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Read time – 2 minutes It’s an iconic trek – four days in the rugged heart of the Peruvian Andes, though rich rainforests and past ancient ruins and above the clouds. But what gear do you need? Especially if this is your first trek of this kind, it’s hard to know what you’ll wish you’d...

Read time – 3 minutes High numbers of solo travellers is nothing new for Exodus – we’re used to an average of 40% of our travellers booking solo. But what’s changed in the last few months to see that rise to 66%? Trekker in Nepal Why choose solo travel? It’s always been popular, but solo...

Read time – 2 minutes We grabbed a quick chat with Product Manager Chloe Knott, who has years of trekking experience and found out her must-have walking kit and essential items to take on a walking holiday. Kit List for Walking Holidays Technical socks Adult hiking socks from £3.99, Decathlon  It’s definitely worth spending money on getting...

Read time – 3 minutes Hydration: we all need it. But what’s the best way to make sure you’re always drinking enough safe water when you’re travelling? Much as we’d like it to be otherwise, there are some places where you simply cannot drink the tap water without risking some pretty nasty side effects. So...

Few things can beat the thrill of the wind in your hair and the invigorating scent of salt lingering on your skin. The Best Coastal Walking Holidays Gozo: Malta’s best-kept secret  Gozo coastline Gozo is still a secret, of sorts. Malta’s little sister is an island of lush terraced fields and flowering valleys, crumbling churches...

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...

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...

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 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 ...