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Get off the beaten path in Italy for a more sustainable trip

Italy has invested millions in sustainable tourism, from walking trails to trains.

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Meet the 21-year-old walking from Manchester to Ibiza to raise money

Henry Moores met his target three days before his arrival on the Spanish island, so has decided to set a new challenge by increasing the target to over €177,000.

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El Camino de Santiago alternatives that are cheaper and quieter

Already feeling the heat in Europe? Plan an autumn hike along these quiet alternatives to the Camino.

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World’s longest circular hiking trail to open in Europe this summer

Portugal’s tourist hotspots are overwhelmed with visitors. A new hiking trail aims to restore balance.

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This stunning Italian island is offering free stays to young hikers

This cammino comes with the perk of three free nights in charming campsites and B&Bs.

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New hiking trail through Italy’s wild Dolomites opens for summer

The circular route is 170 kilometres long and can be completed in seven days.

People

How female-only adventure travel is driving change in Jordan

‘Islam does not have to limit you’: Meet the female guides changing the face of tourism in Jordan.

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Europe’s off-the-beaten-track highlights according to travellers

You might not get to see iconic landmarks or eat in raved-about restaurants, but you’ll find space, peace and a few surprises.

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Walk the line: 5 of the best railway hiking trails in Europe

From a planted walkway in the heart of Paris to a cross-border odyssey, here are our top picks for rail trails in Europe.

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Shake off winter with these beautiful spring hikes in Europe

Ready to embrace the new season? Get outdoors with the best spring hikes in Europe.

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History, culture and idyllic scenery: Why to visit Lithuania in 2024

It’s about to get easier to get to Lithuania. Here’s why you should add it to your holiday hit list.

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How to explore Serbia’s untouched national parks this summer

With ravines, ski slopes and wildlife-rich forests, Serbia’s national parks have plenty to offer the adventurous visitor.

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From Asturias to Galicia, Spain’s green north is an adventurer’s dream

Leave Spain’s busy beaches and venture into the lesser explored green north.

Nature

National park wolves can be shot with paintball guns, Dutch court says

Wolves at a popular national park have been approaching human visitors more frequently.

Green News

Nature-loving hiker dies in ‘whiteout conditions’ in the US

‘If we take care of nature, nature will take care of us’ said Christopher Roma, one of almost 100 people to die during the extreme winter storms.

Destinations

Where to go hiking in Albania’s untamed northern hinterland

The Valbona Pass is an accessible (though not easy) hiking route that local tour companies have incorporated into a convenient three-day adventure.

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These remote mountains in Central Asia are a hiker’s paradise

The landlocked country in Central Asia is home to some of the highest mountains of the world, which remain unknown to the crowds flocking to Everest.

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Why you should think twice before using Google Maps for your hike

Google Maps may be one of the most popular navigation apps, but hikers should not rely on the system in the wilderness.

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This undiscovered travel gem has fairytale villages and fire temples

It takes only 3 to 5 hours to drive across Azerbaijan, north to south. But the trip takes you across 11 different climate zones and just as many different, stunning landscapes.

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Chilean glacier permanently closed to hikers after ice chunk falls off

Local guides says the closure of Patagonia's Exploradores glacier is an 'economic and emotional blow'.