Expert Insights

April 04, 2017 Best Places for Cycling in India

Read time – 3 minutes With a country as diverse and riveting as India, it can feel almost impossible trying to narrow down which region to visit first. Fortunately, India abounds with exciting opportunities for all kinds of cyclist – and regardless of how hardcore you are (or aren’t!), getting on your bike is one...

March 27, 2017 6 Reasons to Discover Patagonia by Bike

Read time – 2 minutes Patagonia is huge. The Lake District alone covers a mind-boggling amount of land, and that’s only the ‘gateway’ to the region. The true majesty of some of the southernmost scenery on the planet is best captured up close; and on two wheels, you can cover more distance than on foot,...

March 17, 2017 200 Years of the Bicycle – what has changed?

Read time – 5 minutes In 1817, Karl Drais invented the first two wheeled mode of transport. In the subsequent 200 years, the creation we know as the bicycle has gone from gimmick to household favourite. In honour of its 200th anniversary, we’re celebrating all things bike. Exodus bikes, Chile Necessity is the mother of...

March 16, 2017 10 of the Happiest Places on Earth

Read time – 3 minutes Happiness – all important and all too often elusive, it plays such a crucial role in our mental and physical wellbeing. But where holds the secret to true happiness? We’re spilling the beans on some of the happiest places on Earth and what you might get from visiting these cheerful countries....

March 14, 2017 Trending Now: Seasonal Holidays

Read time – 4 minutes As the days get longer and brighter, and the morning air begins to lose its bite, we slowly start to see the first shuffling signs of life – and you know that spring is here. The Best Seasonal Escapes The changing of the seasons may be one of nature’s most...

March 06, 2017 International Women’s Day Be Bold for Change

Read time – 2 minutes To celebrate International Women’s Day 2017, and this year’s theme of Be Bold For Change, we organised something extra special. Earlier today, we hosted our very own International Women’s Day panel discussion with some seriously bold and inspirational women. We covered some of the most important topics for women who travel and...

March 06, 2017 Sustainable Himalayan Cafe Wins Award

Read time – 4 minutes Life in the remote Markha Valley can be tough, but even more so for the women who live here. Opportunities can be few and far between – until now. Hankar Women’s Eco Cafe The Hankar Women’s Eco Café began life as a somewhat run-down building in Hankar, a small village...

February 15, 2017 Trending Now: Rise of the Self-Guided Tours

Read time – 3 minutes Self-guided holidays are on the rise, with a huge 20% increase in travellers going their own way last year. What’s to account for the sudden interest? Exodus investigates. Self-guided adventuring is on the up, there’s no doubt about it. We’ve seen a steady increase over the past few years, but...

February 08, 2017 Top 10 Reasons to go on Self-Guided Holidays

Read time – 5 minutes Are self-guided adventures for you? Here’s the best way to find out. We’ve listed our top 10 reasons you’ll love self-guided holidays – and why this is the year you should go for it! 1. Self-guided adventurers are on the rise Trekkers on the Tour du Mont Blanc 2016 saw...

February 02, 2017 Adventure2017: Laos Adventure

Read time – 2 minutes For children growing up in rural Laos, opportunities to see their own cultural heritage are few and far between. In fact, the majority of adults from these villages haven’t had the chance, so imagine the excitement in the air when Exodus leaders arrived in the small village of Khok Kham,...