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Read time – 2 minutes Travel has always been a source of inspiration for the creative mind. Whether you’re a poet, photographer, novelist, philosophic thinker or indeed, an artist. That’s certainly how travel has affected Neil Pittaway, Exodus trekker. He used his iconic Tour Du Mont Blanc Camping Trek to inspire a host of fantastic...
Read MoreRead time – 2 minutes It’s an iconic trek – four days in the rugged heart of the Peruvian Andes, though rich rainforests and past ancient ruins and above the clouds. But what gear do you need? Especially if this is your first trek of this kind, it’s hard to know what you’ll wish you’d...
Read MoreRead time – 3 minutes Love our planet? Want to travel in a way which protects and respects the environment? We’ve made it easy peasy for you. Here are just a few of our adventures which go that little bit further to improve our world. These eco-friendly holidays mean you’ll be able to enjoy your travels...
Read MoreRead time – 3 minutes High numbers of solo travellers is nothing new for Exodus – we’re used to an average of 40% of our travellers booking solo. But what’s changed in the last few months to see that rise to 66%? Trekker in Nepal Why choose solo travel? It’s always been popular, but solo...
Read MoreRead time – 3 minutes Cliffside villages, deep gorges, lemon groves and pretty isolated coves: the Amalfi Coast is, without doubt, one of the most dramatic and beautiful coastlines in Europe. But how does it fare as a self-guided destination? We sent Exodus’ Louise Ungless there – without a guide – to find out. A...
Read MoreRead time – 2 minutes “Evia? Where’s that? I haven’t heard of it…” Ruins, Evia Evia Highlights This is the reaction I received from everyone I spoke to (besides a Greek Cypriot friend of mine) when I told them that I was whisking myself away on a walking trip to Evia. Kos, Corfu and Santorini...
Read MoreRead time – 4 minutes An active, outdoor adventure with no holds barred comfort in the evening? You’re not the only one signing up for a wellness break. The basic formula is simple and appealing: a wellness break, an adventure of all-round wholesomeness encompassing an outdoor excursion amongst spectacular scenery, a hearty meal of delicious, locally sourced...
Read MoreIt’s been just over a year since the devastating earthquakes that rocked Nepal. A lot has happened in that time, and much has been done to help rebuild this much-loved country. In a story about disaster, there’s still a lot of hope to be found. We want to start by thanking you. Without your support, raising...
Read MoreRead time – 2 minutes We grabbed a quick chat with Product Manager Chloe Knott, who has years of trekking experience and found out her must-have walking kit and essential items to take on a walking holiday. Kit List for Walking Holidays Technical socks Adult hiking socks from £3.99, Decathlon It’s definitely worth spending money on getting...
Read MoreRead time – 3 minutes Hydration: we all need it. But what’s the best way to make sure you’re always drinking enough safe water when you’re travelling? Much as we’d like it to be otherwise, there are some places where you simply cannot drink the tap water without risking some pretty nasty side effects. So...
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