Fifth Edition of Tenerife Walking Festival
The largest of the Canaries is gearing up to host the fifth annual edition of the Tenerife Walking Festival which will take place from 21 – 25 May 2019. Registration…
Explore New Vilnius Walking Routes
It only takes 1,969 steps to take in the main sightseeing attractions of Vilnius. The number may seem small, but Vilnius’ UNESCO-listed Old Town is one of the most walkable…
Wales Coast Path Walking Festival
This May, the Wales Coast Path and Ramblers Cymru will launch a new walking festival to celebrate seven years of the uninterrupted 870-mile coast path…
Hiking Heaven in Innsbruck
Innsbruck Tourism has launched a complete seven-day hiking programme – designed to take the strain out of tackling the stunning landscape in and around the Capital of the Alps…
Celtic Trails Unveils Favourite Spring Walks
There’s really no better time to explore some of Britain’s best walking trails than during Spring, when the weather warms, blossom blooms, colour replaces the greys of winter…
Climb Kilimanjaro in Comic Relief Footsteps
As nine celebrities bask in the euphoria of completing their Mount Kilimanjaro climb for Comic Relief, fundraising tour operator, Charity Challenge has launched a thrilling new way…
The Man Behind Walk the Rock: Jose Rubio
Travel Begins at 40 chats with Jose Luis Rubio, the managing director of Blackstone Treks & Tours, who organises Lanzarote’s annual Walk the Rock. Can you tell us a bit…
6 Images of Colorado, the Centennial State
Arguably one of the most photogenic states in the USA, with sweeping mountain ranges, winding roads, picturesque lakes and more, the beauty of Colorado, the Centennial State, is incomparable. Here…
Walking with Elephants the Mandalao Way
On his recent visit to northern Laos, Mark Bibby Jackson visits Mandalao Elephant Sanctuary near Luang Prabang to discover more about the ethical ways that tourists…
Celtic Trails Launches Significant Walks
The self-guided walking holiday specialists at Celtic Trails have chosen a collection of ‘Significant Walks for 2019’, each with an extra compelling reason to undertake this year…
Walk Winter Sun in the Canaries
Departing 21 February save £100 pp exploring two contrasting Canary Islands on the 10-night Tenerife & Lanzarote winter sun walking holiday with Ramblers Walking Holidays…
Walking in Lanzarote, Land of Volcanoes
Read Mark Bibby Jackson’s adventures walking in Lanzarote, from Orzola in the north to Papagayo in the south, climbing several volcanoes along the way. The idea of walking the length…
Ramble Your Way Through 2019
With the Festival of Winter Walks taking place throughout the UK from Friday 21 December to Sunday 6 January with some great winter-themed walks, why not set the pace for the year ahead by booking one of Ramblers…
Yosemite Park and Beyond : Tuolumne County
On a trip to Yosemite Park and Tuolumne County, Mark Bibby Jackson glories in the vast open spaces, incredibly friendliness and wonderful nature, as he discovers another side to California…
Fly to Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a domestic flight between Addis Ababa and Goba in south-central Ethiopia, making the spectacular Bale Mountains – one of Ethiopia’s most remote and wild national parks…
Have Yourself a Rambling Christmas
Escape the Christmas routine this year with Ramblers Walking Holidays, who have a range of departures over the festive season for those looking for time away from the turkey and tinsel. With departures programmed…
Isle of Wight Holidays: Walks, Pubs & Victoria
On his annual Isle of Wight holidays Mark Bibby Jackson takes a step back in history, as well as visiting a few familiar haunts. The Isle of Wight has always…
Stranded in Paradise with Easter Island Statues
After travelling around the Cape in Patagonia, Mark Bibby Jackson heads to the Pacific for a meeting with the famous Easter Island statues or moai, and somewhat outstays…
Pilgrim Steps to Santiago de Compostela
James Clark traces part of the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela and finds solace in his isolation. I have always wanted to walk the Camino to Santiago de…
Hike the Caribbean from Antigua to Nevis
Hike Caribbean is a new specialist travel company which offers hiking holidays to the Caribbean, appealing to visitors with itchy feet looking to explore the islands beyond the sun-lounger. All…
Hampshire’s Ode to Autumn in Winchester
If you’re looking for autumnal destinations in the UK, how about picking-up a copy of Keats’ Ode to Autumn, and following in his footsteps on The Keats’ Walk in Winchester?…
Walk the Pyrenean Foothills On Foot
Passing through medieval towns, tranquil meadows and La Garrotxa Volcanic National Park, this self-guided walking holiday in Catalonia offers exquisite views of the Pyrenees and the breath-taking unspoilt…
Autumnal Walks from Celtic Trails
With summer well underway and autumn just around the corner, self-guided walking holiday specialist Celtic Trails has unveiled its favourite walks to book now for the season ahead, both at…
Slovenian Walking Tour On Foot
Stroll in the late-summer sun on a self-guided walking holiday through The Karst – Slovenia’s breath-taking area of woodlands, meadows and unspoilt villages. Experience vast cave systems, rivers that vanish…
