Located in north-west Italy, the city of Turin (or Torino, as the locals call it) boasts a fascinating legacy as the nation’s original capital before
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Via Francigena: Aosta to Chatillon
Today was the final section of walking the Via Francigena for this year and at 22 miles it was also the longest! We have been
Via Francigena: Bourg-Saint-Pierre to Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard
12.4 km, total ascent 1062 m and official rating ‘hard’ (due to steep climbs and altitude) From the beginning of this trip walking along the
Via Francigena: Vevey to Aigle
Distance walked: 18 miles The second day and another long stretch which took us through the lakeside town of Montreux, home of the famous annual
Batak Culture on Samosir Island
Nestled at the edge of Lake Toba, our time staying in the Toledo hotel on Samosir Island was the perfect, peaceful closing chapter to our
Journey to Lake Toba
After trekking through steamy rainforests to conquering a majestic volcano, the next leg of our Sumatra adventure shifted to a slower pace, filled with serene
