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August 03, 2020 Our top 5 favourite hikes in Tuscany

Imagine the Tuscan landscape and postcard-perfect rich green and warm amber, rolling hills, intersected with winding country roads that lead to quaint, medieval hamlets are likely to come to mind; an Italian landscape that has inspired artists for centuries. However, there is a less well-known beauty; the undiscovered gem of northern Tuscany and the Garfagnana...

April 27, 2020 Why Take a Walking Holiday in North America?

Maybe it’s this time of year when we ponder kick-starting our healthy (OK, make that ‘slightly healthier’) resolutions and trying to shift a few extra Christmas kilos? The time of year that makes us think of taking a walking holiday…could 2017 be the year that you get off the sun lounger and don those hiking boots?...

April 23, 2020 How to Prepare for Your First Walking Holiday

Fresh air, the great outdoors, a sense of real adventure a walking holiday is a truly wonderful thing. And with Bill Bryson’s tale of Appalachian Trial hitting the big screen, more of us than ever are likely to be inspired to take the plunge but its a good idea to do a bit more preparation...

April 23, 2020 7 Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences

When it comes to travel, everyone has a different mindset. Some are happy with an easy, relaxed week abroad, while others seek out adventure and new thrills. However, we think you’d be hard pushed to find anyone who’d turn down an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience. In the Americas, there are plenty of these to be found...

April 06, 2020 6 of the Best Hikes in Southwest USA

We’ve rounded up some of our best hikes in the USA’s Southwestern National Parks, including five achievable day hikes, and one epic trail that offers the challenge of a lifetime…so prepare your walking boots, and get inspired! Canyons and Navajo Lands, Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Distance: 5.9 miles Elevation gain: 505...

April 03, 2020 Our Top 5 Things to do in Alaska in Summer

Alaska sometimes feels like its own country rather than the 49th state of the USA. Situated in the far northwest of Northern America, Alaska is the largest state by area and shares its border with the Canadian Yukon Territory. A trip to Alaska will leave you captivated, with its rugged charm, unique culture and pristine...

April 02, 2020 Top Adventure Holidays to do in the USA this Summer

A summer spent in the USA promises new adventures and days spent having fun in the sunshine. Make your summer one to remember with adrenaline-filled activities and be left speechless as you make the most of the longer days in some of the world’s most awe-inspiring locations. Here are the top adventures that you should...

March 31, 2020 5 Worries Every Solo Traveller Can Overcome When Visiting North America

Being a single traveller opens up a world of possibilities to you. Unfettered by the desires of anyone else, you are utterly free to fulfil your travel aspirations. Often the only thing that gets in the way is fear; the closer you come to booking your trip, the larger your worries seem to loom. But...

March 30, 2020 How to Leave Your Comfort Zone on a Solo Holiday in North America

Read Time – 3 minutes Travelling solo could be one of the scariest things you’ve ever thought about doing – but it will actually probably turn out to be one of the most liberating. Let’s face it; we are by nature, social animals. We want to share, whether that’s food, or what we saw on...

March 27, 2020 Best Autumn Walks to Take in the USA

It could be argued that America is at its most beautiful in the autumn. The colours, the climate and the quieter season make it the ideal time to plan a walk on some of its magnificent trails. We’ve picked out a couple of our favourites to get you excited. Canyons and Navajo tour Zion National Park...