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January 02, 2018 Your Words, Not Ours: How I Met My Husband

Read time – 5 minutes “It’s all fifteen years ago now, but it was a fortnight that’s changed my life – in all sorts of unexpected ways, all of them for the better.” Helen Fowler tells us the story of how she met her husband… Helen and Mark When Helen Met Mark It was just...

December 16, 2017 14 Ideas for New Year Challenges

Read time – 4 minutes All too often, the first couple of months of a year are scarred by broken resolutions and shattered fitness aspirations. Don’t let this year go the same way; we’ve got plenty of exciting challenges to awaken your motivational mojo! Travel plans are a powerful motivator – there’s no better way to prompt...

December 05, 2017 8 Summits to Climb in the New Year

Read time – 2 minutes Need a New Year’s resolution that you’ll want to keep? Forget boring resolutions about what you’ll quit or lose, here are 8 summits to climb in the New Year. From splendidly isolated peaks to iconic volcanic summits, there really is a mountain for everyone. Climb one and chances are it...

October 18, 2017 The Best Treks in Italy

Read time – 4 minutes Italy is one of our most popular destinations for walkers looking for something special, because in this beautiful country, ‘something special’ waits for you around every corner. Boasting stunning coastline, fiery volcanoes, ancient towns and a wealth of mouth-watering produce celebrated the world over, every day and every trip offers...

October 11, 2017 Carried Away: Peru Porter Project

Read time – 1 minute What happens when one Irishman takes on the Inca Trail – as a porter?! In 2016, Jarlath McHale took on Peru’s most famous trek, the Inca Trail. In 2017, he went back to complete the same four-day route – but this time as one of the porters who so inspired...

Group admiring views of Mont Blanc, France

August 07, 2017 5 Things You Need to Know Before the Tour Du Mont Blanc

Read time – 2 minutes The Tour du Mont Blanc is an iconic trek by anyone’s estimation. It’s a classic alpine route, taking you through the finest scenery the Mont Blanc massif has to offer, from dramatic passes to charming green valleys. To enjoy it to the utmost, it is best to come prepared. Here...

August 02, 2017 Self-Guided Holidays with Headwater

Read time – 3 minutes With a wealth of relaxed walking and cycling itineraries in Europe, our sister company Headwater are experts when it comes to organising active self-guided holidays. They do all the planning for you, putting together routes and flexible schedules so all you need to focus on is savouring your quality time...

July 03, 2017 Reasons to Visit Canada

Read time – 1 minute Canada turns 150 this year – and we have to say, Canada, you’re looking pretty good for your age. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of confederation, we’ve collected some jaw-dropping photos of Canada’s wild, untamed beauty. Why should I visit Canada? 1. Lose yourself in the majesty of the...

July 03, 2017 Trending Now: Off the Beaten Track

Read time – 3 minutes As travel becomes more accessible than ever before, more and more adventure travellers are heading off the beaten track for the ultimate escape. Here’s why you should do the same. In a world where we’re able to map and geo-locate every inch of our planet, there’s something very special about...

May 24, 2017 The Moonstone Trek vs. the Inca Trail

Read time – 3 minutes The Inca Trail – those three words carry worldwide recognition; this iconic trek through Peru’s jungles to the lost city of Machu Picchu is one of the most famed and prestigious in the world. But it’s not the only one. There are secret paths that wind through the Peruvian Andes, every...