The Pods use to have an exit in the floor of the first level in the form of a trapdoor. But when Cyan gave URU to that "other" company those were removed and the online ability to explore outside was also removed. Offline only Payiferen retained it's collision plates.
At one time there was another means of exit that depended upon a camera bug BUT that old Graphic dependent camera bug has been modified out of existence.
BUT there is another easier means of exit that works both online and offline. Though in Negilahn and TOC MOULa be ready to use "/float"
First off DO NOT use the Keyboard Keys to run
USE the Mouse
Step 1: face center of 2nd floor window
Step 2: Type "/jump 10"
Step 3: Type the "Caps Lock" key
Step 4: Depress left mouse key
Step 5: Type the "Enter" key
wah lah - you are outside and you are also able to explore in either the 1st or 3rd person viewpoint...