Tag: Hiking
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Why you should try unplugged travel in 2024
REDISCOVERING WANDERLUST: THE RISING TREND OF UNPLUGGED TRAVEL AND DIGITAL DETOX. In an era dominated by digital connectivity and the constant hum of notifications, a growing number of travelers are embracing a refreshing trend—packing their bags and embarking on journeys completely unplugged from the digital world. The allure of unplugged…
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I’ve been walking for 18 months: Here are 8 benefits of walking long distances
8 BENEFITS OF WALKING: BENEFITS OF WALKING LONG DISTANCES. Okay, this title is perhaps a bit misleading, I have of course been walking for more than 18 months. I am after all, in my mid-thirties. So, it would be more accurate to say that I have been walking for over…
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Testing the Osprey guarantee: Osprey 30Litre Backpack
TESTING THE OSPREY GUARANTEE: OSPREY 30 LITRE BACKPACK. I travel full time, and invariably when travelling overseas I try to use my Osprey 30 litre backpack. Not only is this the perfect size for a long-distance hiking trip, but it also fits perfectly under an airplane seat – meaning I…
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Lycian Way Trail: How to hike the Lycian Way Self-Guided
LYCIAN WAY TRAIL: HOW TO HIKE THE LYCIAN WAY SELF-GUIDED. We recently walked a selection of the highlights of the Lycian Way Trail. Although this is a popular walk, information about it is patchy. Here you can find our guide to walking the Lycian Way self-guided. This post covers all…
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Jordan Itinerary 7 days: A guide to beautiful places in Jordan
TRAVEL GUIDE: Jordan itinerary 7 days – a guide to all the beautiful places in Jordan, historical sites in Jordan and the best hikes in Jordan. For a small country, Jordan packs it in. What do I mean by “it?” Quite simply, everything. Jordan has it all. For nature lovers…
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Camino Portuguese Route – daily stages and all you need to know
Walking or cycling the Camino de Santiago is one of the most life changing experiences you can have. Each day, waking up and knowing that you’ve got an amazing day of walking ahead of you and that with each step you are edging closer to Santiago de Compostela is a…
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The Camino de Santiago Finisterre: All you need to know
Are you wondering about walking to Finisterre, also known as the end of the world? Well, you should do it! If you’ve got time at the end of walking one of the other Camino routes, you’re guaranteed to enjoy the walk from Santiago to Finisterre. Here’s our guide to walking…
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Pilgrim walk in Italy. Staying in convents and monasteries, all you need to know.
The Via Francigena is at its core a religious pilgrim walk in Italy, France and Swtizerland. Today people walk the Via Francigena for all sorts of reasons, including tourism and in search of good food and wine. Although many people walking the Via Francigena do of course undertake the pilgrimage…
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The best things to do in Braemar Scotland – all you need to know
Let’s all go to Braemar! Bra-marrr (in my best Scottish accent). Braemar is the home of the Highland Games, surrounded by stunning nature and close to Balmoral. If it’s good enough for the Royal Family, then it’s good enough for me. Visiting Braemar Scotland in winter was a wonderful experience,…
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Is Haifa worth visiting? All you need to know about Haifa in Israel.
Haifa, Israel’s third largest city is perhaps unheard of to most people from outside the region. With a population on just over 300,000 people (2019) I decided to visit this city after Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Is Haifa worth visiting? Find out more below. Where is Haifa? Haifa is located…