Cycling Gippsland Rail Trail – Australia
Bairnsdale – Orbost 96km This rail trail is an excellent weekend ride in eastern Victoria, Australia. The gravel trail follows an old rail alignment through relatively flat countryside. The main […]
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Hiking to Calypso’s cave – Gozo, Malta
The walk to Calypso’s cave and around the Ramla beach headland provides an interesting cross section of Gozo life. This trail is unmarked and varies from strolling along roads to […]
Hiking Santorini’s Crater Rim – Greece
The Santorini crater walk from Fira to Oia provides jaw dropping views and a great opportunity to marvel at whitewashed villas clinging to the hillside. This easily accessible trail weaves […]
Hiking the Barranco de Masca – Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Hiking down the Barranco de Masca from the quaint village of Masca is one of the most rewarding day walks on the planet. This relatively remote trail weaves between towering […]
Hiking the Thames Path – England
The Thames path is a 294km hiking route that follows the Thames river from its source in the Cotswolds to the tidal barriers in east London. The walk takes around […]
Hiking the Tongariro Crossing – New Zealand
The Tongariro Crossing, in the central north island in New Zealand, is arguably the world’s greatest day walk. The walk is a strenuous one-way trail that crosses alpine tussock, weaves […]
Skiing Whakapapa to Turoa – New Zealand
It’s possible to ski from Whakapapa to Turoa on Mt Ruapehu. Rumours abound about possible new chairlifts linking the fields or perhaps a new snow groomer trail to open up […]
Cycling Yangshuo – China
Loop trip 20-30km Explore the world’s most enchanting scenery by bike. Hiring a bike in Yangshuo is easy, the roads are relatively flat and there are endless corners to explore. […]
Cycling the Eurovelo 6 – France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary
St Nazaire – Budapest 3000km The Eurovelo 6 follows the Loire, the Rhine and then finally the Danube across Europe. This is a journey of epic proportions. Riding Notes This […]
Cycling the Furka Pass and Grimsel Pass – Switzerland
Andermatt – Meiringen 40km Riding the Furka and Grimsel Passes is amazing. The picture postcard bends and stunning scenery showcase all that is awesome about riding in Switzerland. Riding Notes […]
