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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed October 2011

TUSCANY: CYCLE SIENA & CHIANTI

This trip was a great balance of exercise, culture and all round fun. The accommodation was very good too. No surprise to learn there were lots of hills, but the pacing was good for the slower ones like me, and the support was excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

We had a very good group - guides and fellow travellers. This helps a lot, but in the end it's the quality of the itinerary that makes or breaks a trip, and it was in my view a very good one. I particularly liked the way it was set up so that we had one night in the starting point hotel, then 2 nights each at each hotel with loops on the second day at each.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Guido was excellent, as was Emanuele. Both thoroughly decent people, with excellent local knowledge and always ready to help. Their recommendations for, and organisation of, meals were much appreciated.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take less warm clothing if you go in mid September. My cold weather gear came back with me entirely unused. Do some hill training before you go.

Reviewed October 2011

PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI

If you don’t like to sleep much on holiday, don’t mind getting really dirty, are not afraid of strange noises in the night, and want to stimulate all of your senses, then this is the trip for you! From start to finish the trip was perfectly organised, by a team dedicated to getting us to take better pictures than we thought possible, and everything served with a smile! Impeccable, inspirational, unforgettable!

Most Inspirational Moment

As a beginner photographer, it was easy to feel intimidated at first, but Paul and the rest of the group made me feel at ease. I saw 23 species of animals which I had never before seen in the wild, and took over 2'000 photos! The most inspirational moment was seeing a male lion being mobbed by hyenas at 6am and hearing the collective howling of the pack. I will never forget that sound.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paul Goldstein is nothing short of a force of nature. He runs a boot camp for photographers. If your ego is easily bruised, it would be best to choose another trip. However, you have to admire someone who denies the existence of time and space (as in cursing at everyone when it takes more than 5 minutes to cross 20 km of off road terrain). This trip is not for the faint hearted, or the prudish, but if you want to be pushed to your limits, then Paul is the best man to do it with. In a very weird way, he grows on you, I guess that is why all the other members of my group were repeat travellers.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Sleep before you come, bring warm clothes for the chilly mornings, bring high factor sun screen, bring more memory cards than you think you will need, be prepared to go with the flow...

Reviewed October 2011

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE

Superb Expedition, 8 days camping on the mountain in ‘different’ climatic zones culminating in a successful ascent of a wonderful mountain with great friends and meeting some new ones as well. Truly inspirational.

Most Inspirational Moment

Apart from actually arriving at the summit which was our goal after all! The minute I arrived at Stella Point 5735m on the crater rim, after six hours of steep ascent in the dark..the sun came up as I reached the rim a glorious sunrise the curvature of the earth bieng visible. An hour later traversing along the rim I reached the summit, euphoria!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Abrahim, superb guy and a great guide, never in your face but always around, if you couldn't see him you could hear him! Very good organisationally and certainly knew the game, very comfortable on the mountain and his three assistant guides you could see learnt a lot from him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a nail brush, dust gets everywhere! Failing that pay lots of attention to your kit it really is cold up there, I recorded minus 20 degrees centigrade on our route up on summit night and that was without the windchill, with a strong southerly (cold) wind blowing. Down jct and good down sleeping bag a must.Respect acclimatisation, go slowly, drink min 4 litres of water a day and be mountain fit before you go. we had a strong team all seven of us summitted preparation is everything.

Reviewed October 2011

CYCLING VIETNAM

One of the best Exodus trips I’ve been on and I’ve been on quite a few; a fantastic welcoming country, with great scenery and tasty food, and the itinerary was exceptional. Not a trip if you want a lazy holiday !

Most Inspirational Moment

The thing that most inspired me and restored my faith in `humanity` was the welcome from the people, especially the children who waved and shouted hello wherever we rode. The riders in the Tour de France couldn't have had a better reception.The opportunities to undertake other activities was better than expected, and included snorkelling, parascending, kayaking, as well as a cookery lesson. And the overnight cruise in Halong Bay was superb.And the cycling wasn't bad either, with one awesome and some moresome descent of 30 kilometers !Mind you, it did get pretty hot as well; and when it rains, you know it, but carry on cycling anyway 'cos you'll soon dry out.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chi Nguyen, was very hard working; always available to help or translate, well organised and a dry sense of humour. Both himself and his team couldn't be faulted.Apparently he is very good at kareoke as well, but that's just his opinion!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go for it, and enjoy !

