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Gudauri is a ski resort located on the southern slopes of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. Gudauri lies 120 km (75 mi) to the north of the capital Tbilisi. The trip from Tbilisi to Gudauri usually takes two hours by car. The slopes of Gudauri are completely above the tree line and are best for free-riders and are generally considered to be avalanche-safe. The ski season lasts from December to April. Heliskiing is also available throughout the season. Set at 2000 metres, just below the Jvari Pass – the main crossing point of the Greater Caucasus – Gudauri [More]

Although a Gite used to be a basic place to stay, today you can get luxurious accommodation with swimming pools etc, that can offer excellent value for your money when it comes to your family holiday. With thousands available all around France, many people find that staying in Gites is a good way of experiencing France whether it be whilst traveling through or for a memorable holiday in a specific region. Technically speaking to be called a Gite the owner must live close by in order to provide help, assistance and a warm welcome to guests, whereas if it is [More]

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Camping Domaine Lacs de Gascogne is a small campsite located on the outskirts of Seissan, an old village surrounding the Faget monastery. This is an ideal family holiday destination where parents can relax and children can play.

Video about hiking trips and trekking vacation tours in Mongolia. Visit Mongolia with Off The Map Tours www.mongolia.co.uk

Video footage of walking holidays in Andalucia, as well as its culture and people. Walk Andalucia arranges a variety of interesting walking holidays in Andalucia – Spain’s southernmost region. Their Spanish walking holidays are for singles, couples or groups.

A valley walk from Troutbeck and back to tackle this small but beautifully situated peak.

  Finland is a country that boasts more lakes than any other and is full of natural beauty, unique cultural treasures and historic locations.

Alnwick is a perfect base to soak up some history in Northumberland, including trips to Hadrian’s Wall, Dunstanburgh Castle and Cragside.

Thinking of taking a short break? In Rome, classical ruins and early Christian places of worship stand next to – or lie beneath – Renaissance palazzos and Baroque fountains. But there are also great neighbourhood trattorias, quirky shops and a buzzing aperitivo scene. The city’s mild Mediterranean climate is another persuasive draw for visitors from the cool north.

Guided and self-guided walking tours of Tuscany, Italy with experts from ViaWalking.com.au Via Walking’s Self Guided Independent and Guided Walking tours are based in Radda in Chianti, San Gimignano and Montalcino. Staying in one or more Hilltowns provides the opportunity to meet the local custodians of this beautiful countryside with their love of food, wine, family and life. Via Walking tours cover the very best of Tuscany, taking in all the treasures of the area including the Chianti League towns of Gaolie, Castellina and Radda in Chianti, Lamole, Volpaia, Colle Val D’Elsa, Certaldo, Monteriggioni, Pienza, Montelpulciano, S. Quirico d’Orcia, Bagno [More]

Walks Around Ludlow Shropshire. UK Cottage Holiday based in Bewdley Worcestershire – this was a 9 miles day walk around Ludlow, Bromfield and Bringewood Chase. To find out about more Cottage Holidays – www.hikingequipmentsite.com

Vilaflor is the highest village in Tenerife and Spain. Featured by volcanoes, pine trees, vineyards, orchards and flowers everywhere, Vilaflor has become an ideal destination for visitors who are looking for walking trails. The following are 3 of the trails (from 2 to 5 hours) which you can walk along while enjoying your Vilaflor holidays. Camino del Piloacuten: 2 Hour Trail [Length 3,200m and of low difficulty] – A crevice running through pine trees, terraces and various villages. During the walk, you will have the opportunity to see typical farmhouses and traditional farmland interspersed with pine forests. The trail heads [More]

This was a long running BBC series. The best way to go across North America in 1980 was by train. However it is worth noting this journey cannot be duplicated today as the Broadway limited stopped running in 1995. Today you cross upstate New York via Albany and Buffalo, rather than crossing Pennsylvania through Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.