath by a field of candles, the muted orange glow throwing the great façade into soft relief. A wistful desert melody echoed from the rock, the sound...

December 14, 2015 16 of the Best Adventure Holidays in the World

Read time – 3 minutes So, the million-dollar question: what’s hot for the coming year? We’ve whittled down a list to give you the inside track on the best adventure holidays in the world. From newest adventures to important world events you don’t want to miss, here are our top 16 adventures. Top Adventure Trips...

November 09, 2015 Exodus’ First Kilimanjaro Family Climb

Read time – 3 minutes In August 2015, Exodus became the first UK company to offer Mount Kilimanjaro group treks for families with children over 13. Sharon Biancalana and her 15-year-old son Dan share their story… Sharon Biancalana and her son Climbing Kili has been a lifelong goal for Sharon. “I wanted to do it last...

November 05, 2015 Behind the Cover: Walking 2016

Getting the perfect shot for the cover of our brochure is always a challenge – when you have so many amazing trips on offer, picking a favourite to show on the cover can feel like trying to choose a favourite child! Luckily, one image this year really stood out. Resident Exodus photographer and videographer Olly...

October 30, 2015 9 Reasons to Visit Nepal

Read time – 3 minutes There is only one message coming out of the beautiful Himalayan kingdom of Nepal since the devastating earthquakes that struck in 2015: please visit. Here are 9 reasons to visit Nepal… Things to do in Nepal 1. FCO Has Given the All Clear On the trek to Everest Base camp ...