Hiking the South Downs Way in England
The South Downs Way is a long distance hiking path in the United Kingdom that runs from the historic town of Winchester to the seaside resort of Eastbourne. Along the Continue Reading →
Category: Hiking Travel Ideas
Walking holidays and hiking vacations – ideas and inspiration for walking holidays around the world based on my own personal experience. From the Tour du Mt Blanc in Europe to the Milford Track in New Zealand you’ll find packing lists, training tips and day-by-day accounts of some of the world’s best hikes.
Nepal: Trekking that supports porter communities
I recently watched an amazing film from the Kendal Mountain Film Festival about Nepal trekking. But it wasn’t about western trekkers. Rob Fraser’s i Porter documents his experience on a Continue Reading →
A guide to planning a hike in the European Alps
It’s that time of year again – I’m planning a hike in the European Alps, that incredible theme park for lovers of alpine trekking. After tackling the Tour du Mont Continue Reading →
Wandering Kiwi’s 2016 travel year in review
As I write my 2016 travel year in review I can’t help reflecting upon a year that has been a mixed bag. On the one hand political events have plunged Continue Reading →
Top 10 New Year’s resolution travel ideas
New year, new you? Here are my top 10 New Year’s resolution travel ideas so you can realise your travel dreams. Be one of those people who now look for an “experience” when Continue Reading →
The ‘Central Asian hospitality ambush’ in Kyrgyzstan
It was one of those moments in travel when you stop being a tourist and become a tourist attraction. On the way back from a trek in the Kyrgyzstan mountains Continue Reading →
Wandering on London’s South Bank
Once the home of notorious taverns, theatres, and bear-baiting pits, London’s South Bank has been transformed into a glamorous promenade that is a must-see for any visitor. This is a Continue Reading →
The Tour du Mont Blanc: Les Contamines to Les Houches
I set out on my final day on the Tour du Mont Blanc long distance hike with joy in my heart. On yet another stunning day, I chose the easier Continue Reading →
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: Bonhomme to Les Contamines
The route from the Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme to Les Contamines is the shortest day on the whole Tour du Mont Blanc so when I saw the sun Continue Reading →
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: Elisabetta to Bonhomme
The morning views on departing Rifugio Elisabetta as my Tour du Mont Blanc hike continued were spectactular. As forecast, the weather was closing in but there was still a bit Continue Reading →
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc: Courmayeur to Rifugio Elisabetta
Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc clockwise, my path continued from the beautiful Italian town of Courmayeur towards the Rifugio Elisabetta. The ‘TMB’ is one of the world’s most famous Continue Reading →
France: Gastronomic delights in Corsica
The first question to ask when eating out in Corsica is “can you taste the terroir?” and while Corsican food may not be flashy or fancy it is definitely good, Continue Reading →
5 best ways to holiday with your pet
For many families, taking your pet on vacation is important so I’ve come up with a helpful 5 best ways to holiday with your pet, so you can make the most Continue Reading →
Italy: Top 10 things to do in Sicily (east)
Millenia of history, culture and geography make it difficult to choose my top 10 things to do in Sicily. We flew into Catania airport, an increasingly popular route for low Continue Reading →
Top 5 places to see Bluebell Woods in England
When the bluebells are at their peak flowering season, the air is heavy with perfume and the sight of massed flowers is heavenly – here are the top 5 places Continue Reading →