Two-thirds of Corsica is comprised of mountains; Lonely Planet describes the island as “Jutting from the foaming Mediterranean like an impregnable fortress.” Joy Walterfang was one of a group of 16 who put her hand up to go walking in Corsica, from Corte to Piana along the Mare a Mare Nord (Sea to Sea trail).…
Passed on by fellow UTracks traveller Mark on a previous cycling holiday, Elisabeth in our London office thoroughly enjoyed reading The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. It is an inspiring book that transports readers along some of France’s most famous and scenic waterways to Provence and the rural south. Jean Perdu, the main character in…
What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2019? If one of them is to travel more, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve taken an office poll and our team of travel experts has voted for the best active holidays in Europe in 2019 from over 450 active itineraries, which was no small feat! From…
When it comes to bike and boat trips, the further in advance you book, the better. Early bookers have their choice of boat, cabin type and departure date. We’ve closed off a number of our departures in 2019 already and with interest in European bike and boat trips at an all time high, don’t wait ‘til the…
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…
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…
According to Joycee, who completed our Loire Valley Bike and Barge trip in 2018, there’s no better way to see the French countryside than on two wheels. She’s written a blog post about her trip of a lifetime that is bound to make you want to add the Loire Valley to your travel bucket list,…
