Guest Post: Hiking in New Zealand Meet a Seal on a Day Hiking Trail Aside from being able to get up close and personal with a seal on a day hiking trail, Jade Johnston of OurOyster.com also says: This walk has it all. Views of mountain ranges, picturesque pasture lands, ocean views, a forest hike, and…
Day Hikes in Germany Lake Starnberg In Munich for the Oktoberfest and already yearning for something else to see than men in short trousers and vomiting Aussies? Then I suggest the oompah-free zone of Lake Starnberg. There is no shortage of attractive hiking destinations for day trips near Munich where you are during the Oktoberfest….
Guest Post: Hiking in the Lake District The Coffin Route Trust Zoë Dawes to find a quirky hiking/walking trail. She tells us more about it in this quirky guest post. The Coffin Route from Grasmere to Rydal village may not sound the most attractive of walks, but I promise you, it is a delight. In fact, it’s…
Hiking near Paris Hiking in Paris boondocks After last week’s trip to the foret domaniale near the ancient royal castle of Versailles, (a tourist hotspot as hot as any in or around Paris), we travelled this time to the Paris boondocks of Santeuil, a place so obscure that the ticket vendor at the local transport…
Guest Post: Easy hiking – UK by Natalia Kent is often called ‘The Garden of England’. In the country’s South-East, most parts are easily accessible from London by road and rail, and the area is home to a wealth of National Trust and English Heritage properties. It is also an ideal area for walking. Not only does…
Guest Post: Easy hikes – Lake District by Zoe Dawes There is no lovelier place in the world than the Lake District in the beautiful county of Cumbria, NW UK. It is most famous for its lovely lakes and impressive mountain scenery, home to England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike (3210 feet) and England’s largest lake, Windermere (10.5…