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A hot start to summer in Europe along with escalating overtourism protests have brought sustainable travel into focus. Italy has been particularly hard hit with excessive heat and overcrowding in popular destinations like Venice and Lake Como. According to UN Tourism, Italy hosted more than 63 million international tourists in 2019, making it one of the most visited countries on the planet. Tourism accounts for about 13 per cent of Italy’s GDP, a not insignificant chunk of the country’s national economy. As awareness grows, many tourists are focusing on how they can have a positive impact on t...
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Southern Hokkaido is home to the stunning Onuma Quasi-National Park, featuring Mount Komagatake. This impressive mountain represents the beauty of nature and offers exciting hiking opportunities in the area. It’s perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking unforgettable experiences with stunning views and peaceful surroundings in the summer. Hiking SeasonIn 1640, a major eruption caused the collapse of the mountain’s summit area, leading to subsequent eruptions that shaped it into its current form. Mount Komagatake features diverse landscapes, offering unique views in every seaso...
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After the death of British TV presenter and health guru Michael Mosley earlier this month, four more tourists have died in Greece’s historic early heatwave. “There is a common pattern - they all went for a hike amid high temperatures,” Petros Vassilakis, the police spokesman for the Southern Aegean, told news agency Reuters. Temperatures have soared above 40C in recent days, prompting local authorities to shut down the Acropolis in Athens and warn people to stay indoors between the hours of 11am and 3pm. The string of tragedies included a 74-year-old Dutch tourist who was found dead on the eas...
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Plans are afoot to create the world’s longest circular hiking route, the 3,000 km Palmilhar Portugal (Walking Portugal). Developed to encourage tourists off the beaten track and away from familiar (and oversubscribed) destinations such as Lisbon and the Algarve, the route will ultimately cross through 100 lesser-known beauty spots up, down and across the country. Still a project in progress, the inaugural section of the loop will open in tiny Alenquer, just north of Lisbon, this July. The next section will be created in coastal Alentejo in the south of Portugal, followed by mountainous Trás-os...
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The Santa Barbara mining trail in Sardinia weaves through sand dunes, oak forests and cliffs high above the Mediterranean. It also follows in the footsteps of miners, and unlocks part of the history of this stunning Italian island. To help young visitors get better acquainted with Sardinia - beyond its beaches \- the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara Foundation (CMSB) is offering free accommodation to under-35s who want to hike the 500 kilometre trail. Here’s what you need to know. Croatia, Greece, Austria: Which European destinations have the cleanest water for swimming?Sensory hiking and an...
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A new hiking trail winding through the wild, nature-rich landscape of Italy’s Dolomites mountain range has just opened. The Cammino Retico is named after the ancient Raeti people who once lived there in pre-Roman times. It connects various remote villages between the Veneto and Trentino regions. The circular route is 170 kilometres long and can be completed in seven days. It hopes to bring slow and sustainable tourism to some of Italy’s lesser-known territories at risk of depopulation while letting visitors explore an uncrowded and “uncontaminated” side of the country. Hike through seven villa...
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Cutting through the countryside for kilometres on end, disused railway lines make the perfect walking and cycling routes. There are hundreds of railway trails in the UK alone and dozens more in countries throughout Europe. Promoting slow travel and encouraging the exploration of natural attractions and rural zones, these greenways have proved an important ecotourism initiative. From a planted walkway in the heart of Paris to a cross-border odyssey, here are our top picks for rail trails in Europe. Venture into nature reserves along Spain’s Via Verde de la SierraSpain is crisscrossed by thousan...
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Himeji Castle is always an obvious point of conversation when people discuss Himeji. But, if you’re looking for an adventure a little off the beaten path, pay a visit to Engyoji Temple on Mount Shosha. Mount Shosha isn’t a widely known mountain and generally doesn’t attract many travelers. This makes it an exceptionally peaceful location to enjoy Japan’s lush nature and elaborate temple grounds. Visitors can leisurely view incredible fall foliage during the autumn season without the crowds. Engyoji TempleEngyoji Temple boasts over a thousand years of its legacy and is one of Japan’s best-kept ...
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With a name that means “Country View”, Mt Kunimi offers panoramic views in every direction across the mountains of Shikoku from its location in the center of Tokushima’s Miyoshi City. Hiking trails for this 1409m high mountain are easily accessible from either JR Oboke Station or the Iya Valley. A tall mountain in a hidden region of Tokushima PrefectureIt was a fine early autumn day when I set out to climb Mt Kunimi. With the hot humid days of summer finally finished, I had been looking forward to getting back out on the trails of the remote Miyoshi City. With an elevation of 1409 meters, Mt K...
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The Magome-Tsumago or Nakasendo trail is an eight-kilometer hike that can be completed at a leisurely pace in under two hours. It starts in the town of Magome in Gifu Prefecture and crosses into Nagano Prefecture through an area known as the Kiso Valley. To see the hiking trail at its most scenic, spring and autumn are the best seasons to go. Magome is built in the hills above Nakatsugawa city and commands a gorgeous view of the city and farmlands. The trail is a patterned cobblestone path winds its way up through the town’s restored Edo-period promenade. The main street features an old water ...
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