Expert Insights

September 25, 2013 Leader in the Limelight: Valerie Parkinson

Read time – 2 minutes Many people dream of trekking in the magnificent Himalaya. When it comes to turning that dream into a reality you want to be sure that you are in the hands of experts. Exodus is very fortunate to have many experienced leaders in the Himalaya, including Valerie Parkinson, who often trains newer leaders...

September 13, 2013 Meet the Leader: Sara Bull

Read time – 3 minutes Sara Bull talks about her inspiration to continue travelling… To travel the world, rucksack on back, living day-to-day, never quite able to anticipate what experiences the day will bring. To see sights that you never imagined could be so beautiful, to speak to people that you may never have met...

September 13, 2013 Wading through Wadis

We were woken in the night by an astonishing thunderstorm, during which, for at least an hour, the thunder and lightning were continuous. There was literally no gap in the roar, nor a second of darkness as the rain machine-gunned the roof. At breakfast, whilst tired, we were animatedly talking about the storms and wondering...

September 13, 2013 Our Local Leader Exploring Nepal

Read time – 2 minutes Namaste! Pasang Sherpa, our local leader in Nepal, tells us how he became a leader for Exodus… Pasang Sherpa Well, the first time I went on a trek with Exodus clients was over sixteen years ago. My Dad joined Exodus in 1988 for a British army expedition team climbing a...

September 13, 2013 Laos Cycling Tour

The Vietnamese plant the rice… The Cambodians watch it grow… The Laotians listen to it growing.’ So went a saying (allegedly) among the colonials when these countries were French Indochina. Saddles, Saffron & Singhas Independence, a dreadful war and a cautious opening up for travel followed the departure of the French, but Laos is still...

September 13, 2013 My Kilimanjaro Experience

Read time – 3 minutes Kilimanjaro – arguably the most iconic mountain on Earth. Many will only dream of the day they stand on its summit. Marta Maciejewska actually did it… I sit above the clouds, in Kibo camp and look up at the mysterious top of Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Africa, called by Masai...

September 13, 2013 Tea from Around the World

Read time – 3 minutes Tea is the second most popular liquid refreshment on Earth – second only to water. If you consider tea a quintessentially English obsession, think again. A worldwide passion for the beverage has given us a multitude of flavours and countless customs that reflect those who brew. Why not pop the...

September 13, 2013 Six Incredible Train Journeys

Read time – 4 minutes For many, train journeys have an emotional pull. Whether it’s the romance of train travel, the historical intrigues and narratives behind the many miles of track, or simply the chance to settle back, relax and enjoy the views as you’re whisked away, there’s no doubt it’s an appealing way to travel....

September 12, 2013 Top Solo Travel Tips

Worried about travelling alone on an Exodus adventure? Don’t just take our word for it – Exodus client, Saadia Stuart was a first-time solo traveller when she went to Tuscany. Here, she tells all about what it’s really like… Do you want to explore new places but feel hesitant about going by yourself? Having recently been...

September 12, 2013 Invasion of the red Crabs!

Pedalling furiously just to retain my position towards the rear of the group, the sun cream (Ambre Solaire SPF30) was infusing with the copious beads of sweat streaming from my forehead and running into my already stinging eyes. The scorching Caribbean rays were beating down relentlessly. I was seriously beginning to question my sanity. I...