Walking & Hiking

Walking Is Good for the Brain: Memory, Mood, and Creativity According to Neuroscience

Did you know that walking is one of the best insurance policies for your brain health? Discover how the simple act of taking a walk stimulates memory, sparks creativity, and protects your mental well-being.

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The Via del Sale (Varzi to Portofino): A 3-Day Trekking Guide from Forest to Sea

Dreaming of a trek that connects mountain and sea? The Via del Sale is your answer. Our full guide walks you through this 3-day journey from Varzi to Portofino — ridgelines, forests, and a dramatic coastal finish
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The Benefits of Walking in the Cold: Why It’s Good for Your Metabolism and Mood

Did you know that walking in the cold can activate your metabolism and improve your mood? We explain the scientific benefits of "cold exposure" applied to walking.
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Metabolic Walking: How to Use Pace and Inclines to Burn More Without Running

Walking is good for you, but if you want to use it to jolt your metabolism, you need to try metabolic walking. We explain how to play with pace and inclines to burn more without having to run.
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The Benefits of Hiking: Why Walking on Trails Is a Cure-All for Body and Mind

There's much more to a hike on a trail than just a simple walk. It's a complete workout for your body and a true form of therapy for your mind. We explain all the benefits of hiking and how you can start enjoying them too.
Walking & Hiking

Power Walking: The Guide to Turning Your Walk Into a High-Intensity Workout

Walking is good for you, but if you want to turn it into a workout that burns calories and tones muscle, you have to try Power Walking. We explain the right technique for your pace and arm swing and offer a workout to get you started.
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How to Prepare for Your First Multi-Day Walk: The Guide to Choosing a Route, Gear, and Training Plan

Does the idea of a multi-day walk appeal to you, but you don't know how to organize it? This is the guide for you. We explain how to choose the route, what to put in your backpack (and what not to), and how to train to be prepared.
Walking & Hiking

Walking in Nature: The Science-Backed Benefits for Our Brain

Walking in nature lowers cortisol, boosts immunity via phytoncides, lifts mood, and sharpens memory/creativity—with simple rules for urban forest bathing.
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How to Meditate While Walking (Without Looking Like a Shaman)

Learn how to meditate while walking—without looking like a shaman. A simple, witty, and practical guide to mindfulness on the move.
Walking & Hiking

Walking Every Day Changes Your Mind

Walking daily improves body and mind: it boosts mood, reduces stress, sparks creativity, and strengthens memory. Just 30 minutes a day is enough to feel better—no running required.
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Walking With No Destination Might Be All You Need

Walking with no destination isn’t wasted time — it’s freedom, creativity, and gentle resistance. Discover why aimless steps might lead you exactly where you need to be.
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Does Walking 10,000 Steps a Day Really Matter?

Is walking 10,000 steps a day really necessary? Discover where the myth comes from, what science says today, and how to adapt movement to your lifestyle.
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Italy on Foot: 3 Walking Journeys That Can Change Your Life

Three real stories of walking in Italy: the Via Francigena, the Sentiero Italia, and the Brigands’ Trail. Transformative journeys that show how walking can change your life.
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