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Alternatives to Camino de Santiago

Alternatives to the Camino de Santiago

The camino is many things. It’s challenging and exciting, spiritual and peaceful. It also gets busy and booked up. If you love a camino, but are seeking somewhere different, check out some of our other alternative pilgrimages.

Loving the long-distance trails in Italy Uncategorized Walking and hiking The Natural Adventure

Loving the long-distance trails in Italy

Everything sounds so poetic in Italian really. You don’t have just long-distance trails. You have vias, cammini and sentieri. You even have a Via degli Dei, or Path of the Gods, between Bologna and Florence. Check out all our favourite long-distance trails in Italy.

Woman with a backpack hiking on a hiking trail on Andros island, Cyclades, Greece, with lots of yellow flowers on the ground.

Best walking holidays in April 2027

Spring has most definitely sprung by April, and snows are melting on higher ground, revealing many ancient walking trails, all beckoning keen adventurers. Whether you’re looking to walk a camino or the Kumano Kodo, Bohemia or Lycia, it’s time to get that spring in your step.

Most underrated places in Italy

Most underrated places in Italy

Italy seems to ignite excitement in everyone. However, there are some Italian idylls that sneak under the radar. Indeed, you can explore secret Italy easily if you know how, and we have made this easier for you with this list.

Top cycling holidays in Italy

Top cycling holidays in Italy

Vai, vai, vai ! is what Italians shout at the beginning of a big cycling race, and we have a pannier packed with all sorts of cycling holidays in Italy, to make you want to go, go, go. Because in Italy, it’s always bellissima by bike.

Our top dog-friendly trips Collections Destinations The Natural Adventure 2

Our top dog-friendly trips

We are wagging our tails with excitement about dog-friendly trips at The Natural Adventure, with some peak trails. Because every dog should have its day.

HIker's backpack and walking poles at a viewpoint and bench overlooking the North Downs on the North Downs Way and Pilgrims' Way

Walking the Pilgrims’ Way

Our in-house travel writer shares her thoughts about this walking holiday along England’s lesser-known pilgrimage, taking in the North Downs Way and ancient Pilgrims’ Way, between Rochester and Canterbury.

Top tips on travelling in Italy

Top tips on travelling in Italy

We are lucky to have insightful Italians on our team who’ve shared some of their insider intel for travelling to their much-loved home country. Not only to avoid cultural or social faux pas, but also make the most of your trip. Get in with our Italian in-crowd.