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Feature · 1 May 2025
Thru-hikes can be especially difficult to plan due to the logistics of getting to the start point and then back from the endpoint, especially when travelling solo by car. However,...
Focus · 18 Nov 2024
Historically, pilgrims walked to religious sites as part of both physical and spiritual journeys, and now, these trails have become increasingly popular with walkers who want to travel in the pilgrims' footsteps. From the beautiful towns and...
Article · 1 Oct 2022
Pilgrimages are more popular than ever, with thousands of people walking the Camino every year. The Camino Frances is a wonderful route but it's far from the only camino! Here are...
Feature · 21 Aug 2019
Tom Fay, co-author of Hiking and Trekking in the Japan Alps explains a few things you should know if you’re planning an ascent of the iconic Mount Fuji.
Article · 19 May 2019
Imagine a journey in a remote, ancient and spiritual region of Japan. Hiking through an endless sea of tree-covered mountains with hidden valleys, waterfalls and traditional rural villages. After a day of invigorating walking, you’ve soaked in the...
Article · 13 Mar 2019
The Japan Alps are a located in the centre of Japan’s main island of Honshu and are home to some of the country’s most famous, highest and rugged peaks. Tom Fay, author of Hiking and Trekking in the Japan Alps and Mount Fuji, introduces this...