Brilliant Tips for the Savviest Travellers

By Julia Doherty | September 16, 2022

Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. Check out these top tips Tip #1- Always pack a towel You will not believe the number of times I have been in a situation thinking ‘why didn’t pack a towel’. Whether there has just been a spontaneous torrential downpour in…

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Five Exciting Adventures in the UK

By Julia Doherty | September 2, 2022

Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. The United Kingdom offers so much more than we will ever know. It is amazing that when something is right on your doorstep, you often find you don’t take advantage of it! I live just outside Malvern myself and have the…

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The Best Walks in the World: Dana to Petra, Jordan

By Julia Doherty | August 26, 2022

Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. This is a series of “best walks in the world” Dana to Petra, Jordan This walk is known as the ‘Inca Trail of the Middle East’ and wends from the wildlife-filled forests of Dana Nature Reserve to the rock-hewn ‘lost’ city…

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The Best Walks in the World: Landmannalaugar to Thórsmörk, Iceland

By Julia Doherty | August 12, 2022

Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. This is a series of “best walks in the world” Landmannalaugar to Thórsmörk, Iceland Length: 55kmDays: FourDifficulty: Moderate, though very weather dependent.Guide: Recommended but not essential Iceland’s most iconic walk is a rainbow-coloured romp through some of the country’s best bits.…

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DAY 4 – CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022

By Julia Doherty | June 10, 2022

Camino La Rioja… Torres Del Rio to Logrono Distance: 14.6 miles – WE DID IT! (12 started, 12 finished!). Weather: Lovely sunshine and a cool breeze for most of the day. By 2pm the sun was just too hot and the last few miles were challenging. Health: I’m pleased to report that everyone made it…

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DAY 3 – CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022

By Julia Doherty | May 27, 2022

Camino La Rioja… Estella to Torres Del Rio Distance: over 20 miles! Weather: Started off nice and cool but it soon warmed up. Some of the group are sunburnt. Health: we now have some minor blisters on a few feet in the group, and one person has a poorly back after lifting their heavy suitcase…

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DAY 2 – CAMINO LA RIOJA 2022

By Julia Doherty | May 19, 2022

Camino La Rioja… Puente La Reina to Estella ? Distance: 16.14 miles ? Weather: very hot! Especially in the afternoon. I ended up walking under my umbrella for some shade. ? Health: We have some sore feet and a few little blisters in the group. We are lucky to have a reflexologist in the group…

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