Our group of 15 met at the Oxwich Bay Hotel on the Gower Peninsula, Wales, at 3 o’clock to stretch our legs on our first walk after our journey. The sun shone over the bay as clouds sped across the sky and we set off from the hotel heading west. We stopped to admire Oxwich […]

This short break is a walking discovery tour with a difference: a new concept that combines city and country where you walk your way around city sights and historic monuments as well as the surrounding countryside.  You savour the unique cultural experience of the City of Light, followed by a visual history lesson in Versailles, […]

Where to Stay: The Best Centre We have explored much of North Cyprus and undoubtedly the best centre is Kyrenia, or Girne as it’s known in North Cyprus. Since the borders were open, the most convenient arrival airport is Larnaca in the south of the island. There are direct flights from 18 UK airports and […]

Walking in North Cyprus: When to Go and  How to Get There Have you thought about taking a walking holiday in North Cyprus this spring on the hottest, driest island in the Mediterranean? Here’s what I love about this beautiful island: the warmth of the sun for 9 hours daily, 340 days per year breathtakingly […]

Self-Guided  & Guided Walking Holidays: the Difference   We are often asked how self-guided walking holidays differ from guided walking holidays. If you’ve only ever been on guided walks, you might feel a bit daunted by the idea of guiding yourself! So we’ve written the following guide if you’re considering self-guided walking holidays but need […]

Majorca is a paradise for walking, particularly around the Soller Valley, a world away from Magaluf and the high rises of the south coast. Here is tranquillity, stunning scenery and, for us Brits, the wonder of guaranteed blue skies and sunshine! Our favourite time of year is May when it’s warm enough to walk unencumbered […]