Aug
02
Delicious Austrian Cuisine Austria is often overlooked as the perfect Alps travel destination. France and Italy have long been known for their majestic peaks, but hidden gem hiking destinations still exist and Austria is among them. We love Austria for many reasons, one being the perfect combination of thousands of...
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Jul
15
Photos from the Trail Photos are streaming in from guests and guides as Ryder-Walker treks are in full stride this summer. From the Alps in Europe to the Fjords of Iceland, people are exploring and sharing their adventures from the trails. “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” –...
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Jun
28
An Italian Hiking Gem When Ryder-Walker guide Ken Fuhrer designed the Italian Dolomites: Lago di Braies, Fanes Wilderness, and Alta Badia in 2017, he came back to report, “There is so much to love about this trip it is difficult to pick a place to start. The Dolomites are one...
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May
10
Ryder-Walker's Machu Picchu Trip Recap Our Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is undoubtedly one of the most incredible journeys we offer. The adventure begins in Cusco, the historic capital city of the Incan Empire. While Lima is now the capital of Peru, Cusco once served as the vibrant heart of the...
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May
09
Northern Greece Hiking Trip Intro Northern Greece is magical in so many ways and our inaugural trek in May proved to be the perfect trip to kick off our European hiking season. Summer was in full bloom when we hit the trails. The exuberant vibe of Thessaloniki, the bustling port...
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Mar
29
It’s no secret that Ryder-Walker has dedicated the last decades to perfecting a series of treks across Italy. The ever-expansive nature of Italy allows for a great variety of experiences; whether you are traveling through the towering Dolomites or island hopping off the coast of Sicily, choosing our favorite hikes...
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Dec
25
Glühwein Steaming mugs of Glühwein are the surefire sign across Germany, Austria, and Germanic Switzerland that the holidays are here. The Glühwein itself, despite its unique name, should be more familiar to English speakers as mulled wine – there is no substantial difference in preparation between the two drinks. The...
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Nov
01
The State of International Travel Our 2021 Ryder-Walker hiking season may have seemed unimaginable a year ago, but our scheduled treks were a huge success. We enjoyed both guided and self-guided trips abroad and here at home numbering in the hundreds. We were excited to see so many of you...
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Aug
26
The Rob Roy Way is a trekking route through the southern Scottish Highlands that connects the iconic locations of Rob Roy’s MacGregor’s life. This idyllic trail follows windswept moors and woodlands lush with bluebells through the home of clan MacGregor, where the legendary outlaw did battle with the Duke of...
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Jun
23
The Mountains Are Calling and We Are Jumping for Joy! Europe has given the U.S. a green light for tourists to begin visiting again. The time to travel has finally come! While we have been dreaming of a long day strolling through alpine meadows or an evening sipping wine by...
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May
11
We, too, are ready to travel! A message to everyone suffering from wanderlust, just know you are not alone. International travel for tourism is ramping up and with every new country opening boarders to vaccinated tourists, recent communication from Ryder-Walker clients is not only humorous, but predictable. Take Cathy’s recent email......
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Feb
24
Thanks for taking our quiz that tests your knowledge of international travel. The answers are listed below in bold. Every answer is also matched to a special Ryder-Walker trek, so click on orange text and see which adventure we have to offer. Spring is right around the corner and we...
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