Happy ageing! Advice for the over-50s Recent reports in the media suggest that life gets better after the age of fifty. Happy ageing! This article provides some advice for the over 50s with respect to…
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…
Whether you're exploring the cobbled streets of Italy, wandering through ancient ruins in Greece, or visiting national parks in South America, one thing can make or break your holiday: comfortable footwear.
At Odyssey Traveller, our small-group tours are designed for curious travellers who enjoy exploring a destination on foot. While our itineraries are not hiking holidays, they do involve regular walking over a variety of surfaces, including uneven pavements, cobblestones, gravel paths, archaeological sites, museum floors and occasionally gentle bush or countryside trails.
The right shoes and socks will help you stay comfortable throughout the day, reduce fatigue and minimise the risk of blisters or foot pain. Choosing suitable footwear before you travel is one of the simplest ways to ensure you enjoy every moment of your journey.
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…
Choosing Footwear and Clothing as a mature traveller. While our programme materials always contain advice on specific climates, there are a number of helpful general principles to bear in mind […]
