Expert Insights

Read time – 2 minutes With Exodus’ two-wheel enthusiasts gearing up for their Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge, we figured it was about time to get some tips and expertise! What is the essential cycling gear you should never be caught without? Which handy item should always make it into your bag? You can find out the best...

Read time – 2 minutes Teahouse trekking in Nepal is unlike walking anywhere else in the world. The teahouses began with the kindness of the Nepalese people when tired trekkers were welcomed into the homes of the local villagers rather than camp outside.  Staying in a Nepal Teahouse Over time they’ve developed into a home-stay hotel hybrid,...

Read time – 3 minutes There was something incredibly welcoming about Izamal. It could have been that as we cycled through the smooth cobbled streets the ochre of the colonial buildings was being warmed by the late evening sun. It could have also been the sudden bursts of enthusiasm from the otherwise lethargic locals relaxing...

Read time – 3 minutes Explore Morocco’s famous Atlas Mountains as you descend by bike among breathtaking scenery. Cycling the Atlas Descent 1. The first descent from Tizi Mlil Descent from Tizi Mlil  It’s impossible to think of a more perfect introduction to mountain biking in Morocco. You first swing your leg over a bike at...

Read time – 1 minute 2015 was a big year for our community projects. More money was raised than any other year to date – a mind-boggling £341,000.  Your fundraising has contributed to so many projects all around the globe. You’ve ensured that children get hot meals at least once a day in Zambia, enabled 22 Kilimanjaro porters to...

Read time – 3 minutes What does it take for four work colleagues to decide to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats? What sort of person sets themselves a challenge like this? We interviewed our crack cycling team to find out what makes them tick. Land’s End to John O’Groats Cycling Team Our LEJOG...

Read time – 3 minutes In August 2015, Exodus became the first UK company to offer Mount Kilimanjaro group treks for families with children over 13. Sharon Biancalana and her 15-year-old son Dan share their story… Sharon Biancalana and her son Climbing Kili has been a lifelong goal for Sharon. “I wanted to do it last...

Read time – 3 minutes There is only one message coming out of the beautiful Himalayan kingdom of Nepal since the devastating earthquakes that struck in 2015: please visit. Here are 9 reasons to visit Nepal… Things to do in Nepal 1. FCO Has Given the All Clear On the trek to Everest Base camp ...

Read time – 3 minutes Glistening white-capped peaks, hushed forests beneath steely-blue skies, the rhythmic crunch of fresh snow underfoot – there’s nothing quite like Europe in winter. European Winter Holidays When it comes to winter holidays, first thoughts always turn to the Alps, but beautiful as the Alps are, you certainly won’t have them...

Read time – 3 minutes There’s nothing quite like a castle to spark the imagination. Looming walls and magnificent towers, labyrinthine networks of rooms and tunnels contained within. A good castle seems to hold countless stories in its ancient stonework. There are countless incredible castles to explore the world over, but here are just five...