Jan
19
Many hard-core hikers these days are searching out adventures in remote areas where they can find a sense of peace and solitude. This longing to hike in mountains that are off the beaten path is why Ryder-Walker has created what we refer to as our Hidden Gem treks. We chose...
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Dec
14
Ten Delicious Holiday Cookie Recipes and Drink Parings from Across Europe With the holidays upon us, it’s the perfect time to share some of our favorite holiday cookie recipes from across Europe. Every European country approaches the season with its own flair, reflected in an assortment of diverse and delicious...
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Dec
07
7 Reasons the Algarve is One of the Most Unique Regions in Europe Ryder-Walker’s hike through the south of Portugal has quickly become one of our most highly rated treks. This wonderful journey takes you along Portugal’s sunny southern coast, where craggy cliffs, the rolling waves of the Atlantic, and...
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Dec
03
Ryder-Walker’s Favorite Guided and Self-Guided Walking Tours Everyone at Ryder-Walker is eager to share what we believe to be the best walking tours in the world. Walking tours are hikes which we consider to be less strenuous or committing than full-on treks, while still maintaining the rhythm of hiking in...
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Nov
02
The Engadine, a hidden valley in the heart of the Swiss Alps, is a place of wonder and enchantment. Red Swiss trains, gondolas, and funiculars all wrap up the sides of glaciated mountains while crystalline lakes rest in the pastoral valleys below. Beyond its natural beauty, the Engadine is a...
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Oct
31
In addition to physically walking The Liechtenstein Trail, there are many to-dos and interesting places to visit each day along the route. This list will help you plan your visit and identify what should be on your individual itinerary. We even recommend booking an extra day in Vaduz, the capital...
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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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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 spent decades refining a collection of exceptional treks across Italy. The country’s remarkable diversity makes narrowing down our favorite hikes no small task—whether traversing the dramatic limestone towers of the Dolomites or exploring coastal paths and island landscapes farther south. Our Italian Alps Trek...
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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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