An Alpine Adventure Legend: Grignetta
If you’re looking for an epic outdoor adventure in northern Italy, Grignetta (Grigna Meridionale) is a must-visit destination. Known as the "University of Climbing," this limestone massif above Lecco offers a stunning mix of hiking, climbing, and breathtaking views of Lake Como. Whether you're an experienced mountaineer or a weekend
Limone sul Garda: A Mediterranean Gem on Lake Garda’s Shores
Known for its exceptionally mild climate, this picturesque town has been famous for producing lemons and other citrus fruits, cultivated in traditional Limonaie (lemon houses) since the 1700s. It's from this history that Limone sul Garda – "Lemon on Garda" – gets its peculiar name. Many of the Limonaie are
Get on your bike and get off the beaten track
Instead of sharing lanes with traffic and breathing in exhaust emission CO2, I'm a cyclist who prefers mountains, open roads and fewer crowds as a way to get away from it all and enjoy the feeling of freedom that being on a ride brings. Sadly, particularly at certain times of
Scotland, bring a jacket and a sense of adventure
Comedian Bill Bailey once said that ‘You have to go to Scotland at all times of the year - in order to appreciate the times when the sun does come out.” Luckily, the Scots have a word, Coorie, which means embracing the natural beauty and sometimes inclement weathers that make
Where wildlife roams in Switzerland
Switzerland may have some wild landscapes with soaring mountains and deep verdant valleys peppered with glistening lakes, but their wildlife offering is just as spectacular. Travellers who keep their eyes peeled for is the wildlife that is ever so present in this Alpine country will be pleasantly surprised with what they
Help UTracks Build a Forest
UTracks, Australia’s leading active European specialist is planting a tree for every booking on its Austrian Lakes and Dachstein Circuit walking itineraries. “With World Environment Day happening on 05 June and National Tree Day on 28 July, it is a timely reminder that travellers can painlessly contribute to the greening of our planet,” UTracks General
Take a hike in Switzerland
With summer on its way in the Northern hemisphere, Switzerland Tourism has launched their 2019 Summer Campaign, which encourages visitors to take a hike. Literally. Continuing on from their ‘Nature Wants You Back’ campaign, this year’s hiking theme showcases the 65,000km of trails on offer around the country. Known for its pristine natural assets of
UTracks expands its range of walks on Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail
Walking the Laugavegur Trail, one of Iceland’s most famous hiking trails, is a wonderful way to escape the country’s influx of visitors and to see some of the most beautiful parts of Iceland at the same time. Active European holiday specialist, UTracks, has added a third walking itinerary to its Laugavegur
11 Reasons to find your wild in Tenerife
Known as the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’, Tenerife isn’t your typical island getaway. Busier than it’s neighbors, this unique European island is a captivating destination with remarkable geography from desert landscapes to lush green mountains and stunning seascapes. (And did we mention 75 degree year-round weather?) Whether you’re a family, a
Getting wild in Costa Brava, Spain
Being one of the most pristine stretches of coast in Europe, and considered among the top things to do when planning a trip outside Barcelona, the Costa Brava (wild coast) is a romantic and gorgeous rock-rugged coast with the Mediterranean sea glimmering on one side and pine trees providing shadow