Reviewed October 2011

MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

A great trip for those who like to stretch their muscles amid stunning backdrops. The walks varied in length and steepness, but were very achievable with a good starting level of fitness. Lots of fun being in a group, with constant chatter and altitude-induced fits of giggles!

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing Toubkal was an obvious highlight - the steady trip up, the views from the top, and the scree running on the way back down. The mountains were beautiful, and the sunsets and stars also spectacular. We also had some great meals cooked for us on the road, and exploring the local food stalls on the last afternoon in Marrakesh gave us some unusual culinary experiences!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mohamed was an excellent leader - patient, friendly and organised. He kept the group together well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for dorms, early starts and the occasional tepid shower... but when approached with the right spirit, it all adds to the experience. Also - buy proper walking socks. They're the best!

Reviewed October 2011

PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI

Fantastic location deep in the bush. The camp is unfenced so we had the wildlife 24/7 and as this is a photographic safari you can stay with the animals, if they are doing something interesting – you’re not racing from beast to beast with a tick list!

Most Inspirational Moment

On the last morning we found a cheetah beneath a thorn bush with two week-old cubs. To watch them and then to see her stalk off a howling jackall was a real taste of 'wild Africa'

Thoughts on Group Leader

So entertaining and yet brilliant at helping us to take good photos. Anyone who has been on a holiday with Paul Goldstein will know exactly what I mean!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack sun block,insect repellant, plenty of memory cards and batteries plus anything you could take to boost your energy levels!

Reviewed October 2011

A TASTE OF CUBA

Very good programm, the guide was excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

visit with the catamaran to an island

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just do it!

Reviewed October 2011

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

We really enjoyed this trip to an unspoilt region of Greece where there were very few foreign tourists. We had good company, good food and Mythos beer.

Most Inspirational Moment

The beach at the end of the Demosaris Gorge was spectacularly wild and scenic and like other beaches that week, completely empty.The marble columns at the quarry on Mt Ohi looked as if the Romans had just recently abandoned them and were in a wonderful setting.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Roger was a capable organiser, had sound knowledge of the island and was good company both on the walks and in the evenings when we all went out together.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a full days travelling both to get there and to get back. This is because of the difficulty in matching plane times to local buses to ferry sailings. It is a price worth paying to get to a resort off the usual tourist track

Reviewed October 2011

RODOPI MOUNTAINS

This was our 13th trip with Exodus and one of the most enjoyable. The walks were varied and leisurely and were easily altered to accommodate weather conditions. I was amazed at how well our friendly group of 16 gelled in just a few days.

Most Inspirational Moment

Digging potatoes with friendly villagers and sharing their lunch.Chickening out of the walk on a rainy day in favour of the Spa in Devin - a very good choice!Sofia was more interesting than I remembered from 20 years ago (unsurprisingly) - worth a longer visit.The cave dwelling was fascinating.Watching the cows come home to the village without any apparent supervision!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Svetla obviously loved the region and shared her enthusiasm with us. She was very helpful in sourcing local produce and crafts and taught us the rudiments of Bulgarian dancing.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks were a little shorter and a lot gentler than I was expecting. I'm not sure this trip is a B grade but I suggest you just go with the flow and enjoy a leisurely beer or two back at the hotel.

Reviewed October 2011

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE

An amazing time. From start to finish one of the most enjoyable things that I have ever done. Cannot fault it at all. Great food, great company and many friends made

Most Inspirational Moment

Obviously getting to the summit was special but I also found the tipping ceremony to be very humbling.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Naihman (spelling) was an absolute star although it would be wrong not to mention all the guides who did their upmost to unsure that as many as possible made it to the top

Advice for Potential Travellers

It's all been said before - listen to the guides, pole pole etc. A few people have suggested a nail brush to help clean hands. As the rongai route is so dusty I would also suggest a thin pair of gloves to be worn as well because the nail brush will not cut the mustard on it's own. Also wearing gaitors from the off would help. (you may not win any style awards but hey who cares) A few of the group took diamox to help. I took one tablet and it made me feel quite ill. Nausea and an awful lot of toilet trips. 2.5 litres overnight. I took anadin extra after and didn't suffer again from any symptoms. Apart from that give away as much kit as you can afford (or even if you cannot)- the porters and guides work exceptionally hard and when you see them running past you with a massive bag on their heads and their own kit but flip flops on their feet and old T-shirts etc it makes you realise how fortunate we are. As the head guide said to me at the tipping ceremony "in Tanzania we have a saying that what you give in this world god will give you inthe next" it does make it worthwhile.

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