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…
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…
Bridges, Bikes and Boats – Taking your time on Japan’s Shimanami Kaido
Japan’s Shimanami Kaido has earned its place among the world’s great cycling routes. A spectacular network of bridges an…
What have we done to make a difference in 2025?
It’s a time of year for reflection and to ask ourselves what we have contributed to the world beyond our regular b…
Getting to and from your hike in Slovenia
You’ve booked your Slovenian walking holiday and you’re excited to explore this beautiful corner of Europe. So how do yo…
Carbon Labels & regenerative actions
With the COP 30 Summit in the news this month, it seems a good time to talk about and launch our carbon labels on trips…