Stories
Stories from the Trail
Walking-first essays, destination stories, and the kind of practical notes that come from being on the ground. Honest about pace and terrain, never salesy, and grounded in WAI's walking-first way of seeing the world.
Destination Story
New Zealand: Where the Earth Is Still Making Up Its Mind
From geothermal valleys created in a single night to a fiord you can sleep inside, New Zealand is a country that makes geological time feel personal.
Destination Story
Portugal on Foot: Cobblestones, Vineyards, and Time to Look Up
From Lisbon's tiled hills to Douro vineyard terraces and ancient northern roads, Portugal is a country that makes more sense at walking pace.
Destination Story
The Channel Islands on Foot: Where Britain, France, and the Sea Meet
Jersey, Guernsey, Sark, and Herm sit closer to France than to England, with layered island histories and coast paths that reward walkers who slow down.