Tag: Footwear Advice

Happy ageing! Advice for the over 50s

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 life, exercise & travel. Recognition of life improving after 50 years of age comes as no surprise to us here […]

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 new place on foot means that, wherever you go, you will properly discover the sights, sounds, and smells. Individual moments […]

Selecting Shoes and Socks: Advice for mature travellers

This article looks at the importance of socks and shoes in keeping you mobile and active without problems or aches and pains from your feet.

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 people and is strongly associated with forefoot pathology and foot pain.” The study identified foot pain and deformity in 176 […]

Mature Travellers Footwear and Clothing Tips

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 while preparing for your trip. Packing for an overseas adventure can seem overwhelming, but these few simple tips can make it more manageable, and ensure […]