Expert Insights

February 21, 2020 Must-See Blue Destinations

Read time- 3 minutes Blue Monday. Synonymous for post-Christmas blues, long, dark evenings and a general sense of gloom in the air, this National Awareness Day isn’t normally a cause for celebration. However, at Exodus, we think this is a perfect opportunity to start planning your next year of unforgettable adventures across the Americas. In...

October 08, 2019 Top 6 Sights on a Walking Tour of Northern Cyprus

Read time – 3 minutes Northern Cyprus has a picture-postcard coastline, characteristic of many of the Mediterranean islands, and a warm welcome offered by the Turkish culture. However, due to the Turkish invasion in 1974, the overdevelopment that many Mediterranean resorts have undergone in recent years is replaced by an unspoilt charm; quieter towns and...

July 02, 2019 Hitting the High Notes: A Pianist with Altitude

Read time – 5 minutes On July 12th 2019, on the Taglang La pass in the Himalaya, a piano was heard at the highest altitude on record, in an ambitious and awe-inspiring performance to raise funds for local communities. In the thin air with low temperatures, it was sure to be a challenge for a...

March 21, 2019 9 Most Beautiful Forests for Hiking

A forest hike is one of life’s great pleasures: rustling leaves, chirruping birds, warming rays breaking through the canopy. Utter. Bliss. But, with around a quarter of the Earth’s land covered by forest, narrowing down where to trek through the trees is a toughy. To help, we’ve narrowed down our most beautiful forests for hiking...

March 06, 2019 Empowering Female Leaders in Morocco

Read time – 5 minutes Improving the gender balance of leaders in adventure travel isn’t easy – and takes a lot longer than you might think. Exodus is changing the face of adventure travel forever, by tackling head-on the gender parity of our leaders. But this isn’t a simple overnight change. Equal Opportunities Tourism can...

February 12, 2019 Happy Couple Gets Engaged on the Inca Trail

Read time- 3 minutes Who doesn’t love a feel-good romance story? As the most romantic day of the year approaches, we speak to Reg and Conor, two lovely Exodus trekkers who recently got engaged on one of our adventures. We’re thrilled for the happy pair and wanted to share their amazing story that proves that...

January 21, 2019 Adventure Holidays for Busy Travellers

Read time – 4 minutes Short on time? You don’t have to be short on ideas. Maximise your remaining days off with these incredible adventure holidays which, miraculously, you can pack into just one week. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, discover a totally new environment, conquer an airy mountain summit, take on...

September 18, 2018 A Walk to the Roof of Africa: Kilimanjaro

As the first of the sun’s rays crept over the East African horizon to warm my freezing back and illuminate the rocky moonscape beneath my feet, I knew I was going to get there. I was wearier than I’d ever felt and shivering, despite my six layers of clothes, but the worst was over; there...

August 09, 2018 How to Conquer Your Fears: Advice from Valerie Parkinson

Read time – 2 minutes Exodus’ leader extraordinaire Valerie Parkinson knows a thing or two about facing your fears and achieving great things. After all, this is someone who chose to celebrate her 50th by leaving several frozen toes on Everest’s Hillary Step during an epic summit attempt. With over three incredible decades of exploring...

May 03, 2018 Meet the Leader – Jose Miguel, Spain

Read time – 3 minutes Jose has been a mountaineering guide and climbing instructor for over 20 years. Born and raised in Alicante, Spain he’s been climbing and exploring the mountains since he was a teenager. Introducing Jose Miguel At 23 years old he moved from the city to the small village of Sella (560 people!)...