 For the third issue of Heath & Mud zine, I hiked along the Old Stones Way, a 38-mile route through the heart of the Peak District National Park. Organised by the British Pilgrimage Trust, the route encompasses numerous prehistoric sites in nature to strengthen our connection to history in nature.
 With whisky tourism at an all-time high, Scotland’s distilleries are banding together to create dram-packed regional itineraries for the curious tourist. Kirsten Amor explores why this community spirit is good news for both the industry and whisky lovers alike.
Read more: https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/around-the-world/whisky-travel/25984/the-rise-of-the-whisky-trail/  Linked to Krakow by a portion of the Amber Trail Greenway, Tyniec’s limestone cliffs, dense woodland and millennia-old abbey comprise one of Eastern Europe’s most overlooked villages.
Read full piece: http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20140709-forgotten-landscapes-outside-krakow  It’s hard to imagine that Slovenia’s Soča Valley, a land of aquamarine river rapids and dense emerald forests, was once the site of WWI’s Isonzo Front, where 1.7 million soldiers died.
Read full piece: http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20150112-one-of-wwis-bloodiest-frontlines |
Kirsten x TravelMy travel writing has featured in publications such as BBC Travel and The Sunday Times Travel Magazine. With a focus on adventure travel and niche themes, I showcase little-known regions or forgotten stories that deserve a wider audience. Travel with me 🧭⬇️
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