Expert Insights

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...

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 19, 2016 Essential Cycling Gear

Read time – 2 minutes With Exodus’ two-wheel enthusiasts gearing up for their Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge, we figured it was about time to get some tips and expertise! What is the essential cycling gear you should never be caught without? Which handy item should always make it into your bag? You can find out the best...

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 07, 2016 Yucatan: Cycling Mexico

Read time – 3 minutes There was something incredibly welcoming about Izamal. It could have been that as we cycled through the smooth cobbled streets the ochre of the colonial buildings was being warmed by the late evening sun. It could have also been the sudden bursts of enthusiasm from the otherwise lethargic locals relaxing...

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 30, 2015 10 Reasons to Cycle the Atlas Descent

Read time – 3 minutes Explore Morocco’s famous Atlas Mountains as you descend by bike among breathtaking scenery. Cycling the Atlas Descent 1. The first descent from Tizi Mlil Descent from Tizi Mlil It’s impossible to think of a more perfect introduction to mountain biking in Morocco. You first swing your leg over a bike at...

December 23, 2015 A Year in Responsible Travel Infographic

Read time – 1 minute 2015 was a big year for our community projects. More money was raised than any other year to date – a mind-boggling £341,000. Your fundraising has contributed to so many projects all around the globe. You’ve ensured that children get hot meals at least once a day in Zambia, enabled 22 Kilimanjaro porters to...