Expert Insights

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...

September 12, 2013 Culinary Odyssey (Part 2): Lamb Tagine Recipe

Read time – 3 minutes Join Exodus’ Dan Jackson for a worldwide culinary odyssey. This time it’s off to Morocco. I feel I short-changed you all a bit by getting the ball rolling with a mere salad (albeit a lovely Ceviche – I trust it proved a big hit) but I wanted to break you all in gently...

September 12, 2013 Sri Lanka Leader Roshan Fernando

Read time – 3 minutes Roshan Fernando, one of our local leaders in Sri Lanka, tells us about his experience as a leader for Exodus. Introducing Roshan Fernando My name is Roshan Fernando. I was born in 1975 and in 1995 I completed a course at the Ceylon tourist board in order to obtain a...

September 12, 2013 Viva Espana – Looking for a cycle challenge?

There was a special moment on our tour of northern Spain last October that summed up the experience for my partner and me. It was day three, and our group had already ridden for many hours, when we were faced with a long, steep climb to the mountain village where we were going to spend...

September 12, 2013 Utah Adventures

Read time – 2 minutes The wind rattles through my clothes, lifting the hat off my head and spitting dust at my legs. My empty water bottle clinks against my backpack, lungs gasping in the thin air. The vista below is a fairyland of multi-coloured stone spires stretching as far as the eye can see,...