Can I tell you a secret? For travelers, France feels like a club, one you sometimes have to put your foot in the door to gain entry. And being …
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Inverness Hiking: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Charley L. in Amsterdam: "My plan is to fly to Inverness for a longish weekend of solo walking and pub-ing. Any tips?" For hikes near …
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The Luberon Loop: A Confession
I have a confession about my new hiking guidebook, The Luberon Loop. Two admissions, actually: Luberon Loop Confession #1 The Luberon Loop …
Introducing The Luberon Loop
The Luberon Loop is a hiking route in Provence, France that connects 27 hilltop villages, along with an endless array of amazing restaurants, …
Highlights From Hiking The Luberon Loop, 2022
In late September, I returned to Provence's Luberon region for one last zip around The Luberon Loop before finishing the hiking guide. The guide …
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Where to Swim (Yes, Swim) Among Underwater Roman Ruins in Europe
I plunged into the turquoise Adriatic Sea. Its crisp waters provided welcome relief on another 90-degree day in Croatia. My eyes scanned the sea …
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10 Long Hiking Trails in France for Your Bucket List
Forget the Mont Blanc Tour and Corsica’s vaunted GR 20. The best hiking in France is found between fairytale villages, among lush river valleys, farm …
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Ciudad Perdida: A Guide to the Lost City Trek in Colombia
The secret is out: The Lost City trek in Colombia is one of the world’s great hiking adventures. Since the Colombian Army secured the area once and …
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Hiking France: A Village-to-Village Walk in Provence
Ever felt the urge to shoulder a backpack and hike from village to village in rural France? Eating baguette-picnic lunches and Provencal dinner …
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Travel at a Human Pace, a Q&A with “Explore Europe on Foot” Author Cassandra Overby
Ever dreamed of exploring Europe by hiking village to village, hut to hut? Does the idea of a full day outside exploring beautiful countryside and …
Trekking the Salkantay to Machu Picchu con Refugios
An alternative to the permit-required and heavily touristed Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu can be attempted in a variety of ways -- …
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