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Keswick, English Lake District

Discover the Lake District England

Article supporting senior couples and solo travellers with articles of interest about England, the romantics of the lake district. As well as tours and walks in the Lakes.

7 Sep 21 · 8 mins read
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Catbells, England tours

Walking the Wainwright Walking Trail

small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers. This article supports the Wainwright walk from West to East of England through the Lake district for the older walker.

6 Sep 21 · 11 mins read
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Orkney Islands

The Scottish Isles

The islands of Scotland are historically rich from Skara Brae to Isle of Skye and the inner and outer Hebrides. Learn more on a small group tour for seniors for couples and solo travellers about the Scottish isles.

27 Jul 21 · 5 mins read
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Preparing for a walking holiday

Preparing for a walking holiday or tour?

How to Prepare for a Walking Holiday – 10 Tips It’s hard to beat the pleasure of a walking tour. While the comfort and speed of a coach or train has its place, exploring a…

20 Jul 21 · 8 mins read
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Selecting Shoes and socks

Selecting Shoes and Socks: Advice for mature travellers

For mature and senior travellers on a small group guided walking tour or walking holiday selecting good socks and shoes for the journey will improve your experience on European walking tour considerably. This article discusses the range socks available and what to consider when choosing a pair of walking shoes to use on a Odyssey guided walking tour.

9 Jun 21 · 12 mins read
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Snowy mountains hut

The Australian Alps Walking Track

Escorted small group tours for seniors and mature couples or solo travellers seeking to learn and participate in journeys to learn and see the history, culture and landscapes of Australia.

23 Jul 20 · 5 mins read
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The Bibbulmun Track, Western Australia

The Bibbulmun Track, Western Australia

The Bibbulmun Track, Western Australia Ranging from inland planes to beaches, limestone ranges to damp gullies, the 965-kilometre Bibbulmun Track, spanning from Perth to Albany, is one of Australia’s great walks. The track was first…

13 Jul 20 · 7 mins read
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Women's walking shoes

Women's Walking Shoes: The Definitive Guide

Choosing the Right Walking Shoes: Advice for Women For women, especially older adults, choosing the right walking shoes has repercussions beyond fashion. A study in 2005 showed that “incorrectly fitting footwear is common in older…

20 Nov 19 · 6 mins read
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Senior couple power walking

Six Short Walks through Britain

Six Short Walks through Britain Britain is renowned for its walking trails, and many world travellers choose to roam its green, rolling lands. How better to get a sense of its dramatic landscapes? From granite…

21 Sep 18 · 3 mins read
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Castillo de Zafra

History & European Pilgrim Walks

History & European Pilgrim Walks Walking pilgrimages provide solitude and tranquillity in an increasingly busy and fast-paced world. These walking tours follow ancient pilgrimage routes, giving the modern pilgrim the chance not only to meet new…

27 Aug 18 · 13 mins read
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