Solo travelling with a tour operator is becoming an increasingly popular way to explore the world. But Why? It’s because it gives people the opportunity to connect with fellow adventurers and build lasting bonds without the pressure of finding someone to go on the journey with them. We’re always keen to share glowing feedback from...
After an incredible 38 years of guiding travellers in the Himalaya, Valerie Parkinson’s breadth of local knowledge and keen expertise in the region remains unmatched. Her understanding of the terrain and the endemic wildlife that live in it, make Valerie an expert in the field when it comes to searching for the elusive snow leopard....
Make the new year you conquer one of our epic hikes of the world. There’s a whole planet out there full of incredible, life-changing hikes that will transform next year into an adventure. These are no ordinary hikes – all have something extra special, whether that’s phenomenal panoramas, a world-class trekking route, or a physical...
Why not start planning that unique adventure you’ve always been meaning to take? We’ve collated the most wanted trips of a lifetime to inspire you to start thinking ahead for 2023. So, dust off your passports and get ready to satisfy your wanderlust with our collection of adrenaline-pumping adventures and aspirational holidays. Hiking Adventures Anyone...
Read time – 2 minutes They’re the beating heart of the Inca Trail. At its highest point – Dead Woman’s Pass – the trail reaches a staggering 4,215m above sea level. But it’s not just the high altitude the porters have to contend with… every rucksack they carry weighs a hefty 20kg. The Not So...
It comes as no surprise that all of us want to alleviate those itchy feet with a hike of a lifetime. 2022 is the year to set new goals and challenges that will push your boundaries and encourage you to achieve your personal best. Well, we have just the trips that will test your mettle...
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...
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?...
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...
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...
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