Heading to the U.K in search of rolling hills and scenic coastal paths, rather than exploring big cities? There’s no shortage of incredible walking routes throughout the nation, whether you’re looking for quiet strolls or something a little more
Many game lodges today have more than one operation (bush camps) within walking distance of each other, for those that want to get up close and personal with the vast African bush around them. It's a totally different experience to that of playing animal voyeur, sitting in your six-seat jeep high off the ground.
It can be all too tempting to hop on local public transport when in a new city but Emma reflects on the wonderful experience of walking around Portugal's capital city, Lisbon on her recent trip.
Spending time outdoors isn’t anything new, but as the world has dramatically changed over the past year it seems that more of us are spending our free time on long, challenging hikes. Many of us are currently only allowed outside once a day for exercise – so it makes sense to take full advantage of this and make the most of our time outdoors. For many people, enjoying longer and more challenging walks has led to a keen interest in hiking. Not only are long walks good for our physical health but being among nature and spending time walking in the great outdoors can work wonders for our mental health, helping to boost creativity, relieve stress and even make us happier. When frequent travel becomes possible once again, how can we incorporate our new love of hiking into our future travels?
Weathering the COVID-19 virus has given new meaning to stress & boredom, at opposite ends of the spectrum. In Manhattan, where I’ve been cooped up in solitude since mid-March, I came across a way to discover the city I call home (hint: it doesn’t involve going online) but can’t explore at the moment.
If you’re planning a hiking holiday in Europe you’re spoilt for choice. There are many destinations that offer dramatic landscapes and vast networks of walking trails for all abilities. Here are six options for a walking holiday in Europe, for those looking to get back to nature.
It’s the question on every traveller’s lips: how can we continue to travel the world while reducing our carbon footprint? According to a recent sustainability travel report by Booking.com, 55 percent of global travellers are more determined to make but there is a distinct lack of knowledge about alternative options when it comes to putting this into practice.
For this month’s roundup, we’re focusing on articles that discuss different modes of transport you can take to explore the world. Whether that means long-distance hikes, travelling by bike, or relaxing on a cruise, these articles are here to inspire you to do something a little different than just flying from A to B.
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