Mon, 04 Jan 2016

• Lanzarote
• Canary Islands
• Spain
• Europe
• 12760

Lanzarote is a rugged island that is peppered with extinct volcanoes, which provides interesting walking through varied scenery, and usually in good weather too. And, happily, that was the case for us.

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Sun, 03 Jan 2016

• Emerald Coast
• Portugal
• Europe
• 26680

Despite recent strikes of Portuguese air traffic controllers and airport staff we arrived on time (fifteen in the party) in the very modern Oporto airport, to be met by Steve, our leader for the week.

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Sat, 02 Jan 2016

• United Kingdom
• Europe

WALKING uphill with very little visibility – our compass-bearing leader defying the low clouds intent on getting us lost – we suddenly emerged at a remote rail crossing where a small gaggle of men with cameras were staring patiently into the “fog”. �

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Sat, 02 Jan 2016

• Malta
• Gozo
• Europe
• 21000

We have returned from our Malta and Gozo holiday. What a great time of the year to visit these islands. Not too hot, usually less than 20 degrees. They are so green and lush.

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Sat, 02 Jan 2016

• United Kingdom
• europe
• 77920

Is Yorkshire the friendliest place for walkers? Twenty-five of its towns and villages have joined the 'Walkers are Welcome' scheme, actively welcoming and supporting visitors. Julia Bradbury, a supporter and roving ambassador, praises the scheme's remarkable success due to its simplicity.

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Sat, 02 Jan 2016

• 17300
• 17305
• Italy
• europe

Martin Hesp, Editor-at-Large at the Western Morning News, recently joined our 'Exploring the Sorrento Peninsula' holiday. Here’s his report of the trip.

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