Walking Italy

A Guide for Tourists and Armchair Travellers

Rachael Martin

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White Star Publishing
01 December 2024

Walking, hiking, trekking; Travel & holiday; Travel & holiday guides

Walking holidays have become more popular, and it certainly looks like they're here to stay. In 2022 Mintel found that walking is the UK's most popular active holiday, while in June 2023, the New York Times ran a headline that claimed 2023 as the year of the walk. Whether it's setting off on a long walk or going walking for the day, it doesn't get much better than doing it in Italy. Italy has it all: mountains, hilltop towns, medieval squares, olive groves, vineyards, Renaissance art, routes which speak the stories of people and places.

This is a book about walking that's not necessarily for walkers. It's for those who love walking and go regularly but it's also aimed at beginners, those of us who enjoy a walk followed by lunch or dinner in a medieval square and a night at a cosy B&B. Maybe you'll never actually go on any of the walks. This is also the book for you. It's full of the history and stories of routes and places, so you can go on your own journey from the comfort of your living room. It gives you all the relevant links you'll need such as up-to-date maps, detailed routes, GPS navigation, updates, further reading, and advice on the walking itself. Start reading, start dreaming and maybe you too could be walking through Italy soon.

AUTHOR: Originally from Yorkshire (UK), Rachael arrived in Italy over twenty-five years ago and fell in love with a country, its mountains and its walks. She loves nothing more than sharing her Italian world with others, whether it's the joy and freedom of being up a mountain, the history of the castles along Lake Como or sitting in a café and watching the world. She loves to go beyond the stereotypes to really bring out Italy in all its complexity whilst mixing in the everyday. Rachael is a regular contributor to travel magazines, and lives with her husband and boys just north of Milan near Lake Como.

100 colour illustrations

By: Rachael Martin
Imprint: White Star Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 190mm, Width: 140mm,
ISBN: 9781399031349
ISBN 10: 1399031341
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Originally from Yorkshire (UK), Rachael arrived in Italy over twenty-five years ago and fell in love with a country, its mountains and its walks. She loves nothing more than sharing her Italian world with others, whether it’s the joy and freedom of being up a mountain, the history of the castles along Lake Como or sitting in a café and watching the world. She loves to go beyond the stereotypes to really bring out Italy in all its complexity whilst mixing in the everyday. Rachael is a regular contributor to travel magazines, and lives with her husband and boys just north of Milan near Lake Como.

Reviews for Walking Italy: A Guide for Tourists and Armchair Travellers

‘A delightful work that will take you on an Italian journey unlike any other’ -- Julia della Croce ‘Rachael has crafted more than just a travel guide; she has provided a window into the soul of Italy.’ -- Angela Grisdale, Founder and CEO IC Bellagio ‘It takes a rare skill to write a book about walking that inspires you to reach for your boots and rucksack and settle back on the sofa in equal measure: but this is what Rachael has achieved’ -- Amanda Robinson, editor, Italia! magazine ‘A wonderful careful work; a timely and practical treasure-trove guide for lovers of walking, Italy and eating, full of practical advice and exhilarating details!’ -- Rachel Roddy ‘This guide reminds us that those who take the time to explore a little deeper will be richly rewarded. -- Clare Speak, Editor, The Local Italy