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Adventure Travel: Destinations for Travelers of All Ages

This is a guest post by Amanda Kidd. How do you define adventure? True adventures are often journeys that change you, mesmerize you and guarantee memories for a lifetime. But it’s not just for the young – people of all ages can seek adventure in all corners of the world. Adventure …

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Panorama of Wadi Ghweir, Jordan

Hiking through the narrow canyon of Wadi Ghweir in Jordan.

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Best Walking Spots in Yorkshire

This is a guest post by Phil Broadhead. With its rolling hills and beautiful countryside, it is easy to understand why Yorkshire is a popular choice for outdoor-lovers. It has the greenest pastures that England has to offer, and the rolling countryscapes the UK prides itself for. Whether it is a …

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Jeju Island, South Korea

    The stone statue symbol of Jeju Island, South Korea.  

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Saxony, Germany

The snow-covered Elbe Sandstone Mountains in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, East Germany.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Northern Territory, Australia

AThe Arnhem Escarpment that borders the land of the Aborigines in the Kakadu National Park – Northern Territory, Australia.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Jeju Island, South Korea

Emerald green pastures and turquoise sea viewed from above – hiking on Jeju Island, South Korea.

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Nordic Adventures in Iceland

This is a guest post by Mags Yip. Cold. Bitter. Ghostly. Barren. While that might be what most people think of Iceland, I beg to differ. Iceland seduced me just minutes after arriving in Keflavik. The Flybus took us into the twilight where wispy clouds hung low and colors dazzled in the …

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Hiking the Peak District in England

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Top 10 Travel Tips: Crete, Greece

Crete beach cave

This is a sponsored guest post by hotels4u. Crete is an exotic island of outstanding natural beauty which provides a harmonic holiday experience for those looking to escape the dreary hum drum of urban living. The long stretch of coastline is punctuated with various coves, bays and peninsulas, …

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7 of the Most Famous Walking Trails in the World

Last autumn, I was on Jeju island, South Korea to attend the first ever World Trail Conference. Trail experts from around the world shared interesting information about their trails, stirring my interest in traipsing these trails. I’ve barely covered any of them, but after talking to these trail experts, I’m …

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Walking Catalonia: La Garrotxa Volcanic Natural Park

From the rugged coastline of Costa Brava, we head inland towards the volcanic area of Garrotxa. Contrary to most people’s beliefs, this part of Spain is not just all beaches and resorts – there’s a whole world of nature and medieval towns to explore. A good place to start is …

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Exploring the Picos de Europa – Peaks of Europe

Picos de Europa, Asturias Spain

The mountain range that stretches across Northern Spain was given the name Picos de Europa, (Peaks of Europe) for good reasons. It’s said that when the Spaniards arrived back from the Americas, the mountain range (located just 20km from the coast) was the first thing they saw from sea. …

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Cliffs, Peaks and Meadows: Asturias in Photos

Picos de Europa, highest peaks in Northern Spain

Over the past week, Asturias surprised me with striking landscapes and outstanding gastronomy. Within this small principality in Northern Spain, we explored the mountain range of  Picos de Europa, watched the scenic landscapes from the craggy San Lorenzo Cape, tried pouring cider the traditional Asturian way (from 2m high!) and wandered …

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Discovering a Hidden Corner of Spain – Asturias

Picos de Europa, Asturias Spain

Sprinkled with green prairies and rolling meadows, Asturias breaks all stereotypical notions of Spain. Instead of palm trees and sultry beaches, Asturias is home to mountainous landscapes, sub-zero temperatures and medieval villages reminiscent of Northern Europe. Although visited by Spaniards especially for rural tourism activities, Asturias remain an unexplored …

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