Expert Insights

October 30, 2015 9 Reasons to Visit Nepal

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 ...

October 28, 2015 In Support of S.A.F.E. Kenya

Read time – 2 minutes In August 2015, on a sweltering afternoon in the Mara, Exodus guide Paul Goldstein and a handful of travellers set off to visit a small Maasai village called Talek, where S.A.F.E Kenya were performing. S.A.F.E Kenya performers S.A.F.E Kenya Peace Programme This was no ordinary performance. Despite the colour, the...

October 26, 2015 Sri Lanka: Culture & Nature

The natural world can be staggering beyond belief. Seemingly insurmountable mountains, vast and impenetrable oceans of deepest blue and verdant forests of incredible green can often feel at odds with man’s endeavours, when cities and scenery squabble for supremacy. Not so in Sri Lanka. This island, nestled in the Indian Ocean, is the place where...

October 21, 2015 Top Five Unusual Winter Destinations

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...

October 20, 2015 Leader in the Limelight: Suresh, Sri Lanka

Read time – 2 minutes Introducing Exodus Leader Suresh How did you get into cycling? Before, I was working as a guide but not cycling. I met Peter Black who was a leader and joined him on a cycling tour. I went cycling in my free time but it was very rare. When I joined...

October 17, 2015 Top Five Castles of the World

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...

September 29, 2015 9 Reasons to Visit Basecamp Oulanka in Winter

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...

September 25, 2015 A Taste for Adventure – Travel for Food Lovers

Read time – 4 minutes Food is not simply fuel. It’s an excuse for friends and family to gather together, a celebration of regional idiosyncrasies and specialities; it is part of our cultural identity. How better to learn about a place than by pulling up a chair and breaking bread with the locals, seeing where...

September 25, 2015 Behind the Cover: Cycling 2016

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...

September 21, 2015 James Bond Spectre Filming Locations

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...