Expert Insights

April 29, 2016 Nepal Medical Camp in Pictures

Read time – 1 minute On 19 March 2016, in the remote village of Thulopatel in Nepal, something unusual was happening. The ordinarily quiet village was waking up to find a small queue beginning to form on the road leading to the village. Some were hobbling, some were led by the hand and some had...

April 22, 2016 Tour du Mont Blanc in Numbers Infographic

Read time – 1 minute The Tour du Mont Blanc – perhaps the most iconic trek in Europe. This magnificent loop shamelessly links up some of the finest alpine scenery in Europe – a ten-day tour de force of sweeping mountain passes, long gaping valleys and hulking rock formations brushing the clouds. Overlooking the Brevant,...

April 15, 2016 Best Beginners Summits

Read time – 4 minutes There’s a first time for everything. And if you’re ready for your first summit walking adventure, the choices couldn’t be broader. From far-flung exotic peaks to something a little closer to home, there’s no shortage of ideal mountains which offer plenty of excitement without overwhelming the newbie. Forget struggling with...

March 10, 2016 The A-Z of Trekking

Read time – 4 minutes Take an alphabetical journey through the world on two feet, covering some of the finest, most famous, and underrated trekking locations our planet has to offer. A Global Tour A – The Amalfi Coast The Amalfi CoastSpectacular walks through lemon groves, beech woods and along one of the most beautiful...

January 28, 2016 One Night In…A Bedouin Camp

Read time – 2 minutes Crossing the Desert You arrive in four-wheel-drives, bounding across the darkening desert. Sands swirl underfoot as you step down from the vehicles and take in the scene: a charming, neat array of tall tents, huddled at the foot of a great wall. Driving into the desert The red rock is...

January 20, 2016 9 Reasons to Book Adventure Travel Holidays

Read time – 3 minutes Turns out, adventure travel was the answer all along. It’s just now we’ve got some science to back it up. Do you want to live longer? Improve your career? Get fit and healthy? Why Should I Book an Adventure Travel Holiday? You’ll lead a longer, more interesting life It’s official: travel...

January 18, 2016 Teahouse Trekking in Nepal

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,...

January 06, 2016 Petra’s Hidden Treasures

Read time – 2 minutes We first saw Petra at night, beneath the slash of stars framed by the canyon walls. The Treasury, towering over us, was illuminated from beneath by a field of candles, the muted orange glow throwing the great façade into soft relief. A wistful desert melody echoed from the rock, the sound...

December 14, 2015 16 of the Best Adventure Holidays in the World

Read time – 3 minutes So, the million-dollar question: what’s hot for the coming year? We’ve whittled down a list to give you the inside track on the best adventure holidays in the world. From newest adventures to important world events you don’t want to miss, here are our top 16 adventures. Top Adventure Trips...

November 09, 2015 Exodus’ First Kilimanjaro Family Climb

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...