When to Trek Japan’s Nakasendo Way
Japan’s Nakasendo Way can be walked year-round. There are four very distinct seasons. The best months to visit are…
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…
The best time to trek Mont Blanc
The European Alps summer hiking season officially starts in the second weekend of June and ends in the second last weeke…
Winter in Japan: Top 10 things to do
Winter in Japan is the season for magical hikes, snow festivals, snow monkeys, onsens (always!) and of course skiing. He…
Walking the First Stage of the Camino – St Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles
Walking the first stage of the Camino from St Jean Pied de Port in France to Roncesvalles involves hiking over the Pyren…
Tuscany’s Via Francigena – Walking Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano
There is something truly magical about a pilgrimage route – following in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims on the s…
Exploring Victoria’s Great Ocean Walk
When visiting famous art galleries around the world, people don’t look at their feet they look at the art. When we walk…
Hiking in Japan – Kumano Kodo or Nakasendo Way?
If you are interested in hiking in Japan, RAW Travel offers two great walks – the sacred pilgrimage that is the Kumano K…
Nepal: the ideal destination for a solo traveller
A few years ago I spent a month travelling in India. While it was a fascinating, eye-popping experience with unparallele…
Only 2 weeks to walk the Camino? Check out these options
If you only have 2 weeks to walk Spain’s iconic Camino pilgrimage route here are a few inspirational options to co…
Become a dual pilgrim by walking the Kumano Kodo and Camino de Santiago
If you’ve completed the Camino (or a section of it) across northern Spain, there’s a good chance you will want to walk t…
Why walk the Portuguese Coastal Camino?
Why walk the Portuguese Camino? Good question! The Portuguese Coastal Camino is a stunning alternative to the traditiona…