Category: Other Travel Experiences in Europe

Lanzarote is one of Europe’s most unique destinations for a walking holiday in Lanzarote experience. Its volcanic landscapes, Atlantic coastline and year-round mild climate make it ideal for travellers looking to explore on foot. Unlike many hiking destinations that depend heavily on a specific season, Lanzarote offers good walking conditions almost all year. That said, [...]

Lanzarote is unlike anywhere else on earth. Shaped by centuries of volcanic activity, this Canary Island carries a raw, elemental quality that sets it apart from every other European destination. Its landscapes look more like the surface of another planet than a Spanish island in the Atlantic, and that is precisely what makes it so [...]

  Starting 1 October 2025, several destinations across Spain and Portugal are introducing or updating their tourist tax systems. These small nightly charges help fund local services, cultural preservation, and sustainable tourism. If you’re planning a walking holiday with WAW.travel, here’s everything you need to know about when, where, and how these taxes apply — [...]

Let’s be honest: when it comes to walking holidays, overpacking is practically a rite of passage. You lay everything out on your bed, feel proud of your “minimalist” mindset, and then, somehow, end up with a backpack that weighs as much as a medium-sized goat. Why? Because you might need that third pair of hiking [...]

Long-distance walking routes like the Camino de Santiago or the Via Francigena are more popular than ever. In 2024, a record 499,239 pilgrims received their Compostela certificates from the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago de Compostela, the highest number ever recorded. That is a big jump from the 446,082 certificates in 2023 and 438,307 in 2022, [...]