italian pilgrimage

Lessons from a pilgrimage

Walking in the footsteps of St Francis through Italy gave me plenty of time to think. It’s left me with some new travel and blogging goals for 2017.

way of st francis

Walking in the footsteps of St Francis

The Way of St Francis is an important European pilgrimage route but many who walk it aren’t religious because it also takes you through the best of Italy!

queen charlotte track

Should I walk New Zealand?

I only get a chance to try the start of New Zealand’s Queen Charlotte Track – but it has inspired me to start something new.

hiking in bergen

In Bergen, head for the hills!

You can’t understand Bergen without going up to the mountains. It’s not about the view – but because nature and urbanity are connected here in Norway.

headwater walking holidays

Walking… and thinking

The thing I love so much about walking is the peace it creates in my mind. I find I think a lot. On this particular walk, I had some special inspiration.