Most Inspirational Moment
Angkor Wat was the highlight of the trip for me
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CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR
The whoe trip was thoroughly enjoyable and well organized. Our trip leader Rit was a bastion of calmness and common sense, making sure thta everyone had everything they needed. In Cambodia, Fila was passionate about his country and made the visit both enjoyable and enlightening. In Vietnam, Tiet guided us well and gave us a good insight into life in VietnamThe group was of mixed abilities with everyone fully commitiing to the holiday. The cycle was long at the start but soon a rhythm was established.
KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE
Very good trip overall. Have seen many animals and have visited many interesting places. Knowledgeable guide. Just before leaving for Zanzibar, we have wasted a day for driving and arriving to a camp site where we were like animals in the zoo for locals to look at and there was nothing to do, except attempt to rescue a beautiful wild bird that was locked up in the cage by the owner of the camp site. It would have been definitely better if we just flew and skipped that night on the continent, but rather spent it on the beautiful Zanzibar. Otherwise, a really nice trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
We have seen the big 4, two kills (even though I am vegetarian, still a very good natural experience) and 5 ugly :) Many cubs!
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was friendly and knew his stuff.
CYCLING VIETNAM
A wonderful holiday – fabulous country, great company, delicious food, spectacular scenery, and the best guide ever (Danh).
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to the top of the "bloody" hill (it was only big in our minds!); Drinking beer on nursery stools in the road; Watching sea eagles fish; Cycling downhill through a herd of goats when I couldn't see where I was going because of torrential rain; Being entertained by Danh, whose giggle is infectious!
Thoughts on Group Leader
They don't get any better!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do this trip, you won't regret it! Just ensure you are moderately fit, the rest will come with practice!
WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS
A really enjoyable week, The walks are easy/intermediate. Food was good. Hotels were satisfactory & the people were great company.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Parthenon. Its on the a world heritage site for a reason.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic! Very knowledgeable, very friendly and approachable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring walking/trekking gear, bring sun cream & hat. All hotels have basic facilities but they all have wifi.
A WEEK IN JORDAN
From Amman to the dead sea to the wonderous place that is Petra. Then onto Wadi Rum and the desert. A spectacular fun packed way to spend a week !
Most Inspirational Moment
Petra, nothing can prepare you for how massive and stunningly beautiful Petra is. Awe inspiring place. One day is spent exploring from the bottom, the next from exploring the hills and caves above the main site. My husband and I wandered down from the Safrifice area all the way down to the main site. WE explored the caves and temples and didnt see another soul. One of the best days of my life - if I am honest !
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very good. Enthusiastic and full of knowledge. He made the trip fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book this trip !!! Its fantastic !!
HIDDEN TREASURES OF JORDAN
Jordan is a fantastic country, sadly bypassed by events in the Middle East. The people are friendly, the food is fantastic, the ancient sites are awe inspiring and the weather (in Oct) pleasant. There’s not much to dislike!
Most Inspirational Moment
Jerash was a suprise - a huge sprawling Roman city that bettered Pompeii I think. Petra was equally awe inspiring in size and quantity of rock chiselled buildings. Floating in the Dead Sea covered in mud was unbelievable and although snorkeling in the Red Sea was great, the views of the port not so.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Zuhair was informative, helpful and added in extras such as seeing the Dead Sea Scrolls and Little Petra. He took us to good restaurants of varying price ranges (note some were more cafes/diners or street side eating places but equally as good). He was always concerned for the welfare of the group and our happiness and couldnt really be faulted. He guided us to restaurants in the evening (unlike a previous review) and was always willing to accomodate any needs.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Food can be cheaper than in the guide notes (anything from 2JD to 20JD). Lunches however were anything from 12-3pm(or non existant due to the distances travelled and availability of places) so take snacks (or rolls from the hotel breakfast buffet) to stave off hunger. Use mosquito repellant at the Dead Sea - I forgot and suffered for it!Nights and mornings are a bit chilly (in Oct) eg 13c so do take a fleece. NB: The 4x4 drive into the desert is at Desi, not Wadi Rum (if reading a guide book) but does not detract from the overall fun experience and amazing views of mountains eroded like dripping candles.
DARJEELING, SIKKIM & THE SINGALILA RIDGE
This was a fantastic trip with a wonderful team leader and support team. Lots of variety, as much free time as you wanted, good food and excellent company.
