Most Inspirational Moment
The Berber people.Gorge walkingDesert trip
Thoughts on Group Leader
Super and kind
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go go go
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HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO
A lot of travelling but well worth it to see such variety, and so interesting. The minibus a bit crowded and the first not very welcoming.
KERALA & TROPICAL INDIA
I consider myself pretty well travelled, but this was by far the best holiday I’ve ever been on. The organisation and planning was first class, aided by an excellent guide with local knowledge of the best cycle routes, eateries, hotels and cultural treasures. We hardly saw any other tourists for the majority of the trip which gave the sense of experiencing ‘real’ Indian life. The scenery was diverse and made every day seem like a new adventure, passing through the hustle and bustle of towns, quiet rural villages, tea plantations, coastal tracks and tranquil backwaters. The only constant was a chorus of greetings from excited local children, which seemed to follow us wherever we went. Despite being an active holiday, I found the balance between physical exertion and relaxation to be well planned. The houseboat experience was particularly therapeutic and reminded me how important it is to take some time to unwind whilst away. All in all an amazing adventure that I’d strongly recommend to anyone.
KERALA & TROPICAL INDIA
I kept thinking, "it can’t get any better", but it did!
Most Inspirational Moment
The 2200m steady descent from Ooty was spectacular. It was quite cool when we set off in the early morning and, after a few undulating miles through the Nilgiri Hills, we glided down through a range of climate zones to palm trees and the warmth of the plain. It was 5 hours of non-pedaling bliss with far too many temptations to capture the stunning scenery on camera. Another of the many highlights was the ride from chaotic Mysore to Bandipur National Park. On quiet country lanes, we were introduced, for the fist time, to rural life in India and jubilant greetings from dozens of children. This became a regular and heart-warming feature during the trip. It really is a different world in these small villages and cycling enabled us to see this at close quarters.Peter, our leader, managed to arange a cycle run to a Hindu festival and this was simply mind-blowing with a dozen elephants adorned in spectacular colours, huge bands of Keralan drummers and horn players and dancers supporting massive colourful spinning wheels. This was Hinduism at it's most vibrant! I heard that they manage to find a such a festival on most trips.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Peter was a suberb and confident leader with a huge bank of useful knowledge about the country. He was pleasantly laid back and there was no experience of being too organised; a problem among some leaders.Joseph, his co leader, was a delightful and considerate Indian guy and quite new to the job. He was invaluable as well as being a strong and fast cyclist.
Advice for Potential Travellers
When we first met as a group, two of the major concerns were, cycling in the chaotic traffic and the climb to Ooty. These were also my worries.Don't worry about the traffic. Things may seem a bit chaotic and your intrusion is just one tiny additional element to the scene. Drivers seem to cope well with all this; they are masters at judging your speed and avoiding you. Cycling through towns becomes a breeze eventually. Try to keep 3 metres away from the edge of the road and mantain a decent distance from the cyclist or vehicle in front of you. There's an abundance of pot holes and speed bumps in the towns and drivers tend to stop suddenly and without warning to negotiate these. Cyclists can be vulnerable in these circumstances, so the most important piece of advice in my view is to keep your distance, particularly in the small towns.The climb to Ooty is not a race even though an element of male and female machismo emerges at times! Some walked or grabbed a lift in the support mini bus for all or part of the climb. Others did it ever so slowly. Believe me, nobody cares a jot or tittle if you don't cycle to the top. It's a holiday, not a competition.
KERALA & TROPICAL INDIA
Cycling was by far the best way to get off the beaten track and see 600km of rural India. The diversity of the places we saw/stayed, the locals, the food, the wildlife and the culture made this a truly unforgettable experience.
Most Inspirational Moment
Going through the rural villages where everyone runs out of their houses (children and adults) to see us and wave to us was so special. These people have very little but they are truly inspriational in making the most of what they do have.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Pete, was fantastic. He was so knowledgable about everything we saw as well as the history of the country, the politics, the religions, the food and the people in general. He gave this information to those who were curious but didn't preach to those who weren't interested. Pete and his team (Shibu and Joseph - both also fantastic) ensured that our bikes were really well maintained, often working late into the evening whilst we were relaxing.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I had a point and shoot camera dangling from my wrist at all times whilst I was cycling so I was able to capture all the spontaneous wonders that I saw. The only problem with this is that with so many photos and so many places visited, when I got home I had no idea where a lot of them were taken. If you have an iPhone, I highly recommend you use this to double up some of the photos, especially location shots (eg beaches or temples) as the iPhone automatically uses GPS to plot your photo onto Google maps. This has not only helped me identify my huge catalogue of photos, it has brilliantly plotted the route for me. I also took some new probiotic pastilles called 'Bimuno Travelaid' each morning that I was there and a week beforehand. These are available from Boots or online and have great reviews. I would add to the good review - I had no problems with my tummy whatsoever.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: DOBBIACO
Met some lovely people of all ages and enjoyed a very different type of holiday. Got a real sense of achievement from this terrific break!
