
Expert articles, destination guides, walking holiday inspiration, and insights into sustainable outdoor adventure — curated by Self Guided Travel.


Long-distance walking routes are often described in kilometres, stages, and elevation gain. But in places like the southern French Alps, the GR5 passes through something mo...

There’s a moment that comes to many people — often quietly — when everyday life starts to feel too small. Not dramatic. Not broken. Just… contained. The same routes. The sa...

For generations, travel has promised freedom, perspective and discovery. Yet in recent decades, much of the global travel industry has drifted toward speed, scale and extra...

The Norfolk Coast National Landscape is one of England’s most ecologically rich and visually dramatic stretches of coastline — a place where saltmarsh, shingle, dunes, and...

A New Search Engine for Walking Holidays, Outdoor Adventures, and Independent Stays – Self Guided Travel is building something unusual in the world of adventure tourism: a ...

Stepping off the train at Manningtree, there’s a familiar shift — the kind that happens when a journey begins just a little outside the everyday. The station is small but s...

Suffolk’s landscapes have long embodied the quiet beauty of England — a patchwork of meadows, estuaries, and storybook villages framed by vast skies. But today, the county’...

Along the winding River Stour, where willows bend over the water and village lanes meander through patchwork fields, the Dedham Vale National Landscape remains one of Engla...

Northern Ireland’s landscapes have always inspired exploration — from the hexagonal stones of the Causeway Coast to the misted ridges of the Mourne Mountains. But now, the...

Wales wears its history in stone. Along the coast of Gwynedd, four mighty castles — Caernarfon, Conwy, Harlech, and Beaumaris — stand as some of the most complete and awe-i...

Scotland has always inspired travellers — from its rugged Highlands and ancient glens to its creative cities and storied coasts. But now, the country is offering something...

Ireland has long inspired travellers with its wild landscapes and lyrical sense of place. But in 2025, the country is moving beyond traditional tourism — embracing a slower...

The dream of a continuous path around the entire coast of England is becoming a reality. Piece by piece, the King Charles III England Coast Path is opening up new stretches...

We are a publisher and search engine dedicated to sustainable adventure tourism. Our mission is simple: to inspire travellers to slow down, travel lightly, and discover the...

Adventure is not just about how far we go, but how we choose to move through the world. Each journey leaves a trace — on the land, on the communities we encounter, and on...
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