Most Inspirational Moment
This is difficult as there were so many ...the sun cleared immediately after our arrival at the first camp site, after an afternoon of misty conditions. We were able to see Kanchenjunga clearly that afternoon and at dawn the following day.Dillo's amazing Bollywood-style dancing at the end of trek celebration :-) cocktails/pink gin at the Windamere (sic) Hotel in Darjeeling. Dilip managed to get us into the guests lounge, usually out of bounds for non-residents.the overnight train journey was surprisingly enjoyable, and the arrival in Calcutta in heavy rain was quite an experience.Sikkim was lovely!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Dilip was an inspiration, and the group benefitted enormously from his leadership and superb organisational and team-leading skills. He has established an impressive network of local people from the villages on the route, and we were welcomed warmly wherever we went. His leadership style is very hands-on, and he himself greeted us every morning on trek with a cup of tea. He was constantly cheerful, despite the freak weather conditions we encountered on the trek, and was always looking for ways to make things more enjoyable for us all. The chips and pakora were perfectly timed to lift our spirits after a day when misty conditions had obscured the mountain views that we'd all been looking forward to. He was very good at solving all our problems, large and small - for example, when a few of us were queuing for the ladies loo in Sikkim, Dilip persuaded the restaurant owner to open the VIP toilets in the presidential suite for us. His leadership ensured that we all had a very enjoyable holiday, despite freak weather conditions, which were a side effect of the worst cyclone to hit the Bay of Bengal in 40 years.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a good sleeping 4-season bag and the best mattress you can afford (or borrow). It did get very cold at night on the high points of the trek.Don't hesitate to book if you're thinking of doing this trip - it's been the best holiday we've had for years.
WILDLIFE & WILDERNESS OF BOTSWANA
This was an amazing experience from start to finish. I was a single traveller and felt at home within my group and with the staff. It could not have gone better. I will be returning to Botswana very soon
Most Inspirational Moment
The most inspirational moment for me was being able to sit with the Painted Dogs, i have been coming to Africa for just over 20yrs and only ever seen them on my very first year on a trip to Kruger but this experience has made me realise just how endagered these specialist hunters are. I would also say the wild camping that is an experience you will never be able to explain to anyone who hasn't done it. Victoria Falls was amazing and if i could give a tip to anyone ever going there it would be to go back to Devils Cataract after lunch only then will you be able to see the beautiful rainbows ;)
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group Leader Sam was fabulous, he was very knowledgable and nothing was too much trouble. He made us laugh but also ensured our safety was his priority.Joseph was just amazing(our guide) i couldn't have asked for a better guide he was very determined and his tracking skills were unbelievable. Loved this guy to pieces he had such a lovely manner and would try to accomodate people taking pictures from both sides of the truck by turning the vehicle around.Melo his cooking was awesome, he even managed to bake fresh bread on an open fire......it was beautiful. Melo helped us with everything from tents to taking me to bushy bushy when it was dark.Vin, although was learning the trip also couldn't do enough for us he was very chatty and happy. A joy to travel with.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't think about it just do it, you will not be disappointed. Take a good camera. Lip balm is a must with the open land cruiser without it i think my lips may have dropped off my face.
WALKING IN TUSCANY
An absolutely fabulous week! Gorgeous countryside, fabulous accommodation, great food (and wine), and lovely people.
Most Inspirational Moment
So many to name one... The views, the lack of views (when reaching the top of Monte Prado and all we could see was cloud, got to just love what life throws at you hehe!), overcoming my total dislike of the rain and realising I am officially a walker of all seasons, observing the sense of achievement on people's faces after a long day of walking, and the personal sense of achievement!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was amazing! So professional, knowledgeable and patient. She went the extra mile in every way possible. She was a lovely person who really ensured that everyone on the group was happy. I found her to be very inspirational and interesting, and loved chatting to her. She has an amazing knowledge of the local area. Been spoiled, great representative for Exodus.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book it! If you are relatively fit this will be well within your capabilities. Be prepared for rain (if your going in October). I opted for the positive attitude to not let this impact on my experiences. I just embraced the big green plastic poncho and plodded on. P.s... take a poncho, felt a bit daft at first but it was fab, saved my waterproofs getting wet, bonus!!Plus it makes photos even funnier.
WILDLIFE & WILDERNESS OF BOTSWANA
An outstanding trip – highly recommended.
Most Inspirational Moment
The whole trip exceeded expectations but there were a few highlights: game walks in the Okavango Deltathe hospitality and good humour of our guidesseeing leopards (and a cub!), lions, painted dogs, elephants, giraffes, the list goes on!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sam was outstandingly organised while appearing extremely laid back. He made us feel completely at ease and entirely safe. Nothing was too much trouble and he went out of his way to make it a truly special trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a headtorch that will not get switched on in your luggage.Take extra batteries for your headtorch in case it gets switched on in your luggage! The longer drives in the open truck can be quite breezy and dusty so take something to wrap around your head and neck to keep out the dust and stop your hair blowing in your face.Take extra camera batteries and take every opportunity at camp sites to charge them up - you will need them!Relax and go with the flow - this trip is amazing!