Sarah Wilson
The Kumano Kodo Hike, Kii Hanto, Japan
A magical, albeit tough, pilgrimage route that crisscross the Kii Hanto, south of Osaka and Kyoto. It passes through cypress forests, towns untouched by modernity and charming onsen. Need To Know Description: Village-to-VillageTime: 5 DaysGrade: 4 out of 5 – Strenuous with lots of big climbs and some long days. The Kumano Kodo, is an … Read more
Wadi Rum Hike, Jordan
Be led by a Bedouin shepherd through this 60km valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s most spectacular sites. Need To Know Description: Multi-day guided desert hikeTime: 5 daysGrade: 3 out of 5 – Flat, but hot and long days … Read more
The Heididorf Hike, Maienfeld, Switzerland
Follow in the footsteps of the children’s book character Heidi along one of the many spectacular hikes that spiderweb out from the quaint Swiss Alps hiking hub village of Sils Maria. Need To Know Description: Half-day HikeTime: 3 hours (one-way)Grade: 3 out of 5 – Some steep bits and tricky navigation One of the many … Read more
The Julian Alps Hike, Slovenia
A hiking, biking and rafting extreme adventure over the Julian Alps and down the Soca River, staying in traditional huts each night with some luxury thrown in. Need To Know Description: Hut-to-Hut Alpine AdventureTime: 8 days of hiking, biking and a day of rafting!Grade: 4.5 out of 5 – Requires navigation and some via Ferrata … Read more