Which stage of the Camino Frances should I walk? Your guide to the French Way
The Camino Frances is the most popular route of the Camino pilgrimage network, stretching roughly 790km from St Jean Pie…
Walking the Camino in a Holy Year
The Camino de Santiago is a unique experience for any pilgrim but for those pilgrims who are taking a spiritual pilgrima…
Mornington Peninsula Food, Wine & Walking: A Journey Made to Be Shared
A multi day walking journey through the Mornington Peninsula that brings together coastal trails, exceptional food and w…
How Challenging is the UK’s Coast to Coast Path?
The Coast to Coast Walk is one of the UK’s most iconic long-distance trails, stretching across three national parks and…
8 Essential Tips for Hiking the Arran Coastal Way
The Isle of Arran has a way of winning people over from the moment they arrive. Often described as “Scotland in miniatur…
Purchasing Rail Tickets in Japan
When I first arrived in Japan, one of my biggest concerns was figuring out how to use the rail system. Japan’s trains ar…
Add the Kyoto Extension to your Kumano Kodo walk
Kyoto is one of Japan’s most compelling cities and for many travellers, an essential stop on any first visit to the coun…
Pilgrimages Around the World: Sacred Paths Beyond the Camino
When most people hear the word pilgrimage, they think of the Camino de Santiago. But pilgrimage is far older, far broad…
Getting to and from your Dolomites trek
You have decided to head to the magnificent Dolomites, an inspired choice. Rising dramatically from northern Italy, this…
Getting to and from your Tour du Mont Blanc trek
A practical travel guide for walkers The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the world’s great walking adventures, and for good…
In praise of Groups
RAW Travel’s core business has changed over the years, from where we once exclusively ran group adventures to now predom…
A year of walking well
The start of a new year invites excitement for new travel plans, where and how will we explore our world this year? Typ…
Comfort on the trail, what matters and what doesn’t
When people think about comfort while travelling, nowadays it seems they often picture luxury. High end hotels, soft fur…
Best Hikes to Do in Japan in 2026
Japan is a land of contrasts, from ancient pilgrimage routes and lush mountain forests to rugged coastlines and subtropi…