Europe offers a plethora of walks, but where to start if you want to go hiking in the Alps? Here are 10 breathtaking alpine walks that have been rated 4.5 stars or higher by UTracks travellers and should be ‘high’ up on every keen hiker’s bucket list. 1. Chamonix to Zermatt ‘Trekkers Haute Route’ The ‘High Route’…
VIA FRANCIGENA WALKS QUICK GUIDE So, you want to walk the Francigena Way but aren’t sure where to start (quite literally)? Stretching more than a thousand kilometres from Canterbury in England to the Eternal City of Rome, few people have time to tackle the whole thing in one go. Use this quick guide to help you…
No stranger to Spain, Dana from our Sydney office returned to walk the Camino Trail between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela on a guided tour that incorporates some of the most interesting landscapes and cities of the most famous pilgrim route in Europe. It wasn’t easy, but she put together this blog post for us…
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The Coast to Coast trail is the most famous long-distance trail in the UK, crossing from St Bees on the west coast to the North Sea at the charming fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay. At 315km or 195 miles, it not only spans the breadth of England, but takes you through three national parks…
The popularity of electronic bikes in Europe is growing rapidly alongside the availability and number of cycling trips we offer them on. We answer the most common questions we get asked about the e-bike phenomenon to help you decide if it’s worth jumping on the e-bandwagon. So, what are e-bikes? When someone hears the term e-bike,…
Capturing the Northern Lights on camera can be as tricky as getting a glimpse of them in the first place. We consulted our in-house photography expert for technical advice on how to photograph the Northern Lights so you can be the envy of all your friends when you return from your once-in-a-lifetime Northern Lights experience.…
If 50 is the new 40, there is certainly plenty of life left in three of the UK’s best walking trails, which celebrate their semi-centennial in 2019. The Dales Way, the Cleveland Way and the Offa’s Dyke Trail are all reaching this major milestone this year. Experience a different side of the UK by walking…
St Patrick’s Day is one of our favourite festivals in Europe. It’s the biggest party in the country and something that you must experience at least once in your lifetime. As the streets of Ireland begin to turn green, we’ve been thinking about our favourite walking and cycling holidays with an emphasis on fine wine, craft…
The last section of the Via Francigena in Italy is one of the most popular sections of this ancient pilgrim path. Starting from Orvieto, just over 100km from Rome, is sufficient for walkers to qualify for a ‘Testimonium’ of pilgrimage to the Eternal City of Rome. This is one of the reasons Kerren from our…
Going to a festival in another country can be a special experience, affording you the opportunity to learn about a place or country’s traditions and history while getting up close and personal with locals and making lasting memories. After a satisfying walking or cycling trip, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate. With…
