Most Inspirational Moment
Walking on my own on the last day.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was OK
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just go yourself - it would be easy to organise
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MONT BLANC CIRCUIT
Walking wasn’t that challenging and so the going felt so because the rest of the group.
THE AMALFI COAST
This is a really good holiday, in my opinion, because it combines excellent walking with the chance to do other activities such as swimming and sightseeing. The hotel is great: spotlessly clean, comfortable rooms, extremely friendly staff and plenty of delicious food. Moreover vegetarians are very well catered for.
Most Inspirational Moment
I thoroughly enjoyed all the walks: there are some stupendous views (though of course this rather depends on the weather). I guess walking around the rim of the Vesuvius crater, on a fine day, with stunning views all around, was something of a highlight. I also loved the gardens of Ravello, though the best time of year for them is probably spring time.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Albert was competent, well-organised and knowledgeable. Everything ran very smoothly under his direction.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If the flight is still with British Airways, try to fit your walking poles into your suitcase. You can only take them as hand luggage if you take off the tips or cover them. Otherwise they will go into the hold either strapped to your case or as a separate item, depending on who is doing the checking in. In addition to your day pack, you can take a laptop or briefcase as a second piece of hand luggage. You can check in online. The breakfast on board is foul - very disappointing for an expensive airline!
PETRA & WADI RUM BY BIKE
An action packed full holiday with great people an dhoisted by a great guide.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were a few:Petra; Stunning and the climb up the mountain with a cup tea with Bedouin was classic and the rewar of the ice cream at the end of the day was a real moment of joy!! The frightening desecnt down the mountian with my brakes red hot!!The weird feeling of the deadsea.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Zuhair was brilliant, his stories made the trip and the history come alive.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you do a lot of cycling beforehand and get some mountain biking in!!
ATLAS PANORAMA
Let’s make this clear – I’m a bit of a fuss when things aren’t right, but I found this trip excellent value for money. I was pushed just a little bit beyond my comfort zone, and for that I’m pleased. All round, I have to say Exodus delivered
Most Inspirational Moment
Not looking for inspiration (it was good all round), but I guess walking 20 miles including some climbing up (the down is nearly as bad) to nearly 10000ft was great. I Loved the starkness of the mountains, making any bits of growth (e.g. sheep and goat pastures) all the more interesting. THe village was very well irrigated.Night sky was pretty interesting (u can download an app for Android phones that gives u a night sky location facility as u move ur phone).
Thoughts on Group Leader
First rate. Grew up in a similar area so knows the flora and fauna, customs, just about everything. Had a very good manner as well with everyone
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack lighter than u think. One almost always overpacksTake some snacks for walking. My recommendation is to buy some dried fruit and nuts in Marrakesh. You will only find sweet snacks at the village gite. You can find an alcohol selling outlet in the Guilez part where our hotel was (Hotel Hasna), but u may not be there. You just need to ask where there is one.
CYCLING IN SARDINIA
Absolutely one of the best holidays I have ever been on! I really enjoyed the cycling, the scenery, the challange, and the company. The hotels were far nicer than I had expected.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Michaele and his partner Enrico were fantastic. Really supportive and helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I think we were really lucky with the weather. I would choose my destination and potential weather more carefully in the future as if it had been rainy and windy I think the trip would have been a bit grim with a lot of hanging around.
THE AMALFI COAST
A great week including some lovely walks to all the highlights of the area. In addition, the visits to Pompeii, Versuvius and Herculaneum were not to be missed. The hotel was so friendly that nothing seemed like too much trouble and the weather was fantastic for the time of year. All in all, a superb holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking around the crater rim of Mount Versuvius was pretty special, as were the views from the Walk of the Gods. The optional trip to Herculaneum and Ravello was excellent with unparalled ruins at the first and the incredible gardens of Villa Cimbrone at the second.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Albert was fantastic. He made sure that everyone in the group was happy and answered our many questions! He ensured that we all got seats on the public bus back from Amalfi (not an easy task!) and was always ready to advise on the best places for a meal or a drink.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is a lovely week - fairly relaxed, with some lovely walks. However a few of the walks are in the moderate category (not leisurely) so be prepared for some uphill as well as stiff ankles and calf muscles after all the downhill!Having said that, I did not feel that walking poles were necessary although with wet, slippery paths they would definitely be a help.
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
A trip of a lifetime.The Africian walking company were incrediable, nothing was too much trouble. Without the motivation from the guides I would not of made it to the summit. You need to be physically fit and have the mental attitude to suceed. The other people in the group were fantastic.
