Sometimes the best way to explore a city on foot is to simply wander, with no goal in mind other than to follow the sound of church bells, or drift across a leafy square. Source: The Art of Wandering While Traveling – The New York Times
With the concept of sauntering rooted in the art of taking a casual walk, this day aims to remind everyone to take a pause from their busy routine, embrace a more relaxed pace, and immerse themselves in the present moment Source: World Sauntering Day 2023: Understanding the importance of slowing down for your mental and
In the light of the UK government’s crackdown on slow-walking protests, this comment from Council of Europe makes interesting reading – Strasbourg 02/06/2023 Source: Crackdowns on peaceful environmental protests should stop and give way to more social dialogue – Commissioner for Human Rights
Ordnance Survey reveals the hikes most enjoyed by the British public over the past 12 months, according to its app Source: Britain’s 10 most popular walks – according to the OS map app | Walking holidays | The Guardian
A walking tour, sculpture trail and outdoor installations are designed to encourage the public to engage again with culture in the city.
Source: Using Augmented Reality, London Takes Its Art to the Streets – The New York Times
earl-footed, hurdle-footed, club-footed
As in “He’s got feet like an earl-footed turnip” (said of someone who walks with his feet turned out). from the Dictionary of Newfoundland English (University of Toronto Press, 1982).
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