6 May | Gail
Travel Diary: Verdon Gorge, France
My sister Emma and I decided we are ready for a shorter walking holiday, so we picked Verdon Gorge in southwestern France which is home to some of the most breathtaking natural beauty in all of Europe. We previously walked Dolomites in Northern Italy and also the Transylvania Carpathians Traverse in Romania. Both had …
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4 Apr | Geraldine
A Brief Explanation of the Via Francigena
What is the Via Francigena? The Via Francigena is a walking route to Rome and has been established as the centre of Catholicism since the 1st Century when Christians arrived. Since this time pilgrims have been making their way through various routes to visit the Eternal City. However, the route itself has changed over time ...
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1 Apr | Shannon
Completing the Via Francigena in 9 Days: My Cycling Tour
For the past few years, I have headed out on walking holidays, exploring and experiencing the beauty of Europe. This year, however, I wanted to try something different. Instead of hiking or walking, I wanted to do a cycling holiday. I chose to complete the Via Francigena in 9 Days, and it was one of ...
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20 Aug | One Foot Abroad
Our Adventures Hiking the Kerry Way: Friendly Towns and Beautiful Views
I have always wanted to walk the Kerry way after hearing my grandpa’s endless stories of exploring the Irish countryside as a child. Deciding where I wanted to go on holiday was a breeze. Deciding how I wanted to do it was the challenging part! I stumbled upon the option of a walking holiday and knew …
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14 May | One Foot Abroad
Tour du Mont Blanc – Daily Diary of Adventurer Silvia
The first time I heard about Tour du Mont Blanc I was so impressed by the possibility of walking through three different countries in only one week. So when I had the opportunity to do this adventure I was thrilled and packed everything right away. For those who do not know, Mont Blanc is the ...
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14 Mar | One Foot Abroad
Walking the little Island of Menorca – Diary of Eva
A few years ago, I heard Menorca had opened a coastal path circumnavigating the entire island. I was immediately intrigued! In September, I decided to go with my partner to explore the route – Cami de Cavalls (The Way of Horses). Our Trip The length of the Cami de Cavalls is 185 km. It is …
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2 Nov | Julia
The West Highland Way: The Story of My Walking Holiday in Scotland
My trip to the West Highland Way was different than any other trip I have been on before. The varying terrain types made it truly unique. We passed through lowland moors, dense woodlands, and high mountainous regions. All these terrain types are perfect for an adventurer’s holiday. The first few days of walking brought us …
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18 Oct | Julia
A Walk Through the Astounding Views of Dachstein, Austria
I grew up in the mountains, but they do not compare to these beautiful mountains in Austria. While still in the planning stages of my travels, the mighty Dachstein sounded intimidating. Standing at 2995 meters high, and being named a UNESCO world heritage site, I just could not talk myself out of it. The tour …
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17 Oct | Julia
Hiking in Tuscany: History, Culture, and Adventure
After seeing many of my friends and their families take trips to Italy the past few years, I figured it was finally time for me to stop listening to their stories and accounts of the Tuscan countryside and go see it myself. I chose a hiking holiday because I wanted to fully immerse my senses in …
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12 Oct | Gail
Walking through Romania: Unique Adventures and Encounters
My sister Emma and I went on a walking holiday to the Dolomites Mountains in Italy last year. We had itchy feet to go to another mountain range by foot, so we decided to do something different – we decided to go walking through Romania – more specifically, to Transylvania Carpathians Traverse in Romania. …
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