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Hiking In The Rocky Mountains

Guest Post: Hiking in the Rocky Mountains

The Rocky Mountains are a stunning option for hiking in the USA.

The USA is an absolute dream for hikers, with its massively diverse scenery meaning there is something to suit all tastes, and beautiful weather in which to enjoy it.

With so much gorgeous scenery on offer it can be difficult to narrow down the options as to where exactly to hike, but when it comes to quality of trails, it is extremely hard to beat the famous Rocky Mountains.

The Rocky Mountains offer a deliciously rugged landscape, with cold grey peaks reaching up into the blue sky and still, tranquil lakes lying between them. Greenery also covers most of the landscape, with much of it being densely forested, and hikers can walk alongside swift-moving streams.

It really . . . → More Easy Hiking: Hiking In The Rocky Mountains

Hiking The Way Of St James

Guest Post: Hiking El Camino de Santiago de Compostela

Hikers in Spain will witness a diverse range of landscapes during their journey, from rugged mountainsides and luscious greenery to quaint villages dotted with whitewashed houses.

Many people visiting Spain for a trek will opt to go hiking the Way of St James – an ancient pilgrimage with a fascinating history that is once again gaining in popularity. The beauty of this trek is that while all walkers must end up at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in the north west of Spain, there is no set route and therefore hikers can challenge themselves as little or as much as they like, and stop off at locations that suit their tastes.

During medieval times, the Way of St James was once one of the most important Christian pilgrimage routes . . . → More Easy Hiking: Hiking The Way Of St James

Some Of The Best Relaxed Walks Around The Lake District

"Helm Crag from Grasmere, picture by Delmonti"

Guest Post: Hiking in the UK – Lake District

It goes without saying that the Lake District is one of the best places to visit to enjoy some of our country’s most breathtaking scenery. Many a hiker has travelled far and wide in search of a good hike only to return to the UK’s fair shores declaring the Lake District the best around.

The region is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts and offers an abundance of different activities to be enjoyed depending on how active you feel like being. Perhaps most importantly, the picturesque towns from which you can reach the National Park are an attraction in themselves, offering many a warm fire side by which to indulge in a well-earned pub lunch. To make the most of your walking holiday in the Lake District all you need to find is reasonable car hire to . . . → More Easy Hiking: Some Of The Best Relaxed Walks Around The Lake District

Cornwall And Easy Hiking

Guest Post: Hiking in the UK – Cornwall Cornwall is devastatingly beautiful, with coastlines, coves, cliff tops, and countryside that will take your breath away. It’s a perfect easy hiking destination, offering coastal hiking as well as strolls on the Moors.

Going hiking in Cornwall is a wonderful way to get the most out of a family holiday. It has its health benefits and Cornwall has so many scenic offerings for you and the family to enjoy after all that effort. It’s brilliant!

"A holiday cottage in Cornwall"

A holiday rental cottage in Cornwall is a great way to get right in the heart of the Cornish countryside for a hiking adventure. The ability to set up a home away from home is a massive selling point for choosing a holiday cottage over a hotel, and the fact that it comes with all the comforts . . . → More Easy Hiking: Cornwall And Easy Hiking

Hiking To See The Best Of Vietnam

Guest Post: Where to go hiking in Asia – Vietnam Although Vietnam’s major cities – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh – are very much on the up and up, no Vietnam holiday is complete without experiencing this country’s remarkable, iconic countryside.

Photo by Benjamin Lyons (Flickr)

Misty green hills terraced with rice paddies, oxen working the fields, tended by folk in their broad conical hats – it’s all still there, albeit ever more exposed to modern influence.

You can certainly experience a spectacular rolling vista of rural Vietnam from the windows of your train, and you’d get to meet a good number of everyday Vietnamese people on your journey – the train is a cheap, interesting way to cover the long distance from North to South, and certainly shouldn’t be sniffed at.

But it’s impossible to get a real idea of any country . . . → More Easy Hiking: Hiking To See The Best Of Vietnam

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Hiking In The Rocky Mountains

Hiking The Way Of St James

Some Of The Best Relaxed Walks Around The Lake District

Cornwall And Easy Hiking

Hiking To See The Best Of Vietnam

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