
Travel Expert - Kristen Whitla
Introducing Kristen
Trading Ireland’s drizzle for dry heat, Kristen spent years working as a writer and English teacher in Seville, Budapest and Hong Kong. She once stood for 48 hours on a train across China to see Harbin’s Ice and Snow Festival – and discovered that the stories about the people in the dining carts far outlasted the ones about the sculptures. With Exodus, she’s visited Machu Picchu in Peru, climbed Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka, trekked along the Camino de Santiago, and found the best roadside chai while travelling through India’s Golden Triangle. She’s happiest when sharing stories, from her own travels, from our customers, and from our experts who bring destinations to life.

If your idea of a holiday high point involves two wheels, a winding mountain road, and views that stop you mid-ride, you’re in the right place. From the tea-scented climbs of Sri Lanka to the epic switchback tracks in Morocco, the ascents on our trips are the stuff of cycling legend. So, whether you’re chasing adrenaline,...
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Think cycling’s just good for your joints and cardiovascular fitness? Sure – but it’s also the most adventurous way to find yourself exploring towering dunes, Baltic forests and cliff-hugging coastal paths you’d never see from the window of a tour bus. We’ve rounded up seven epic cycling routes in Europe that dial up the scenery...
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Not all coastlines are created equal, and neither are the ways you can explore them. On our itineraries, the coast is often where the real adventure begins. From dolphin encounters in Mozambique to fat biking across Namibia’s wind-sculpted dunes near the Skeleton Coast, every shore invites a different kind of coastal adventure. So, read on...
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João Colaço didn’t plan to become a cycling guide. But four years after swapping his previous career for a life on two wheels in Portugal, he’s been named Exodus Adventure Travels’ Leader of the Year 2024 – and it’s easy to see why. There’s a kind of magic in his guiding approach: a meticulous blend...
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There’s something about a sea view that makes everything better – even when it takes a steep ascent or a long day in the saddle to get there. From Italy’s lemon-scented cliffs to Portugal’s dune-backed boardwalks, these five coastal adventures in Europe deliver scenic coastal views the Exodus way: on foot, by bike, and always with...
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With so many wonderful places to explore, it’s reassuring to know that Italy still has a few secrets. When it comes to the best hikes in Italy, some of the most rewarding trails are the ones less travelled. These quieter paths offer a deeper insight into the country’s rich culture – and serve views so...
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There’s a certain type of silence at 5,895 metres above sea level. It is not exactly the absence of sound, but the kind that wraps around your thoughts, muffles your words, and makes everything feel a little surreal. When our UK Sales Leader, Oren Blindell, reached the summit of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, it all came...
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Stephen and Viv Redding are not your average travellers. The spirited husband-and-wife duo charmed their way into the nation’s hearts as contestants on BBC’s Race Across the World last year, gallivanting across continents with grit, good humour, and ultra-light luggage (11kg, to be precise). But this spring, they swapped the frantic pace of checkpoints and...
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Trekking icons like the Mont Blanc Circuit or trail to Everest Base Camp, have justifiably earnt their place on many trekkers’ bucket lists, offering stunning alpine views, cultural richness, and legendary trail status. But for those willing to look beyond the spotlight, a different kind of adventure awaits. There’s something uniquely rewarding about exploring the...
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This Earth Day, there are calls for a global shift to triple the world’s clean electricity by 2030 – and that’s a message we stand behind at Exodus —because the future of travel depends on a planet that thrives. Over 45% of our worldwide accommodations now use renewable energy, and in five destinations—Costa Rica, Finland,...
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There are few travel experiences as humbling and captivating as tracking the elusive snow leopard across the snowy folds of Ladakh. For Valerie Parkinson – legendary trek leader and Himalayan expert – this March’s Searching for Snow Leopards expedition brought a fresh wave of awe and once-in-a-lifetime sightings. When it comes to experts, there’s simply...
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Craving something different from your next animal-watching adventure? Swerve the classic safari and consider one of our off-the-beaten-path wildlife experiences. Whether you’re spotting Christmas iguanas in the Galapagos or searching for snow leopards in the high Himalaya, you’ll experience nature through the eyes of our industry-leading trackers, naturalists and conservationists. But they don’t just show...
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Whether it’s a rainforest resort alive with monkey chatter, a boat cruising over flourishing coral reefs, or a tent pitched close to elephant trails, rest assured the accommodation on our small-group wildlife-watching trips take you deep into the natural world. To help you find your next wild adventure, we’ve picked our top seven accommodations that...
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The Moors, who conquered the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century and ruled for 700 years, left an indelible mark on Spain’s architecture, design, and culture, particularly in the Andalucía region. Today, Spain’s Moorish heritage reflects the country’s cultural and historical past, and the Andalucía region is richly rewarding for visitors. Those interested in history...
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