The Cammino del Salento is a long-distance pilgrimage and cultural walking route on the heel of Italy’s boot, in the region of Salento in the province of Puglia. We have a Puglia Exploratory Hiking Adventure there scheduled for October 20 – 25, 2027. Like its more famous brethren pilgrimage routes, such as the Camino de Continue Reading →
Category: Hiking & Trekking
Why Speyside Whisky Tastes Like 300 Years of History
The remarkable story of the valley that defied empires, outlawed its own culture, and distilled its way back Pour a glass of Glenfarclas or a dram of Glenlivet and hold it up to the light. That amber color — warm, deep, the specific shade of a Highland sunset — comes from years spent in an Continue Reading →
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking New Zealand’s South Island
New Zealand’s South Island is one of those rare destinations where the scenery seems to change every few hours. Snowcapped mountains give way to turquoise lakes, temperate rainforests, glaciers, waterfalls, rugged coastlines, and wide-open valleys. And while driving through these landscapes is impressive, one of the best ways to experience them is on foot. Whether Continue Reading →
Comparing Our 2027 Hiking Adventures
How do you choose between seven hiking trips across five countries and two continents? Start here. In 2027, we have seven walking and hiking adventures on the schedule — from the red rock canyons of the American Southwest to the mountains of New Zealand’s South Island, with stops in Greece, Scotland, Georgia, Puglia, and a Continue Reading →
A Travel Writer Went to Georgia with Us. Here’s What She Found.
Travel Writer Lori Rackl joined our 2025 Georgia & the Caucasus Mountains Hiking Adventure — and her story has since been picked up by the Tribune News Wire Service and published in papers across the country. With her permission, we’re sharing an overview of what she experienced, in her own words and ours. When Lori Continue Reading →
The Spontaneous Traveler’s Shortlist
There’s a particular kind of traveler we love; those who seek out spontaneous travel. They’re not the ones who plan eighteen months out, research every hotel, and build a spreadsheet of packing lists. They’re the ones who see an intriguing opportunity, look at their calendar, and think: I could actually make this work—and they do! Continue Reading →
Small Groups. Big Moments: What a Zephyr Day Feels Like
If you’ve been saying “someday,” consider this your gentle nudge. Zephyr trips aren’t about proving anything — they’re about feeling brilliantly alive in beautiful places, with a small group that somehow never feels “groupy.” Here’s what a real day can feel like. Morning: The World Before the Crowds You wake up knowing that someone else Continue Reading →
“I Don’t Like Group Tours”… Until You Try One Like This
If you’ve ever said, “Group tours aren’t for me,” you’re not alone. When many travelers picture a group tour, they imagine rigid schedules, crowded buses, strangers they have nothing in common with, and a guide waving a tiny flag while everyone is shuffled from place to place. That’s not what we do at Zephyr Adventures. Continue Reading →
Apennine Mountains: The Trip Most Travelers Don’t Know They’re Missing
Why Hiking Italy’s Apennine Mountains Is the Destination Travelers Don’t Know They’re Missing When people dream of Italy, they usually picture Florence, Rome, or the Amalfi Coast. Iconic places, without question — and often crowded, fast-paced, and familiar. But there’s another Italy.A quieter Italy.One best discovered slowly, on foot, along historic mountain paths where daily Continue Reading →
Southwest Parks Hiking: Three Iconic Parks, One Unforgettable Journey
Imagine trading your everyday scenery for towering sandstone cliffs, winding slot canyons, and some of the most jaw-dropping views in the world. Our Southwest Parks Hiking Adventure is the chance to experience three of the country’s most iconic national parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon. But that’s not all! You’ll also uncover hidden Continue Reading →