One more for your wish list: Hiking the Dolomite mountains
No other hiking destination in the world can match the staggering beauty of Italy’s Dolomite mountains. They have to be…
Day hiking around Chamonix – gateway to the Tour du Mont Blanc
Now that you’ve done all your training at home in preparation for your Mont Blanc trek, you can warm up your legs…
Dolomites Dishes – Delicious!
Delicious Dolomites dishes you may be offered, at the same meal, you might think of as quintessentially Italian such as…
Food on the Mont Blanc trail
It is not just the amazing views and the fabulous physical challenge that can be enjoyed when you complete your Mont Bla…
Mont Blanc Mountain Food
Mountain food is traditionally based on what can be grown or reared at altitude, and what can be kept through the harsh…
The best time to hike the Italian Dolomites
Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, the Dolomites stand as arguably one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in t…
What hiking boots should I buy and how do I look after them?
Top 10 Essential Tips from RAW Travel’s qualified mountain leaders. 1. Buy the right style of boots for you But wh…
Do I need trekking poles?
Do I need trekking poles? It’s a good question and one that we get asked all the time. If you already use trekking…
How do I choose and fit a rucksack?
We get asked a lot of questions about buying a rucksack. Here are a few things to consider. What size rucksack do I need…