Expert Insights

July 21, 2023 How we supported an epic Freedom Kit Bag delivery in rural Nepal

Read time – 6 minutes Our Freedom Kit Bag Project offers women eco-friendly, hygienic sanitary kits that help to empower them to overcome the cultural and physical constraints of menstruation while also enhancing their health, well-being and confidence. We’re proud to have sponsored several Freedom Kit Bag distributions since 2017 in rural Nepal. In 2021, between lockdowns,...

June 23, 2023 A chance encounter with Kancha Sherpa on Everest

Read time – 6 minutes It’s been 70 years since Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay made the 29,035-foot climb to the top of Everest on 29th May 1953, becoming the first mountaineers to reach the highest point on earth. The story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s gruelling conquest has become the stuff of...

June 21, 2023 The benefits of travelling solo from Alison Rainbow

Read Time- 8 minutes Travelling solo in a small, guided group, is rising in popularity – and we know this because over 50% of our customers are choosing to travel solo, together with us. This way of travelling can kickstart a renewed sense of adventure and freedom, where you can also benefit from the security...

May 30, 2023 5 Wonderful Walks in the Alps

When it comes to walking holidays, few places on earth can match the beauty and majesty of the Alps. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a relative novice looking for a challenge, this sensational mountain range offers a range of trails and routes to test and inspire you. The Alps span eight countries: France, Switzerland,...

May 30, 2023 5 Countries to Visit in the Alps

A few million years ago, there was a collision between African and Eurasian plates which caused an area beneath the sea to fold and climb with the pressure, creating some of the Alps’ highest peaks. Holding the titles of being the “highest” and “most extensive” mountain range in Europe, the Alps stretch an estimated 1,200km...

May 26, 2023 5 Immersive Cultural Adventures in Europe

Discover Europe’s most fascinating countries on a deeper level, hear about the stories and legends – from Greek and Roman mythology to Icelandic folklore – and get inside the mindset of formidable civilisations and leaders who left an indelible mark on mighty nations. On a cultural trip with Exodus, you’ll leave a place with a...

May 24, 2023 A Taste of Cuba – insights from Danny Bell

Cuba. The very name conjures up images of pastel-coloured streets lined with classic American Buicks and Chevrolets in Havana and hordes of locals dancing salsa in the heady avenues of Trinidad. But it’s only when you scratch beneath the surface of this fascinating country by meeting the locals, trying the cuisine and understanding its turbulent...

May 09, 2023 5 Epic Bike Rides Around Europe

Not only does cycling decrease stress levels, improve joint mobility and increase cardiovascular fitness, but it also allows you to explore new coastal paths, nature reserves and breath-taking city streets at a faster, more exciting pace, than if you’d chosen to walk. And with beautiful routes to discover all across Europe, we’ve narrowed your scope...

April 27, 2023 5 must-see places in Peru that doesn’t include Machu Picchu

Peru – the country instantly conjures up the image of misty views overlooking the iconic lost city of Machu Picchu. And why shouldn’t it? This ancient citadel was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and named one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’ in 2007. Historians also claim that this remarkable...

April 18, 2023 5 Places to Step Into Europe

Stretching an impressive 10.2 million km², the continent of Europe holds a myriad of fascinating places to discover on foot. European coastlines are a thing of beauty – from the romantic, pastel-coloured coastal towns of Italy and the marble-lined streets of Croatia to the tropical flower-lined levadas in Madeira. Europe is also home to some...