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The Great Glen: coast to coast along Scotland’s rift valley
Scotland’s epic Great Glen is the gift of a dramatic tectonic collision that raised the Scottish Highlands and opened a giant crack across the entire width of the country. Surrounded by some of the UK’s highest mountains and filled with four immense lochs, the glen is rich in Highland heritage and i
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A wild camper’s guide to the world
Waking up surrounded by natural beauty and experiencing the solitude of the countryside is what lures many a traveller to wild camping.As romantic as it sounds, there are still rules to consider – rules that not only make the experience safe and rewarding, but also preserve such special places for t
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A beginners guide to the art of hiking
A walk in the park is one thing, but a wilderness hike is another. Go too far, choose a route too tough, set off without appropriate gear or the right preparation, and an outdoor adventure can turn ugly and maybe even dangerous.Here are some top tips for beginners in the art of hiking.Choose the rig
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Circumnavigating Seoul: Hiking the ancient city wall
In the 600-plus years that Seoul has been Korea’s capital, the city has changed in many respects, save one: it’s kept its original city wall. An architectural treasure and contender for Unesco World Heritage status, Seoul City Wall snakes in an 18.6km ring over the peaks of Bukaksan (342m), Naksan (
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Peaks of the Balkans: how to plan a cross
Descending through the forest from the Albania–Montenegro border pass, an unassailable stillness pervades, punctuated only by the sound of cowbells rising from the valley below. Sheep come into view, dozens of white specks grazing high pastures filled with young grass and wildflowers, all in the pro
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From the Pennines to Pembrokeshire: Britains seven best long
Britain’s wild and varied countryside is best experienced on foot. But rather than spending a day hiking an ancient byway or climbing a hill, why not throw yourself into a multi-day trek? These long-distance paths take in Hadrian’s Wall, Iron Age barrows, sweeping bays and a Welsh book festival, and
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How to prepare for a successful summit
Nothing stirs a climber’s soul quite like a beautiful summit. John Muir put it best when he wrote, ‘The mountains are calling and I must go.’ But if you want to enjoy a high-altitude escape – perhaps at the very top of the world – it’ll take much more than just willpower.Planning and preparation are
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Is it time to go back to Nepal?
On 25 April and 12 May 2015, deadly earthquakes struck central Nepal, causing catastrophic damage to Kathmandu and the surrounding valleys. Harrowing pictures of magnificent temples turned to rubble and concrete hotels collapsed on their foundations were beamed around the world. Five months on from
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Best of the Rockies: how to choose a national park
If youre like most, you probably already have an image in your mind of what the Rocky Mountain region is like – a string of jagged, snow-capped peaks, a wide-open meadow or a sheer-walled river canyon. But it’s a big territory. Where do you even begin? If you’re a first-timer to the Rockies, you
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Hiking in Norway’s Helgeland
Summer days go on forever just below the Arctic Circle, meaning you’re never in a hurry while hiking in Norway’s Helgeland. Seen from a distance, the area’s snow-topped massifs appear insurmountable, but get up close and you’ll find that the opposite is true.Well-marked trails make these mountains a
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A walking tour of Québec City
Founded in 1608, Québec City is North America’s oldest walled city and the cradle of French civilization in the New World. It’s also a walker’s dream: compact, picturesque and brimming with European charm.This tour reveals Québec’s rich and colorful history, taking you down narrow cobblestoned stree
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Autumn in Finland: an alternative fall foliage tour
Warm, lemon-yellow sunshine on a cornflower blue lake; the sound of leaves falling in the forest like soft rain; carpets of crimson berries crunching underfoot – nowhere does autumn come in such a burst of sensory glory as in Finland.Locals even have a special name for the fleeting season, ruska, an
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A beginner’s guide to the Lake District
The Lake District is a hauntingly beautiful corner of our planet and easily the most scenic place in England. The landscape is simply spellbinding: shadowy ridges gilded with golden light, shimmering meadows ablaze with wild flowers, and sparkling blue lakes that reflect the whole glorious scene.
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Italys seven best hikes: majestic mountains, dramatic coastlines and smouldering volcanoes
While Italys natural wonders are well documented, it isnt until you strike out into the wild mountains and trek along its vertiginous coastlines that you realise how bella this country really is.From the cliff-hanging trails of Amalfi to the colossal granite spires of the Dolomites, volcano climbs i
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Hiking Kyrgyzstan: a trekkers guide to the Tian Shan
Bishkek has many moments of beauty, but its the Tian Shan mountains that are the real scenic draw of Kyrgyzstan.Bishkek serves as a de facto visa capital of Central Asia, so many travellers find themselves with a bit of extra time here, passing the painless few days for a Kazakh tourist visa or the
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Top 10 detours off the Everest trek
As Nepal cleans up the damage from the devastating earthquakes in April and May, trekkers are slowly returning to the trails that cut a spectacular path through the Nepal Himalaya. As before the disaster, many are setting their sights on the Everest region – and particularly the route to Base Camp –
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Walking in Australias Northern Territory
Beyond the stereotyped images of heat, monsoon and crocodiles, Australias Northern Territory is emerging as one of the countrys finest and most spectacular walking destinations. The Larapinta Trail, a 223km hike through the West MacDonnell Ranges outside of Alice Springs, is famed among walkers the
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How to plan a trip to Malaysias Cameron Highlands
So you want to roam Malaysias Cameron Highlands, stroll in tea plantations, and pause for cream-slathered scones along the way? You arent alone. Verdant views and refreshing temperatures lure travellers from around the country (and beyond) to this hilly region on the westernmost edge of Pahang stat
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Exploring Phong Nha
World Heritage Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, with its karst mountains, underground rivers, historic sites, extensive caves and unspoilt jungle, is packed with opportunities to hike, bike, paddle or simply relax in one of Vietnams most spectacular and interesting regions.The national park is famou
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Walks on the wild side: best places to stretch your legs in northeast Thailand
So youve partied on Pha-Ngan, snorkelled off Similan and temple-toured in Chiang Mai. If youre now looking for somewhere to just get out and stretch your legs, Thailands little-visited northeast may have just what you need. ‘Isan’, as it’s called, has a rugged charm all its own, with plateaus, mount
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