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Reviewed January 2012
HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO
This was a great holiday that included so many aspects of Morroco. To travel from city to desert to mountains to coast meant that there was something new to experience everyday. This seemed to make the holiday longer as looking back we did so much.
Most Inspirational Moment
The reason I booked the trip was the camel trek into the Sahara and camping out under the stars in the desert. I wasn't disappointed. It was amazing sitting around the camp fire after a delicious dinner, singing and drumming Berber style. Teaching four Berber men how to do the Hockey Cockey was absolutely hilarious, their ability to let themselves go was inspirational and a memory I won't forget.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very knowledgable and enthusiatic.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I would pack a range of clothing when travelling in winter months. The temperature dropped whilst travelling and walking in the Atlas mountains and it was essential to have some dry warm clothes to come back to. A good way to warm up was going to the local Hamam or baths, lovely hot steamy water and interesting insight into everyday Morrocan life.
Reviewed January 2012
CYCLING CUBA
Cuba is a unique caribbean country at times it feels more African than Latino due to a large Afro Caribbean Population. Religions Catholic and Santeria mix, music runs through the veins of the people and on a bike you can travel into the lush heartlands of the island far away from tourists. Routes are good, a few hilly sections but i am not a regular cycle tourer and i managed the trip although at a slower pace! Accommodation ranged from 5 star to beach bungalows, Some roads were empty some were busier but it was a great way to see the different forms of local transport be it a shining cadillac or a horse drawn carriage, facinating. I am a vegetarian but eat fish so food was not a problem as there was always an alternative for me. As a solo departure every one was mixing and we all became like a big family by the end of the journey!!
Most Inspirational Moment
At the end of every day i was always happy that i could keep up with the enthusiats and we could all relax with a few beers or Mojito in the bar before dinner. We also learnt alot about the events of the Cuban revolution and Cuba's history and the vital parts played by Castro and Che. The cuban people were welcoming and proud of their country.It was refreshing to see a country not blighted by commercialism.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jose our group leader was fab. Full of energy and laughs and every day we were told of the program and the route. The two drivers were also lovely and on a few evenings we were salsaing with them to improve our steps. We also were lucky to be invited to one driver's house for lunch.
Advice for Potential Travellers
As long as you are relatively fit this tour is not too difficult, there is always a back up bus that i went into for two short times. Cycle shorts are a must! If you have time and money you may want to stay on a bit longer in Havana after the tour as there is not much time to take in all of Havana. Around Trindad locals kept asking for soap i gave them my soap that we invariably received in the hotel rooms they were only small bars but they were happy to receive them!If you have a video on your camera you can record some of the fantastic music and the memories will flood back when you get home
Reviewed January 2012
WALKING THE GREAT WALL
6 different and interesting days/part days walking along the wall but not enough to do everyday. Beijing interesting historically if a little a smoggy! Terrocotta Army and X’ian a must do extension amazing.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Terracota Warriors and the history behind them was amazing. Well worth a visit. The Great Wall is an amazing unbelievable sight aswell and walking along it for 6 days did it justice and showed how variable it is especially the non rebuilt bits which were better than the main stream tourist parts.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Made the trip "without sparkle" from your previous options. Slow to impart information and normally the group leader with Exodus is amazing and you learn loads about the country, unfortunately John gave little information out.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take wet wipes as our 1st homestay had no running water and take snacks as food a little unreliable!!Take a good camera as sites worth a picture!!If you go in October it's really cold at night in homestays, take warm clothes or layers as we were all very chilly, there was frost one night!
Reviewed January 2012
THE AMALFI COAST
Lovely views, food was a bit basic.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walk of the Gods
Thoughts on Group Leader
Knew his stuff about the region.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Taste the coffee.
Reviewed January 2012
MONT BLANC CIRCUIT
This has to be one of our most enjoyable holidays – our worry now is how we can top it this year! The camping bit was great as all were thrown in together from the start – having a cup of coffee or a cold beer with a nice cake or biscuits ready when you arrived at camp after a hard day’s walking was superb.
Most Inspirational Moment
I think the last day was really great as the views were spectacular all day, with classis views of Mont Blanc and its environs. But there were many other days that were fantastic as we were challenging ourselves all the time. In fact we gained fitness throughout the holiday, even though we were pretty fit beforehand through much cycling and walking training.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader Mel was fantastic. She had an encyclopedic knowledge of flora and fauna, being in the mountains, geography - her general knowledge was amazing. When we were with her we felt totally secure and were never concerned out our safety.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get plenty of training in beforehand so you will enjoy your trip and not be concerned about how you will manage. You need to be able to do some consecutive long walks so make the training fun and go for a few days in the Lakes or the Derbyshire hills. Another thing - it can be really very cold in the evenings in September so a good 3 or 4 seasons sleeping bag is essential unless you enjoy sleeping in your clothes!
Reviewed January 2012
CYCLING CUBA
A lively holiday – great scenery, architecture, mohijitos, company – and the cycling through the countryside a lovely insight into the country.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sitting with the crew late in the night in the jungle/mountains having conquered the hills!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great - encouraging, enthusiastic about his country, fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Cycle at your own pace and don't panic about the cycling; head off in small groups in evenings for a while to discover your own side of life; ie find a bit of opprtunity on and off bike to do your own thing
Reviewed January 2012
MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
Great trip, hospitality by Oliver and Elaine was fantastic. Walks were brilliant with great views (when it stopped raining) and would like to go back and do the whole tour of mont blanc. We went in early June, I would recommend going a bit later in the season for better weather and for the lifts to be open. However overall a fab trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
the best, great jokes throughout our stay!
Reviewed January 2012
WALKING IN ANDALUCIA
This felt like a real holiday with all the details taken care of by Exodus and the farmhouse manager. The scenery was beautiful and the walks diverse in the terrains they covered.
Most Inspirational Moment
The journey up to the Pass of the Doves was incredible (so long as eyes were closed on some of the hairpins).
Thoughts on Group Leader
Chris the group leader was very calm and measured and well informed - and by request put on a quiz to test how well we had been listening.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The walking is relatively easy (around 6 miles a day) - if you like long or steep walks this isn't the holiday for you. However if you want a really relaxing break it probably is.
Reviewed January 2012
EVEREST BASE CAMP
It was a tough trip, especially the hill up to Namche Bazar but it was so enjoyable too. The tea lodges were so much better than we thought they would be, food was excellent and plentiful.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the rock at Everest Base Camp was fantastic but equally were some of the early morning sun rises and glimpses of Everest on the way up.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader Gum was brilliant, nothing was too much trouble for him and his team.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take plenty of wet wipes and loo roll, a camel pack makes drinking the required amounts of water a lot easier, a naglene bottle is useful to fill with boiling water and use as a hot water bottle at night then drink the next day. Walking poles were a big help for me. Flip flops were useful for when showering. Your own pillow case to cover the pillows provided in the tea lodges is a little luxury worth taking.
Reviewed January 2012
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE
it was hard, harder than I can put into words but still the best trip I have been on
Most Inspirational Moment
how hard the porters and guides were willing to work to ensure that all the party had an enjoyable trip and reached the top
Thoughts on Group Leader
excellent organiser and leader who worked well with his team. Informative and willing to offer advice when required
Advice for Potential Travellers
stop thinking about it and book the trip, you will not regret it
