​If you are planning to take your first solo hike, you will want it to be safe and successful. Hiking solo is a great challenge and is something everyone should try in their lifetime. It will help clear your mind, test your mental and physical stamina and make you stronger. 

Trekking solo isn’t without it’s risks, but if you plan properly in advance, prepare the right gear and are sensible, your adventure will be exciting and most of all, rewarding.

Feet Do Travel have prepared this guide to help you through some of the most essential parts of a great hike. So without further ado, let us look at everything you need to know before hiking solo and venturing into the wild.

The Cotswolds is an area of outstanding natural beauty located in the heart of England. The birthplace of Shakespeare in Stratford upon Avon, a Harry Potter film location in Gloucester, the Cotswolds is more than picturesque villages, thatched roofs and gorgeous rolling countryside.

Whilst international travel is restricted, native Brits can plan a fantastic staycation to the Cotswolds. Thanks to its wealth of canals and footways, it’s here that you’ll find some of the best walking holidays in the UK.

Feet Do Travel show why you need to visit the Cotswolds, England.

Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you want the freedom to go wherever you like? Concerned about the new normal but want to travel more?

Sailing could be the hobby you have been waiting for! Learning to sail will open doors in ways you never dreamt, and give you the chance to see sights from a new perspective.
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Feet Do Travel share 6 reasons why you should try sailing.

Building up your travel wish-list? How could you not be daydreaming of visiting destinations on your bucket list whist stuck at home, cooped up during quarantine.

There may be travel restrictions in effect at the moment, but many airlines are offering very affordable flights with itineraries months down the road. Most airlines offer no-fee changes in case it’s still not safe to fly at that time. On top of that, you can score amazing deals on flights to Europe which are significantly cheaper than the price you would have paid pre-pandemic.

To get your wanderlust brewing, Feet Do Travel have curated a list of the seven must-see European sights. Use them for inspiration to plan your next trip!

With all the stress of work and home life, it’s nice to get away for a few days to unwind and relax, but many of us are often stuck when it comes to deciding where to travel. For residents of the UK, whilst it’s great to travel abroad to Europe and beyond, there are plenty of fantastic places to be discovered which are just a stone’s throw away rather than hundreds of miles on a plane. 
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Feet Do Travel have picked out a couple of UK locations and give you a brief overview of why we think they’re the perfect places to relax in 2020! 

Backpacking holidays always seem like they should be about saving money. Travelling cheaply, living in hostels, and buying food from street markets where you can. Nevertheless, you can definitely inject a little luxury into your travels if you need it. Feet Do Travel share some of the reasons why you should treat yourself to luxury when backpacking.

Is staying in a real Castle on your bucket list? How about a Tudor Castle in England, owned and visited by the UK’s most fascinating monarch, King Henry VIII?

Britain is blessed with many historic Castles in beautiful surroundings. Although there are many castles in England which you can visit, there are very few Castle Hotels. We discovered one close to where we lived, and we didn’t have to pay a King’s ransom to spend the night; Thornbury Castle in South Gloucestershire.

Thornbury Castle is a 500 year old luxurious Castle Hotel. Built in the 1500’s, King Henry VIII owned this castle and stayed for 10 days with his wife, the fated Anne Boleyn, on their honeymoon tour in 1535, and yes you can stay in the same room as King Henry VIII.
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We booked a night here for Sy’s birthday, but did it live up to its expectations? Did we feel like Royalty when we stayed at Thornbury Castle, and what’s it like to walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens?

Feet Do Travel reveal what it’s like to stay in a real Tudor Castle Hotel.

The charming populace and authentic natural allure of Ireland makes it one of the most popular countries worldwide for tourists. Few locations attract visitors quite like the south-western town of Killarney, which is situated in the scenic county of Kerry. 
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Killarney is a location which boasts a wealth of natural beauty, a rich history, the buzz of a modern urban hub and a superb variety of attractions and activities to suit people of all ages and interests.

Let us give you a guide to Killarney, Ireland’s tourist hotspot from a local perspective.

​Do you have a travel bucket list? If not, why not? The world is full of fantastic destinations and there isn’t enough time to visit them all. Compile a list of your own personal “must see” places and plan some trips. Not all destinations require a long haul flight and plenty of cash, there are plenty of amazing destinations close to home.

​Ditch the thoughts of your two weeks in the med this year and visit somewhere new! 

Attending a festival should be part of everyone’s annual celebration. Why? Because they are just so much fun!

There are many different festivals held around the world throughout the year to suit every taste. Traditionally, festivals are a special day or period for a religious event or anniversary. They can also be an organised event such as a music festival, food festival, film festival or even a beer festival. Some are large involving thousands of people, others are small local gatherings. 

People travel the globe to attend these elaborate events, and often make it the sole purpose for their trip.  We have!

There are many festivals on my bucket list which I have yet to attend, so to help me compile this epic list of festivals around the world, I asked some awesome travel bloggers.
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What a magnificent, diverse and eclectic list this is!