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October 24, 2019
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Five Must-See Sights To See in Italy On Foot

Imagine yourself perched on Mount Etna: gravel, dirt and leaves crunching underneath your feet, filling your lungs with crisp fresh air and overlooking the spellbinding sight of Sicily below. There is nothing quite like the feeling of adventure outdoors and being one with nature – a mixture of excitement, anticipation and tranquillity. Rich in history,...
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June 27, 2019
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What to expect on Board on a Bike and Boat Holiday

Upon your arrival to your chosen tour, in this case, Central Dalmatia in Croatia you will be greeted by the local team on the dock next to the ship. If you arrive early as I did to Trogir, I checked in myself and my bag with the crew and then went to explore the local...
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November 8, 2018
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Trip Report – Croatia 2018

I had been looking forward to this trip for a while, as I always do when visiting a new country for the first time. From the minute I landed in Croatia I was greeted with an eclectic mix of friendliness and an eagerness to please which could be taken as people being rude. Croatian culture...
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September 20, 2018
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A FAM Trip To Switzerland

Switzerland……not often the first place that springs to mind when you think of an active cycling or walking holiday, but why not? Having spent 4 days at the start of September in this wonderful country I now have seen the glorious light! We were welcomed by representatives from Switzerland Tourism in London as well as...
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August 23, 2018
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Trip Report: Tyrol Treasures Walking Holiday near Innsbruck

I (Sammie) recently went on our Tyrol Treasures walking holiday near Innsbruck in Austria, to re-walk some of our existing routes and also walk some new routes for you to enjoy. My walking buddy for the week was my 7-year-old son, who has walked several of our walking holidays with us over the years. By taking...
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July 23, 2018
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Exploring Bavaria by Bike

Bavaria is a beautiful part of Germany to explore by bike. If you remember watching the movie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang you may remember seeing a white castle that the car flew over? If you do, then this is a real castle in Bavaria. Exploring Bavaria by Bike Castle Neuschwanstein is in Schwangau which is...
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June 21, 2018
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Top Tips For Walking The West Highland Way in Scotland

Walking the West Highland Way in Scotland is certainly an adventure. You will get to experience the true beauty of Scotland while walking along this long-distance walking trail. Some people walk it for a challenge while raising money for charity, while others just enjoy walking long-distance trails. Having recently walked the West Highland Way ourselves...
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June 21, 2018
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How Do I Prepare For My Cycling Holiday with Hooked on Cycling

What should you do to prepare for your cycling holiday? Well, firstly this will depend on the difficulty of the tour you have selected. You can see our tour selector where you can find all our tours listed, along with the level of difficulty each tour is. Once you have booked your cycling tour and...
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June 7, 2018
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What is a Self Guided Cycling Holiday Like?

If you have never taken an active holiday before considering one can be a daunting thought for many. Well, firstly you do not have to be super fit. You do not necessarily need to be an active type of person as at Hooked on Cycling we have cycling holidays for all levels of fitness. You...
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June 7, 2018
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Preparing For The West Highland Way

Many thousands of people tackle Scotland’s West Highland Way each year, so preparing for the West Highland Way is necessary! What can you do to prepare for the West Highland Way? Well, the West Highland Way (WHW) finds itself being tackled by beginners to the more experienced hikers. So let us tell you a few things to...
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May 21, 2018
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Pisa and its Leaning Tower

A true Tuscan delight is what Pisa really is. A city that has a mass of tourists each day exploring due to the famous leaning tower. Which can sometimes be the only problem in high season is that it will be busy. The famous bell tower is in Piazza dei Miracoli (the Miracle Square) and is the...
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May 18, 2018
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Guide: What To Wear In Hot Weather While Hiking

As the better weather is upon us (we hope), we thought we would write a post about what to wear in hot weather while out hiking. When the weather is hot you need to make sure you wear the correct clothing as well as keeping yourself hydrated. You certainly don’t want to end up with...
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