Tag Archives: hiking

Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Inverness and Around the Highlands

Posted on 2017-11-06 by tikichris

Last stop on our tour was the Inverness, where Kemey and I spent most of our three-day visit hiking in and around town and through wilderness areas within easy reach of the city. Continue reading →

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How to Pack for Your First Hiking Adventure

Posted on 2017-05-30 by tikichris

So you’ve finally made the decision to pack a bag and head out into the great wilderness to fend for yourself. This is a big step for you: taking everything you need to be self-sufficient for a few days and … Continue reading →

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Hiking Huelgoat | #SaintPabu

Posted on 2017-04-12 by tikichris

Set in the Arrée Mountains, the village of Huelgoat is a picturesque village bordered by a 37-acre lake and the 2,500-acre state managed Amorique Natural Regional Park with loads of great forest walks accessed from the centre of the village. Continue reading →

Posted in France, Saint-Pabu, Travel | Tagged Amorique, Amorique Natural Regional Park, Arrée Mountains, Bretagne, brittany, Finistere, france, hiking, Huelgoat, Saint-Pabu, Travel | Leave a comment

Beaches and Coastal Walks Near #SaintPabu

Posted on 2017-04-11 by tikichris

For my third post about visiting Saint-Pabu in the Finistère of western Brittany, I’d like to share a list of some of the most scenic beaches and coastal paths in the area. Continue reading →

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Scotland Celebrates John Muir’s 175th Birthday (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-03-27 by tikichris

This year marks the 175th anniversary of John Muir’s birth. For the occasion, Scotland has announced the first ever John Muir Day on his birthday, April 21st, to be celebrated with a range of events happening in Scotland’s National Nature Reserves and National Parks throughout the entire month. Continue reading →

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Follow Scotland’s Great Trails to Scenic Adventure (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-03-09 by tikichris

The Scotland’s Great Trails network constitutes 23 well maintained trails across Scotland that are distinctively waymarked, largely off-road and offering opportunities to discover one the most world’s most beautiful and rugged landscapes and to experience Scottish history and culture firsthand. Continue reading →

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My Best of 2012 on CheapOair (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-12-30 by tikichris

From Miami to Burgundy and all sorts of excellent destinations in between, I had a blast blogging for CheapOair this past year. As 2012 draws to a close, I thought now would be a great time to highlight five of … Continue reading →

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Eating (Exceptionally) Well in Pembrokeshire (Blue Tomato)

Posted on 2012-11-21 by tikichris

… walk off any extra calories or recharge at the tearoom before or after your stroll through the nearby circular path skirting the Daugleddau estuary. Read my complete review at Blue Tomato.

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Four Fine Dines in Pembrokeshire (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-11-02 by tikichris

Pembrokeshire is one of the most scenic places in all of the British Isles. It’s also one of the tastiest. Believe it or not, for such a sparsely populated part of the UK, there’s actually a huge range of quality … Continue reading →

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Top Five Walks in Pembrokeshire, Wales (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-09-26 by tikichris

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in southwestern Wales is one of the most stunning coastlines in the world. Seriously! I say that with little if any hyperbole. Just back from a week relaxing in the Welsh countryside, I was blown … Continue reading →