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Oulanka National Park: a sprawling, 270 square kilometre haven of wilderness in the north of Finland. This is prime adventure territory, so it should surprise no one that this environment has been enchanting and thrilling Exodus folk for over a decade. Basecamp Oulanka 1. The Guardian put it in their Top 10 European National Parks. According to The...

Selecting the cover image for a new brochure can be tricky – capturing the essence of our incredible cycling trips is no mean feat. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but soaring down open roads surrounded by some of the greatest landscapes in the world is such a unique experience that it...

Read time – 1 minute You probably know that the new James Bond film, Spectre, is out soon. We’re properly excited for another daredevil adventure from the Great British Spy, not least because of the amazing array of locations on display! Indulge your inner superspy and see these places in person. Here are some of...

Read time – 4 minutes The Silk Road: part 1 of 2 Exodus’ Tom Harari takes us on the trail of ancient traders along Asia’s iconic Silk Road. One sunny afternoon the Empress Leizu was sipping tea under a mulberry tree when a silk worm’s cocoon fell into her cup. In an attempt to fish...

Read time – 2 minutes So you’re no stranger to adventure travel, but even the most experienced of travellers can sometimes be caught short. There’s no harm in being well-prepared! Since we’ve done this a few times ourselves, we thought we’d share our top travel tips, well-earned through years of travel and countless adventures. So without...

Read time – 3 minutes There is something so refreshing about visiting a part of the world that you never considered going to before, to discover that the breath-taking beauty that surrounds you is possibly one of the most enchanting things you have ever seen. This is how I felt when I went walking and...

Every year, we bring you new adventures. This pioneering spirit is an integral part of who we are and what we do; of course, 2016 will be no exception. They’re not quite ready yet… but here’s a little preview of the exciting new cycling holidays we’re crafting  at this very moment, just to whet your...

Read time – 3 minutes The summer sun is calling, and trekkers will soon be reaching for their light-weight hiking boots and plotting how to make the most of it. But how do you begin to narrow down the best summer walks, when our beautiful planet is covered with awe-inspiring peaks, lush green valleys and...

Read time – 2 minutes Few things in life are as satisfying as cresting the summit of a craggy peak after a long, winding mountain climb – and all the better on two wheels. But when the summit is still far off and your legs are beginning to burn, lungs heaving in the thinning air,...

Read time – 3 minutes It’s time to claim your crown.  There are many reasons to climb a mountain. There are the spectacular, vertiginous views from the summit, clouds spread beneath your feet and pierced by the odd neighbouring peak. Then there’s the sense of challenge, and the lung-heaving, leg wobbling feeling of euphoria on...