After a life at sea that took him around the world, sailing through wonders such as the fjords of Norway and Chile, Danny is now shoreside and, when not in the office, looking for his next big adventure. He’s walked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and trekked areas such as Ladakh, Annapurna and the Southern Alps in New Zealand, but he’s also a keen cyclist – choosing his next trip is always a dilemma between the saddle or hiking boots.
Are the Mediterranean’s coastal trails calling? Hankering to hike the lofty peaks of Europe’s mountains? Then you might well be asking yourself, is Italy or Spain better for hiking? Both are blessed with astonishing landscapes, rich culture and trails to suit every level of hiker, so it’s not a question easily answered. To help, Danny...
Read time – 3 minutes It was one of those rare moments where I had never heard a bad word about Ladakh. I hadn’t even heard a murmur of uncertainty. Instead, I had been met with nothing but glowing praise about the Markha Valley Trek, so I was very much keen to see if it...