Preparing for the Kumano Kodo with a purification ceremony
Legend has it that the gods of the three main Kumano shrines were ceremonially transferred from Kumano Hongu Taisha and…
Living More Sustainably – Our Waste Wise Journey
Sustainability expert and Waste Wise advocate Birte Moliere talks to Dave Reynolds, Founder of RAW Travel, about why he…
Walking the Nyonin-michi Women’s Pilgrimage in Koyasan
Up until 1872, women were not permitted into Koyasan, a village high in the Kii mountains. Instead, they would carry out…
Exploring the narrow backstreets of Nakatsugawa
After a few days soaking up the sights of Kyoto prior to my Nakasendo Way walk, I decided to head off early to Nakatsuga…
Japan’s wonderful onsens
What is a Japanese onsen? An onsen is hot spring, although the term is often extended to also describe the bathing facil…
Food Glorious Food
Anyone who has hiked in Japan will tell you that a significant part of the experience is the food – and it will definite…
Why New Zealand’s South Island is one of my favourite destinations
“There is only one word for New Zealand – epic!” BEAR GRYLLS As a lover of mountain scenery, I always nab a window seat…
Overview of RAW’s Camino Bikes
Learn about the bikes and equipment that are supplied on RAW Travel’s Camino bike trips. The bikes supplied are hi…
Aussie Camino Walking Pilgrimage
Darren Donlen is RAW’s newest recruit. He’s spent the last couple of months supporting RAW Travellers on gui…
How to Love Local
I was definitely a ‘the further away, the better’ type of traveller. Give me exotic any day. Exotic food, different lang…
Travel Insurance
1. Is it adequate for our active trips? Does it include emergency evacuation for mountain trips? Does it cover extreme w…
Travel Apps
As technology has improved, the number of options for staying connected while travelling has increased. While this means…