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4 Global Walking Destinations for All Seasons

July 4, 2019 by admin

We all have our individual “likes” when it comes to walking holidays.

Some of us love the buzz of being around others, while for some the best thing about taking a walking holiday is the opportunity to enjoy a sense of calm solitude and of being disconnected from the wider world, with our interactions with others limited to meeting local people and engaging in the local way of life.

Even what these look like can differ wildly from person to person.

With that in mind, we’ve taken a look at a number of different walking destinations “for all seasons”. Whether you like to visit a pub at the end of a long day or retire to your own company in a tent in a remote location, it’s all catered for here, and sometimes are available in the same place!

Where should be next on your walking “where to go” list?

1. North Pennines, Northern England

England’s Pennine Hills – and specifically the Pennine Way – offers some of the most famous walking and sights in the United Kingdom.

While their “little brother” the North Pennines is a popular destination for walking for those local to the region, they’re criminally underrated when it comes to how many people visit from further afield and overseas.

One of the best things about the region is how unspoiled and natural it is. The nearby Lake District is beautiful but the fingerprints of its man-made, manufactured elements are easy to spot and can take away some of the charm of the location.

By contrast, the North Pennines’ spreading moorlands and valleys, with miles of rights of way for walkers, give a real feeling of being at one with the world and give you the opportunity to switch off and disconnect. When it’s time to kick back you have the choice of anything from wild camping to staying in one of the many local bed and breakfast establishments, while many of the local pubs offer rooms, too.

2. Black Forest, South West Germany

Germany’s Black Forest region offers something of a paradox as a travel destination.

It’s quaint, calm, and relaxing, while at the same time more often than not will be buzzing thanks to the presence of fellow travellers throughout the year. Although there are miles of tracks in the region that are shared access for walkers, bicycles, and even Segway scooters, you will also find plenty of quieter escapes where you can walk for miles and find nothing but other walkers. You’ll also have the choice of enjoying flatter walking routes or taking to one of the many mountainous trails the Black Forest has to offer.

As well as the beautiful walking location, there are plenty of sights to see, too. The Schauinsland mountain can be walked or alternatively you can take a lift to the top, and there’s a viewing tower and even a hotel on the mountain, too!

The Triberg Waterfalls are undoubtedly worth the walk, while the Mummelsee and Titisee lakes are both tranquil and calming.

Perhaps the best thing about a visit here is that you can combine the escapism of the mountains and the forest with a city break in Freiburg, which is a magnificent place to visit and spend a few days!

3. Australian Alps, South East Australia

While there are still people who can’t quite believe that it snows in Australia, many of us are just getting on with taking advantage of everything the Australian Alps has to offer.

Granted, this region would make any credible list of “countries you’d be surprised you can take a skiing trip to”, but we love it here in the summer when miles of walking and hiking trails and mountain passes become accessible on foot.

The most famous of these is actually named “The Australian Alps Walking Track”, and if you have a couple of months that you can afford to spend disconnected from the world, we would absolutely recommend doing the whole 655km walk from start to finish. If you need to take a shorter trip, then it’s easy to pick up and drop out at various parts of the track, while the region straddles a number of National Parks which themselves offer miles of walking as well as other activities.

4. Tianzi Mountain, Hunan Province, Southern China

During the Chinese winter, the temperatures around the Tianzi Mountain can drop to around 5°C, a lot of the café facilities are closed, and the local shuttle buses around the park don’t run as often as they do during the summer peak.

The winter is absolutely the best time to go there!

Yeah, you read that right. Tianzi Mountain and the whole surrounding region of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is much, much better in the quieter months. The mountains look haunting in the usual mist that appears following rainfall, and while you will still encounter others – plenty of people go there when it’s quiet with the same idea as us! – the experience in the winter vs the summer is like night and day.

The Tianzi Mountain formation is famous for inspiring a scene in the Avatar movie, too, and there’s even an Avatar theme park close by if you want to let your hair down if you’re there in the summer!

Where is Your “Walk for All Seasons”?

Where is your walk for all seasons? Would you gamble on the weather in England, find solitude in China, combine tranquillity with the buzz of the city in Germany, or take on over 650km of walking in Australia? Perhaps you’d do something completely different! Let us know where you’d go and your recommendations for a stunning place to walk around the world. If we haven’t already been you might just be helping us to inspire our next trip!

Adam Sherman is the co-founder of Viakix, an American footwear company built on a passion for recreation and a sporting lifestyle. Viakix was founded on the back of a desire to find and create attractive and fashionable outdoor footwear at an affordable price.

