Epic Travel Blog

A update on some of Epic's journeys from the past 6 months and into 2017. Featuring a word from Brad and the latest from our guides in the field - from Australia, Indonesia, Africa, North and South America and India, Bhutan and Nepal.

Pedro recently privately guided a Texan couple on a 28 day ultimate Australia journey. Travelling the length and breadth of the country by private jet, they were blessed with mainly good weather, ranging from 45 degrees in The Kimberley to snow in Tasmania in the south...

Epic's Rob Barbour ventures into this little known African country on an exploratory trip with fellow intrepid travellers. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has a checkered past and was brought famously into our consciousness by Joseph Conrad's book ‘The Heart of Darkness’. Rob tells us about active volcanoes, gorilla encounters and trekking into the unknown.

Having lived and loved Africa as long as I have, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was always something I wanted to do, and this year the dream became a reality. From pre-climb fitness to altitude, here are 5 things to know if you are thinking about climbing Africa's highest mountain.

Flores in Indonesia is one of the original Spice Islands with a long tribal and colonial history. Pedro tells us about this amazing island with its spectacular landscapes, trekking and unforgettable culture.

In late June, a small father and son group from the Sydney Church of England Grammar School (SHORE) embarked on a crossing of the fabled Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea. Under the expert guidance of former Australian Army officer, Angus Baker and his son Fergus, the group spent 7 nights/8 days on the trail...