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.
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 way it passes through some beautiful English landscapes in Hampshire and Sussex, with interesting stopovers and big views. This hike […]
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 two-week trek in Nepal’s Khumbu region, working as a porter. That’s right, he carried a 35 kilogram load everyday and […]
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 Blanc in recent summers I was a bit worried that I wouldn’t be able to find another Europe hike to […]
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 the world into great uncertainty. On the other hand, the Wandering Kiwi family has had a consistently excellent year pursuing […]
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 they travel so combine your annual break with getting fit, gaining a new skill, or raising money for your favourite […]
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 near Karakol we came upon a large family of Kyrgyz having a picnic. They had driven up the track as […]
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 great place to stay, especially for first-time visitors, thanks to the plethora of London Intercontinental Hotels Group accomodations nearby. You’ll find […]
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 of the two variants leading from Les Contamines to Les Houches has two variants. This turned out to be a […]
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 was still breaking through the clouds when I woke up, I decided to stay in bed for an extra half […]