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Winter walking : Cabo de Sao Vicente lighthouse

Winter walking in the Algarve

While most European countries battle with cold, wet days and short daylight hours, winter walking in the Algarve is mostly sunny with pleasant temperatures. It might not be beach weather but the network of paths on the clifftops or inland provide some fantastic walking trails to stay fit and active during your winter walking...

Faro flamingos

How to spend quality time near Faro

The southernmost part of Portugal, the Algarve is well known for endless sunshine, hot summers and beautiful sandy beaches. So it’s no surprise that the majority of tourists who arrive at Faro airport continue their journey to one of the numerous seaside towns/hotels without spending any time in Faro. Unsurprisingly there are plenty of...

Hydroflask All Around Flask

Hydroflask All Around Tumbler review

Hydroflask Tumbler Here we have a 16oz Hydroflask All Around Tumbler for review. These cool looking flasks can be extremely useful in many different environments. Let’s see why we like it so much. Hydroflask The company was founded in 2009 in the US and was slowly gaining popularity locally, however it was around 2019...

The Dordogne's Marqueyssac Gardens

The Dordogne’s Marqueyssac Gardens

As we travelled along the Dordogne River we visited fascinating caves and imposing castles and also spent an amazing day in the spectacular Marqueyssac Gardens overlooking the Dordogne Valley. Brief history of the Marqueyssac Gardens The Marqueyssac Gardens (Les Jardins de Marqueyssac) – located about halfway between the two most visited villages Beynac-en-Cazenac and...

Darn Tough socks

Darn Tough socks review

Darn Tough socks We have been given a couple of pairs of Darn Tough socks for testing. We took these beauties for short and long hikes in all weathers and I have to say that we were not disappointed by the quality and comfort of the socks. Darn Tough Vermont The company has been...

Walking in Andalusia

If you are longing for those heart warming sunny walks but can not wait until warmer weather finally reaches the UK, March and April could be the perfect time for walking in Andalusia in southern Spain. The built-up belt on the coastline of Andalusia around Malaga caters for tourists with bars, restaurants and plenty...

Exposed trail on the Montgó mountain

Winter sun: Costa Blanca

The Costa Blanca as a winter destination While Northern Europe is in the grip of the cold, wet and dark winter months mild temperatures, longer days and many hours of sunshine provide perfect conditions for walking, climbing and cycling on the Costa Blanca. So not surprisingly, the coastal towns have been attracting tourists all...

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Walking in Tirol, Austria

Walking in Tirol, Austria From leisurely riverside walks to exciting via ferratas and with endless hiking trails criss-crossing the rugged mountains, there is a lot to explore while walking in Tirol. Here we suggest a few via ferrata routes (klettersteig) and some popular trails in Tirol’s Ötztal Valley that lies less than 60km from...

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Preparing for a multi-day trek

What to take on a multi-day trek In a few days’ time we are starting a multi-day trek on the historical Cami dels Bons Homes Trail (GR107) from Foix (France) over the Pyrenees to Berga (Catalunya). It is time to decide what to pack for this adventure. When packing for a multi-day trek you...

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