Take A Walking Holiday On 5 Roads Less Travelled

Yes, its a small world

Yes, its a small world. But our world is still a marvellous place. Despite the feeling that every nook and cranny of Earth has been mapped, pinned, photographed and ticketed to travellers, there are still many relatively unknown places. And the only real way to fully capture the richness of these exotic locations is on foot, much in the way early pioneers discovered the places we now call home.

Spain Marina Alta

Spain is one of the more popular destinations for travellers. But a walking holiday to Marina Alta will take you deep into an area that is only just now being appreciated. Peer over the knife-like limestone ridges hanging above the sun-lit waves of the Mediterranean; stroll past the towering paths once forged by the Moors and their pack horses; explore proud castles on fierce ridges, and feel the privilege of seeing Spain as few see it.

Italy Altopiano Trentino

As famous as the Alps are for lovers of the walking holiday, few would say they are intricately familiar with the scenic wonderland of the Altopiano Trentino. Ensconced between the Alps in the north and the Po valley in the south, this area is rarely on the itineraries of tourists. Whether you prefer a gentle meander or a tough slog, you can breathe the pristine air and take in the scintillating peaks, meadows and flowery valleys of this Italian paradise feeling you are the first outsiders to arrive here.

Peru Colca Canyon

Peru features what may well be the most famous trek in the world: the mystical Inca Trail from the Sacred Valley by Cusco, the former Incan capital, to Machu Picchu, one of the ancient wonders of the world. And while a walking holiday to this lost Incan city is not to be missed, there are much less-heralded yet equally absorbing trails in the highlands. Near the white city of Arequipa, the Colca Canyon entices with numerous guided walks past dormant volcanoes, smouldering hot springs and the incomparable sight of the condor.

Sri Lanka Sigiriya

The ancient nation of Sri-Lanka, formerly Ceylon, is famous for its tea production and for a recently ended civil war. Now that peace and stability have returned to this island paradise, the door is open for groups to take a walking holiday in a landscape filled with white beaches, lush jungle, native elephants, and amazing cuisine. As this nation opens to tourism, be one of the first to follow your tour leader up into the huge stone edifice of Sigiriya, an ancient palace of a king adorned with unique wall paintings.

Malawi Zomba Plateau

As Africa is famed for its safari, Malawi is famous for Lake Malawi. But less well-known is the secret treasure of the Zomba Plateau, a lush green valley that takes you into the heart of the African wilderness. Enjoy the security and serenity of one of the milder countries in Africa, and experience its unique friendliness as you explore this exotic and often overlooked wilderness on foot.

by: Tony Maniscalco

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