The United States is full of amazing places to explore on foot, whether you’re looking for small towns where you can leave your car behind or picturesque islands perfect for a walking vacation. Here are some of the best car free vacations in the US for people who love to walk, from well-known spots like […]
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Imagine a cozy remote hiking lodge situated in a beautiful location where you can hike different paths each day and return for a hearty meal and comfy bed each night. A place where you only unpack once and you’re surrounded by others who enjoy the same outdoor activities. Sounds lovely, right? We think so, and
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Looking for ways to save money on travel and help save the planet? Does the idea of hiking different routes each day and returning to the same cozy lodging each night sound appealing? If so, keep reading because we’re going to share with you our favorite ways to find center-based walking holidays. Table of Contents
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When one man’s dream to bring inn to inn hiking to the United States becomes reality and is kept alive by a team of dedicated people for nearly 50 years, that is something truly worth celebrating! Our last two posts have highlighted people who created inn to inn hiking routes in California and Colorado. Today
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Continuing our series on the people behind inn to inn hiking in the United States, this week we look to sunny California where a walk on the rugged coastline inspired one man to put an idea into action. Meet California’s inn to inn hiking creator Tom Courtney is the founder of Walkabout California, the site
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We can count on one hand the number of inn to inn hiking routes that currently exist in the US and one of them is in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Designing a new trail that connects reliable lodging is a challenge in any country but it’s especially difficult in America. It takes an intrepid
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Self-guided walking tours are just like any other type of travel — there’s a wide variety with lots of competing companies. There are large companies offering highly polished websites and a huge selection of destinations. There are local family-operated businesses offering personalized experiences. Then there are the small tour operators who focus on a particular
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While the Greek mainland is known for some truly amazing hikes (Menalon Trail, Vikos Gorge, Pelion Peninsula, Meteora and others), there is something special about hiking the Greek islands. As with most island vacations, time slows and the world’s troubles seem far removed. Coastal breezes caress your skin and secluded beaches offer shade and rest
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A hike through the Dutch countryside may not be the first thing that pops into your head when planning a trip to the Netherlands, but it should be and we’re going to tell you why and how to do it. Table of Contents Our first trip to the Netherlands was unfortunately on a river cruise.
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One only needs to look up “books about walking” to see how much people across the globe revere this activity. I could easily make a list of over 50 titles that have been published in the past century and translated into several languages, but those lists already exist. What I find most interesting is how
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