Most Inspirational Moment
Thinking I couldn't control my ski's down the fast slopes and whooping for joy when I could. It gave me a real high and inspired me to learn new skils!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Albert was excellent - laid back, thought what he said and brought the best out of each of us. Watch out if you have any food left over at lunchtime as Albert has a big appetite and will wolf it down, especially if it's grilled cheese!
Advice for Potential Travellers
take lots of layers of fleeces as the mornings start very cold but you soon warm up. Be a team player and listen to the leader - its not about skiing the fastest or how many people you can overtake, its about applying new skiing techniques to make you a better cross-country skier. Come with a positive, yes I can attitude and you will have lots of fun and make lots of lovely people!
THE TROPICAL SOUTH
We were looked after so well, our guide thought of everything. Exodus were well organised and prompt.
Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting a Hindu temple with our Hindu guide who gave us so much infomation.Watching the sun go down from our houseboat on the backwaters. Beautiful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was everything one could want from a guide. I liked the fact he was a local man and a Hindu so could give us so much infomation about the way of life there.He was very well organised and went the extra mile.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go with Exodus, you will not be disappointed.
CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR
There is no better way to see a country than to ride it. This average daily distance is ideal for anyone. Even the most unfit one in our group who struggled a little, (just a little), on day one, coped admirably overall. Book it, you will not be disappointed.
Most Inspirational Moment
The first 1k of the first warm up ride on day one. I knew then I was in for a very special holiday.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Al was a star. A small problem maybe, and he was there for you, he just appeared from nowhere.All three country guides were also very good, although I did struggle to understand our Cambodian guide a bit more.I really couldn't fault any of the support staff at all.
Advice for Potential Travellers
As with all Exodus trips, carefully read the, "Is this trip for you", section on the trip notes. If there is nothing major that puts you off, then book it, you will not be disappointed.I rode with open toed sandles, (Merrells), they were great, but dont forget the sunscreen on your toes. Padded undershorts are a must, without pants or knickers, (they will be the most likely cause of irritation), over-shorts, cycling shirt with rear pockets to hold your camera, tissues, and anti-bacterial gel. Girls, sports bra is recommended. A full length zip for the shirt is good to allow for max ventilation. Four sets of shirts and undershorts, two pairs of over shorts, (knee length as this will get you in to temples etc), is more than enough. Take a one litre water bottle for the rides, and aim to drink most if not all between stops when you can re-fill. Personally I wouldn't bother with a back pack or hydration pack as these will just weigh you down and make you sweaty. Don't bother to bring your own snacks, (unless you have special dietry needs of course), as the tip/snack kitty will cover everything you need.
CYCLING THROUGH RAJASTHAN
Rajasthan is a beautiful place to visit especially by cycle. Great experience and would recommend to anyone with a sense of adventure and experienceing the unexpected. The food, people and sights are vast and contrasting form place to place. The colours of Rajasthan are magnficient.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the Taj Mahal is inspiring and beyond words.
Thoughts on Group Leader
HarishKumar and Pramod are two great leaders who were able to provide guidance whenever required. Their in depth knowledge of the trip was extremely helpful and informing. They were always willing to help whenever it was required. I hope I will get the chance to travel with them again. Harish is a person who you can rely on and depend on making the ride enjoyable and the whole experience fascinating.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring warm clothes as it can get very cold at nite. Sweets, pens for the children you will pass on the roads. Beware of spicy food if you have a fragile stomach. Have a great time.
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE
Very well organised and managed with fantastic local support. Highly positive and encouraging team. Tough trek but very rewarding.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the curvature of the earth against the rising sun as we approached the summit.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very observant and caring.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get a insulation cover for your platypus/camel back to stop the water freezing on the climb to the summit when you really need your water.
DISCOVER COSTA RICA
Great trip. So many different ecosystems in a relatively small area. I have variously been woken up by frogs, howler monkeys and parrots on this trip! Fabulous hotels – especially the Esquinas rainforest lodge. Brilliant, very knowledgeable, patient and friendly guide.
Most Inspirational Moment
Highlights - spotting the quetzal, the unbelievable noise in the evening in the rainforest lodge (frogs, cicadas etc), spotting tree frogs on the night hike, the boat trips round Tortuguero - a truly amazing place.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brilliant. Very patient, will quite happily answer the same question 4 times! Extremely knowledgeable, especially about plants and birds. Excellent (along with the driver) at spotting wildife - how you can spot a sloth in a tree whilst negotiating a minibus along a pothole-filled track I do not know, but he seemed to manage it.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you have any interest at all in wildife then go.