Most Inspirational Moment
Summit day, by head torch to the sunrise to the summit.Hard now to believe I actually made it.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Florence, was the best, smiling, happy, signing and motivational. The guys certainly make the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Train, train and be prepared for the challenge, much harder than I thought.Also prepare your self for the camping!!!!!!
THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY
The unhindered exposure to the Zambezi River and its wildlife made this an excellent trip. The guides made an otherwise impossible trip possible.
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching families of elephants bathing and drinking yards from the canoes.
Thoughts on Group Leader
CB was erudite, charming and knowledgable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I would recommend that anyone on this trip have some experience with canoeing and camping - and enjoy both of them. The village and orphanage visits are a pleasure because they are done sensitively. Small clothes are needed in both places - if you have room in your bag.
ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY
Great trip. Excellent local leaders and good group made it all the more enjoyable. What can I say about Nepal; it's beautiful. Stunning scenery and great trekking. Oh, and the rice is good too! Kathmandhu is busy, noisy and chaotic, but still a place to savour. Pokhara, where we stayed a night after completing the trek, is set in a beautiful location. Lovely lake, surrounded by mountains, felt Alpine in character.
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many inspirational moments to list them all but I guess Reaching Annapurna Base Camp at 4100m and not feeling out of breath would be up there at the top of the list. Seeing the snow covered mountains at sunrise at ABC with no cloud to obscure the view, simply magnificent.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Dawa our group leader was excellent. He was patient, calm, approachable, cheery, positive, organised things efficiently and his English was well nigh perfect.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You'll be able to get mineral water ie bottled water on the first few days and the last day of the trek. In between you'll need to drink local water that has been filtered and/or boiled. It tastes ok but I'd recommend you use water filtration tablets with it to be safe. As you progress up the trail towards ABC be aware that food, showers and drink (soft drink and beer) prices increase. Budget for the trek should be about 2500 to 3000 Nepalese Rupees per day.If you're looking for somewhere to chill after the trek then the Busy Bee Bar in Pokhara is recommended and in Kathmandhu check out The Tom and Jerry Bar in Thamel.
MT TOUBKAL CLIMB
What a beautiful place the Atlas Mountains are. I kept thinking how lucky I was not to be at my desk at work and enjoyed every footstep on the dusty trails and every breath of mountain air.
Most Inspirational Moment
The walks took us up and over a high pass before descending into the valley of Aroumd. It was a long days walk, but so beautiful along the way and we stopped at various points to gather our breath, cool down in the shade, acclimatise, chat to the group and take in the views. After a comfortable night in the Gite (for the girls at least) there followed another long walk the next day which took us up through the valley pass to the Neltner Refuge (Toubkal basecamp). But when I got too tired there was a backup ... the mule ! What a way to travel. I think I'll be trading in my car very very shortly. There were stops for drinks and snacks along the way, so again, a very manageable day. However, all those little luxuries disappeared for the summit day, but the hard uphill battle was soon forgotten when we reached the top and looked out at the mountains spread out beyond. Stunning.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader (Rachid) was very kind and friendly. Our bags were always there before us, our rooms ready, and Rachid spent time explaining the culture and sights as we travelled along.However, the pace was a bit too fast for me (I am notoriously slow - and this group were also extremely fast) so I quickly lagged behind. This didn't bother me in the slightest though - apart from on the day after the ascent when I would have liked to have done another walk, but didn't think I could keep up with the pace set, so I didn't go (went litter picking around the Refuge instead in an eco warrior kind of way!). The assistant guide (Hammid) was always at the rear of the group, so I was always in safe hands. Plus he had the "emergency" mule, so was quite a popular fellow. Rachid also stopped frequently enough so that I (and other laggers) could catch up, and that was fine. Rachid and Hammid worked hard the whole week to make sure the trip ran smoothly and that we had good lunches and dinners. No mean feat for a large group. Legends both.
Advice for Potential Travellers
A couple of bits of advice - (1) take a thin sheet / sarong as this is useful for the more basic accommodation units (like the Refuge) to separate you from the rather over-used mattresses and concrete pillows ! (2) unless you are the dominant snorer, ear plugs are quite useful..., but be prepared for a broken nights sleep at the Refuge anyway as the dorms are quite big and altitude has a funny effect on some people. (3) take some coloured pencils, crayons and small notebooks - the kids in the villages go mad for these and you will probably be cleaned out in a matter of minutes (I was). I really enjoyed the food that was prepared by our cook, but some of the others in the group didn't enjoy so much vegetarian food or the sweet / spiced (cinnamon) flavours. However, it's fresh fare and someone else cooks and does the washing up - how can anyone complain about that...!