Filed Under: Europe, Oceania, Travel Tips Tagged With: nature, outdoors, travel, walking, walking destinations

The Great and the Gorgeous Effect of Skiing in Australia 

May 7, 2018 by admin

There are ways to organize the best ski holiday in Australia. For the reason, you need to take help of the Itinerary Planner. With the right help, you can spend the time fruitfully. Australia is actually known as the hub of skiing. You can make a stay at one of the several Tyrolean ski resorts and spend the time utilizing the best of the itinerary. The main attraction of the valley lies in the experience of alpine skiing. The holiday option in Australia offers favorable ways to have perfect interaction with European culture. A skiing experience here is stupendous. Here are the reasons to help you have the perfect Australian skiing experience.

The Perfect Ambiance

The Australian skiing fields are full of adventures. You would love the quality of food at the level of service being imparted. During the skiing season, you will find the naysayers pulling the soapbox from the storage destination.

Enjoying the Snow

It is legitimate to embrace the Australian skiing routes. You would love the snowboarding roots at the place. The hills are snow fed. After the power is spread all over, you would love smoothing down the snowy lane. Enjoying the Snow is the best thing that definitely makes your trip more enjoyable.

Spotting the Wombats

Late August is a fantastic time to ski in Australia. This is when you can run after the emus and the kangaroos, the wombats, and the echidnas. They are all found to be gazing along the alpine forest on the way to Thredbo. Just imagine the fun of skiing. You have the ski patroller stopping you on the way and they are busy showing you the passing wombats. They would run along the slopes and make you feel elated.

Experiencing the Snow Depths

When skiing in Australia you don’t have an exact idea regarding the distance to be covered. You can move till the land of deserts and touch the beaches to see snow all around. You would love the experience with the spring snow depths. You would even feel lovely with the mid-winter snow depths.

The Snowy Experience

One can follow the Itinerary planner and feel great to be a part of the expedition. When you are skiing in Australia you would love to be competitive. You are ready to pay the right price for the sport and then it would be a real thrill gushing through the snow. It is lovely skiing and snowboarding in unpredictable situations. You have full blown knee deep powder and you would enjoy the sunny day with the ice and the wind.

Understanding the Locals

You don’t need a passport for the kind of Australian skiing experience. Cat skiing is free at the place. You feel lovely with the building up of the powder snow. For skiing in this part of the world, you need to understand the locals. You need to listen to their demands and there is no scope for you to argue in English.

Filed Under: Oceania, Travel Tips Tagged With: Australia, destinations, Oceania, skiing holiday, travel, vacation

Five Unique Activities You Can Only Do In New Zealand

November 22, 2017 by admin

New Zealand is well known for being a country of beautiful scenery and dramatic landscapes, but it’s also home to some of the world’s most interesting and impressive activities. Whether you’re heading to New Zealand for a few weeks or you’re embarking on a much longer backpacking adventure, there are a lot of different New Zealand guided tours on offer.

There are so many different activities to choose from it can be difficult to know which to prioritise. So, we’ve narrowed it down to five unique activities you can only do in New Zealand. Whether you give them a go as part of one of the New Zealand guided tours or you head there yourself, they’re sure to be experiences you won’t be forgetting any time soon.

  1. See the Southern Lights

Much like the Northern Lights in countries such as Iceland and Alaska, the Southern Lights can be seen from specific places in New Zealand. The Southern Lights – also known as the Aurora Australis – is impressive to witness and it’s something not many people have the opportunity to see in their lifetime.

  1. Brave the Shotover Canyon Swing

You may have seen videos of people braving the Shotover Canyon Swing on social media, as they’re great to watch. Well, if you’re in New Zealand you can give it a go yourself. The unique swing has a 60 metre freefall down into a rocky canyon, followed by swinging for 200m; it’s not for the faint hearted.

  1. See a Wild Kiwi Bird

The kiwi bird is often associated with New Zealand and rightly so; it’s the country’s national icon and the only place they are found on Earth. So, spotting one when you’re there is something you won’t find yourself doing elsewhere.

  1. Check Out Never Before Seen Plants

A number of New Zealand’s plants cannot be found anywhere else. So, if you’re into plants and nature, there’s a whole host you won’t have seen before.

  1. Visit Hobbiton

Whether you’re a fan of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogies or you’re simply interested in seeing something a little bit unusual, you’ll enjoy a trip to Hobbiton. Hobbiton was where a lot of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ were filmed and it’s comprised of movie sets, hobbit holes and exciting things to see.

Filed Under: Oceania, Travel Tips Tagged With: destinations, holiday, new zealand, Oceania, travel, vacation

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