In the mountainous heart of the Kii Peninsula, south of Osaka, lies a network of ancient trails that whisper tales of emperors, ascetics, and pilgrims. 1 This is the Kumano Kodō, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed pilgrimage route often hailed as one of only two pilgrimage routes in the world to be granted such status (the …
Elspeth Beard’s Solo Motorcycle Circumnavigation
In 1982, Elspeth Beard, just 23 years old, strapped her gear onto a secondhand 1974 BMW R60/6 and set off on an adventure that would change her life, and inspire generations to come. With no GPS, no mobile phone, and little support, she began a solo motorcycle journey around the world, covering 35,000 miles across …
Umbrellas in the Jungle: A collection of humorous short stories of South American travel
Book overview When the door is left ajar and your dance card is empty and you’re slipping down the batting order and you know that the old mountain-climbing, ocean-sailing, camping-in-the-mangroves-in-a-hammock old bastard is getting soft, yes is the answer. To everything.Umbrellas in the Jungle is a collection of short stories from nine months travelling in …
The Hidden Risks of Tight Trousers: Why Jeans and Leggings Don’t Belong on Your Flight
While comfort is often a priority when choosing airplane attire, opting for tight-fitting garments like jeans and leggings might be doing your health a disservice. Beyond the obvious discomfort during long hours of sitting, there are legitimate medical reasons to reconsider these wardrobe staples before your next flight. Compression Socks (Wiki) The primary concern revolves …
Your Essential Guide to Exploring Europe with a Eurail Pass
Dreaming of a European adventure by train? A Eurail Pass is your ticket to seamless, flexible, and scenic travel across up to 33 countries. Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or a first-time explorer, this guide will help you navigate the world of Eurail and make the most of your journey. What is a Eurail Pass? …
Naples, Italy
Visit Naples It’s a city that assaults the senses in the most delightful way. From the chaotic energy of its streets to the breath-taking views of Mount Vesuvius. Visit Naples it’s a place where life is lived loudly and passionately. But for many, the true heart of Naples lies in its stomach – its food. …
New sleeper train plans to connect 100 European cities by 2035
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/nox-sleeper-train-europe-b2769417.html A new sleeper rail company has proposed a network of night trains connecting over 100 European cities by 2035. Berlin-based startup Nox aims to offer an affordable alternative to short-haul flights, operating overnight trains in Europe from 2027. Thibault Constant, co-founder of Nox, said: …
Statia
Posting about places can jog an old memory. Mention the Eastern Caribbean and I think of a Dutch island, Statia, when it was ruled from Curacao. I used to picnic on Zeelandia beach where we could find dinosaur eggs exposed by hurricane waves. Now it is a sanctuary where volunteers guard nesting turtles. On other …
The Traveller’s Tree
Whether you are fortunate enough to travel as far as Central America, or smart enough to be stuck somewhere else but interested in that region, there is a vast amount of information which you can access. As well as guidebooks, understanding what you can learn will be valuable if you take the effort to search …
Caribbean Travel Advice
Advice from an amateur which may be helpful: When you go to the web to find out how you can begin to learn about the fascinating area called the Caribbean you find that it actually is a set of very different places. It is important to realise that while it may be thought of as …