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The Lake District is a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England. It offers glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fell mountains and historic literary associations. Market towns such as Kendal, Ambleside and Keswick on scenic Derwentwater are bases for exploring the area. The family-owned, Lake District Hotels has a six-property portfolio acr...

Located at the foot of the Dolomites mountain range, in northern Italy, the region of Trentino has been attracting hikers captivated by its peaks for over 150 years. Two British mountaineers, Francis Fox Tuckett and Edward Robson Whitwell, made the first ascent in the Dolomites to Cimon de la Pala (the 'Matterhorn of the Dolomites') in 1870, paving...

I timed my arrival in Tuscany with the jousting festival​ ​The Saracen Joust of Arrezo is held the first Sunday in September every year.  The Parade This is a colorful display of rivalry. Participants represent four quadrants of the town dress in respective colors of green/red, yellow/crimson, white/green, yellow/blue. Each team parades throug...

The Ardennes is a region in southeast Belgium that extends into Luxembourg, Germany and France. Once the scene of fierce battles in both World Wars, its rugged terrain encompasses rolling valleys, meandering rivers, extensive caves and dense forests crisscrossed with hiking paths. The Ardennes area was named for the goddess Arduinna, meaning 'deep ...

The Curonian Spit and the towns of Karklė and Kintai remain largely undiscovered spots for camping. This is where one will find the country's natural monuments such as Parnidis Dune, the Village of Minija and the Dutchman's Cap. The Curonian Spit The Curonian Spit offers travelling sand dunes and the five former fishing villages, now vacation towns...

​The most anticipated ascent of the iconic West Highland Way ​Despite its ominous name, the Devil's Staircase in Glencoe is a relatively short and very pleasant hike. The path has been much improved over the years and the views are amazing. The ascent from the A82 as it passes through Glencoe rises to just over 1,800ft at its highest point. From th...