Bavaria
Why I’ll eat Burgers in Bergamo and Pizzas in Provence
Is there a law which says if we want to be considered discerning travellers we should only eat what is considered ‘local food’ whenever we visit a destination? […]
Africa
Africa
7 nights island hopping and walking in Cape Verde Part 2
Our route starts on the coast beside a pig farm. A large stone bench seems ideal for sorting ourselves out before setting off, until Hetty tells us it’s where coffins are laid before being carried to a church… […]
Africa
7 nights island hopping and walking in Cape Verde Part 1
Seven nights spent exploring three islands with guides and accommodation arranged by Archipelago Choice revealed that many people who visit Cape Verde only ever get to see the purpose-built version. […]
China
Escaping the Crowds in Tourist Hot Spots
To go off the beaten track, even in a massively popular tourist destination, often all you have to do is walk a short distance away from the crowds. […]
As we walked out
As We Walked out to the Paul Valley in Santo Antao
Below us, way below us, is a deep, wide scar in the earth. Running through its centre is a lime green fertile strip, a veritable oasis of agricultural activity which separates walls of hard, jagged peaks. The line of the Ribeira do Paul. […]
Cape Verde
Experience the World Like a Local
One of the travel trends predicted for this year is an increase in people wanting to experience the destinations they visit like a local. The sentiment is admirable; it’s about getting under the skin of a destination. Seeing something different… […]
Africa
Lunch with the Locals in Cape Verde
“An empty bag cannot stand up,” says Hetty, handing me two large, heavy and still hot Tupperware containers to pack into my rucksack… […]
Atlas Mountains
Lunch on the Run in Hiking and Dining Destinations
When we put together walking routes, there are certain ingredients which make a trail memorable. These include scenery with the impact of an uppercut, curios along the way (the odder the better) and, vitally important, a homely hostel… […]
Cape Verde
Footfalls to the Future, the Art of Walking
When you’re walking long distances, your feet find their own rhythm, allowing your mind and ears to fall in step so that the act of putting one foot in front of another becomes a vehicle for your thoughts… […]
Cape Verde
Sal on Cape Verde, Tourist Hell or Heaven?
I didn’t know a lot about Sal, one of the Cape Verde islands, before we touched down. I knew plenty of people who’d been and the description had generally been ‘good weather, great beaches, not a lot else.’ […]
Gran Canaria
Our Five Favourite Walking Routes of the Year
In a year packed with trails leading into forests, volcanic plains, gorges, valleys and along mountain paths these are five routes which stood out from the rest. […]
Africa
Review of Casa das Ilhas, Santo Antao, Cape Verde
Casa das Ilhas sits in the Ribeira do Paul, one of the most beautiful valleys you’ll see anywhere, in the north east of Santo Antao. Although it’s not actually far from the coast, it feels as though it may as well be Shangri-La […]
Africa
Marvellous Mindelo
No stranger to its role as a stepping stone, Mindelo first found its purpose 300 years ago when the British established a refuelling station for trans-Atlantic shipping… […]
Africa
Hiking Sao Vicente and Santo Antão in Cape Verde
Whether winding down from the top of a volcanic basin rim to its floor or traversing the rugged coastal path, this is the most challenging and rewarding hiking we have ever done, and we’ve done a lot… […]
Africa
Coastal Walking on Santo Antao Cape Verde
The path that’s going to take us from Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol on the Cape Verde island of Santo Antao. […]