This epic English trek is one of the most well known long-distance walking trails in the world, and walking the Coast to Coast Path is one of the best ways to explore the country’s three most celebrated national parks. The Path is actually a collection of adjoined trails that facilitate this overland odyssey of 293km […]
The levadas in Madeira are unique and utterly brilliant examples of engineering married with exquisite walking. They are man-made, narrow irrigation channels dating back to the 15th century, created to carry water across the mountainous island from the rainier north-west side to the more arid south-east. Indeed, the word levada comes from the Portuguese verb […]
Unlike Switzerland’s most famous chocolate bar, Toblerone, which is losing its iconic Matterhorn logo due to the fact that it is no longer totally Swiss, its landscapes are unmistakable in their uniqueness. In our list of the best hikes in Switzerland, achievable in a day and all featuring in our various Swiss walking holidays, you […]
When Sylvia Bailey and her daughter Catherine approached us to take on the full Camino Frances and told us that Sylvia is a wheelchair user living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), we admit that we were a little bit wary. This is a long challenge for able-bodied people, but when your mobility is restricted and you […]
Two of Austria’s most famous mountains are Grossglockner (3,797m) in Hohe Tauern National Park and Untersberg, in the Vienna Alps. The former because it’s the highest peak in Austria, and the latter because it features in the opening and closing scenes one of the highest grossing films of all time, The Sound of Music. Although […]
It’s one of those made up words that jar with some people, and makes others jump up and down with excited anticipation. However, the concept of choosing a destination that you’d normally choose for a holiday as a temporary workplace, is here to stay. More and more people who are able to work remotely are […]
Where do we even start choosing the best hikes in Italy? From the Tre Cime in the Dolomites to the elevated excursions overlooking Lake Como, Italy’s natural heritage just keeps giving. There are lakes, volcanoes, gorges, waterfalls and some of the country’s greatest summits in our list of its classical beauties, in a country that […]
The word terroir is often used in the wine world to describe the natural environment where vines are planted, and the influences that make one grape variety different from another. To understand a wine’s terroir is also a way to get a sense of place, which is why walking or cycling along a wine route […]
On cross-country ski trails it’s all about going slow in the snow, escaping chalet scenes, piste bashers and cable car queues. Yes, you follow ready made tracks, or loipes, in many places, but after that it’s all one natural adventure. For our self-guided cross-country skiing holidays, we do recommend that you have some experience before […]
Our snowy natural adventures are a pure tonic for those who love to hike rather than hibernate in winter. They are at the other end of the snowy spectrum to downhill skiing and are all about going slow in the snow. Winter walks are not all for hardcore adventurers either, but categorised as easy or […]
Are you a Spanish trekkie? If you are, we have some star treks to share with you in a country with landscapes that sometimes feel like unexplored galaxies. Especially the volcanic trails of the Canary Islands, or the limestone sculptures of the Picos de Europa. For added atmosphere, a day of trekking in the Serra […]
Winter doesn’t have to suck. It can also blow your mind, especially if you embark on one of our winter sun cycling holidays. In Spain, navigating the valleys and vineyards of Valencia will give you a seasonal shot of endorphins. And cycling from the Alhambra to Córdoba will turn winter frowns upside down. Sea temperatures […]
