Outlander – Where Is It Filmed?
TV shows set in times gone by have been incredibly popular in recent years. Downtown Abbey, Game of Thrones and Vikings are just some of the names that spring to [...]
Top 4 Irish Pilgrim Walks
Ireland is a country known for religion. Many town and place names have a connection to the religious, and the island is dotted with historical religious sites. One of the [...]
Hiking Trips for Singles
Hiking is a wonderful hobby. It’s good for the heart, for the body, and for the soul. In hot weather or cold. Outside or in (yes, people walk for miles [...]
Pilgrimage or Walking Holiday?
We recently wrote about thru-hiking as a form of long-distance hiking. Pilgrimages and walking holidays are other types of long-distance, multi-day hikes. The question is, what sets a pilgrimage apart [...]
What Is Thru-Hiking?
The term ‘Thru-hiking’ was made particularly popular in the U.S., most commonly associated with the epic hikes of the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Continental [...]
Why Go Hiking In Cornwall
History The South West Coastal Path, the most popular hike in Cornwall and one of the most popular in Britain, is now well way-marked. In times gone by, this wasn’t [...]
Walking For Weight Loss – Fitness Holidays
In a world of technology, computer jobs and desks, it can be hard to motivate yourself to get out and keep active. The first thing that’s on your mind when [...]
Poldark: A Guide To Cornwall
Poldark took television by storm in 2015, proving an instant hit. It aired for eight initial episodes in the U.K., while also securing a seven-part series in the U.S. Based [...]
5 Essential Knots: How To Tie Outdoor Knots
The Square Knot A square knot is a relatively easy knot to tie. It is useful for tying items down where it isn’t very important whether the knot stays tied [...]