Le Puy Camino – a taste of pilgrim life in rural France
A solo to walk on a stunning section of the Via Podiensis (Le Puy Camino) through south-west France was one of the best…
Hiking the UK’s Coast to Coast Path
The UK’s glorious countryside is best explored on foot. The walking paths provide access to some of the most stunn…
Finding Our Way: 41 Days Walking the Camino
Walking the Camino can be life changing, as RAW Travellers Emma & Ross from Queensland discovered after a 41-day tri…
Wrap your tastebuds around traditional Slovenian food
If you’re a foodie-loving traveller, you’ll be thrilled to discover the distinctive flavours of traditional Slovenian di…
Under the Tuscan sun – conquering Italy’s Via Francigena
After a long travel hiatus, Robyn and Chris from Broome in Western Australia’s Kimberley region recently headed overseas…
Western Australia’s legendary Cape to Cape Track
Way back in June 2020, after reviewing thousands of inspiring travel stories and photos, we announced the winner of our…
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 on the Nakasendo Way
After a few days soaking up the sights of Kyoto prior to my Nakasendo Way walk, I decided to head off early to Nakatsuga…
Your Ultimate Guide to Japanese onsens (hot spring bathing)
If you’re a traveller hoping to embark on a journey to the heart of Japanese culture, you cannot miss Japanese hot…
Japanese Food – A work of art
Anyone who has hiked in Japan will tell you that a significant part of the experience is the food – and it will definite…