Expert Insights

March 22, 2016 Exodus Experts Take on LEJOG Route

Read time – 10 minutes We recently threw some of our resident cycling experts in at the deep end: Megan, David, Gina and Ollybravely decided to tackle the gruelling Land’s End to John O’Groats on two wheels, for charity. We’re delighted to report – THEY MADE IT! On the evening of Monday 6th June, the team arrived...

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 11, 2016 Exodus’ Top 10 Unusual Destinations

Read time – 2 minutes Escaping the crowds just got that little bit easier. We’ve compiled our definitive top ten unusual destinations for getting off the beaten track, ranging from the obscure, the hard to get to and the simply overlooked. These are our hidden gems… Iran Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz Onion-domed mosques in...

March 10, 2016 Specialist Wildlife Photography Holidays

Read time – 2 minutes Do you love wildlife? Are you a keen amateur photographer? Or, at least, are you keen to learn more? Then our inspirational range of specialist wildlife photography holidays might just be for you. From the frozen expanse of the Arctic tundra, where polar bears roam the ice, to the sun-dappled forests of...

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...

February 06, 2016 Yoga For Cyclists

Read time – 4 minutes Can the ancient traditions of yoga really benefit your cycling? We ask Claire Daniel, Exodus product manager and accomplished teacher of yoga for cyclists. Yoga has been growing in popularity in recent years and is steadily becoming the favourite cross-training practice for many athletes. The benefits are huge. From simply stretching out...

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 27, 2016 10 Cycling Tips for Your First Trip

Read time – 4 minutes If you’re craving the freedom of the open road and a chance to meet the locals, look no further than holidaying on two wheels. It’s more popular than ever before, from two-wheeled commuters and occasional Sunday cyclists to a surge of enthusiasm for organised rides, cyclosportives and lycra-clad challenges. But if you’ve...

January 25, 2016 8 Essential Items You Need for Cycling in the Cold

Read time – 3 minutes As the frost settles on the ground, the question to ask is should the cold and wet put you off getting on your bike and training for the upcoming warmer days? Absolutely not! There is an old saying from many a grizzled cyclist: “There’s no such thing as bad weather,...

January 25, 2016 One Night In: A Houseboat in Kerala, India

Read time – 2 minutes The golden globe of the sun hides behind a haze of midday heat, causing everything to slow down to a drift. Going with the flow is part of all life here. Kerala Backwaters The wide waterways of Kerala lazily list around corners in sweeping bends, emerald green waves sploshing half-heartedly against...