“I think that I shall never see a walk more lovely than one featuring New Zealand’s unique variety of trees,” as famous American poet Joyce Kilmer didn’t write. But if he’d been to New Zealand, walking across the country to see the trees on offer, and learned a little about their quirks and stories – […]

In New Zealand, walking can be more of an adventure than people ever imagine. And there’s nowhere better to put your adventurous spirit to the test than by deciding to explore the Franz Joseph Glacier. A remnant from the Ice Age, the glacier is 12 km long – though your walks don’t have to be, […]

Walking South Africa’s magnificent landscape is the best way to not only explore the wonderful scenery, but also to immerse yourself in the warm and engaging culture of the local people. Hiking through the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains, wandering the picturesque Garden Route, or simply strolling along the waterfront at Cape Town; no matter where you […]

If you’re planning a holiday walking South Africa, the chances are that you are going to be joining a group tour with an experienced leader to guide you. These types of tours are the best way to get the most out of a walking holiday as you have most of the hard work, like finding […]

If you like your holidays to involve plenty of walking, Peru is certainly one of the best places you could choose to go. But every now and then you might just want to get the weight off your feet and give your legs a rest. If that is the case, then here are some of […]

No matter what kind of traveller you are, if you are planning a holiday to New Zealand, the chances are that you are going for either of the country’s two most popular draw cards: the wine or the walking. New Zealand has abundant opportunities to enjoy either or, more often than not, both at the […]

Walking South Africa is hungry work and if you’re planning on walking around the Stellenbosch then you’ll find that your stomach won’t stop rumbling from all the delicious food on offer. The Stellenbosch isn’t just the wine capital of South Africa, but also a gastro-lover’s paradise offering fresh local produce and gourmet restaurants. Here are […]

From the lost city of the Incas, to the shores of Lake Titicaca, walking Peru’s landscapes is truly the best way to see the wonders of the country. But if your weary feet need a day’s respite, why not get a bird’s eye view of Peru? Hot Air Ballooning A few miles south of the […]

Cape Town is often lauded as being South Africa’s premier city destination but, although it is undeniably beautiful and an exciting and cosmopolitan place to visit, it is not the only jewel in South Africa’s crown. Durban, in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, is a beautiful sub-tropical city with just as much personality as her […]

When you think of South Africa, which animals immediately come to mind? If you’re like most people then it’s probably one of the famous ‘Big Five’: the lion, the rhino, the leopard, the buffalo and the biggest of all – the elephant. However beautiful they are, none of these animals could really be described as […]