Hike the sandy paths, cliffs and capes from the Alentejo to the Algarve on the historic Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal. Source: How to hike the Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal – Lonely Planet

Adult beginners are charming when the stakes are low. Learning the piano at 50 is cute – but nobody ever needed to be airlifted out of a piano recital Source: My rookie era: In my 40s I attempted my first multi-day hike – and became a walking cliche | Walking | The Guardian

Although trekking is unusual for young women in Kashmir, I find strength and enjoy independence when I’m out in nature with my friends Source: Some question why young women should climb mountains but hiking gives me freedom | Mohsina Gufran | The Guardian

Remember when hiking was all about reading a map, chomping Kendal Mint Cake and rousing renditions of “We’ll be coming round the mountain”? Source: 17 ways the middle class have ruined walking holidays

As Swiss glaciers melt at an ever-faster rate, new species move in and flourish, but entire ecosystems and an alpine culture can be lost Source: ‘Like walking through time’: as glaciers retreat, new worlds are being created in their wake | Glaciers | The Guardian

My friends didn’t feel safe hiking alone. So I started looking into queer hiking groups—and even started a local chapter. Source: LGBTQ Hiking Groups I Recommend to Friends

The Algarve Walking Festival 2025 offers travelers an immersive experience blending hiking, wellness, culture, and local crafts, setting a model for future sustainable and experiential travel. Source: Algarve, Portugal Sees The New 2025 Algarve Walking Festival That Combine Hiking, Wellness, and Local Culture for an Unforgettable Travel Experience – Travel And Tour World