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In today's modern, ever-connected culture, there's an increasing recognition of the importance of spending time outdoors, away from screens. To 'touch grass' has evolved into a broader act of disconnecting from the internet, and reconnecting with the natural world.
There's a particular activity that demands that we do exactly this. If you're on a long hike through a beautiful part of the world, you might find it much easier to ground yourself in nature, and take a valuable break from modernity – even if it's just for a little bit.
Let's run through a few of the critical benefits of going for a walk.
Walking is a low-intensity, approachable form of exercise. Everyone can do it. It'll help to strengthen your skeletal muscles, which will help you to avoid injury in the long term. It'll also help to safeguard your heart. The more weight you're carrying, and the longer the hike, the greater the benefit.
Of course, like all physical exercise, there's an additional benefit to consider: the release of endorphins, and the relief of stress. You'll feel good while you're doing it, in other words!
If you've ever been struggling with a problem, only to arrive at a solution while out for a walk, then you might recognise the considerable mental benefits of walking. The activity can drive up creativity, and help you to spot novel solutions to the problems in your life. Regular walking, being a form of exercise, is linked to lowered levels of anxiety and depression. If you walk without any audiobooks, podcasts or music, then there's another benefit: an improved connection with nature, and the mental space needed to process new ideas. In fact, according to the late Dr Michael Mosley, walking backwards is even more beneficial than walking forwards – if not quite as practical.
If you're planning a new holiday, then why not make walking a central part of it? You'll be able to enjoy all of the benefits we've described, while exploring a uniquely beautiful part of the world. You'll get a perspective that can't be obtained through any other form of holiday.
Europe trips, for example, might include a self-guided expedition between Amalfi and Sorrento. From the clifftops you'll enjoy amazing views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, as well as the local culture and cuisine. Equally, you might venture to the Camino de Santiago, in La Rioja, Spain – or even to the Dolomite mountains. Itineraries are often varied enough that even inexperienced hikers can get involved – while the more experienced ones will be able to enjoy a challenge.
Regular walking is, in some senses, the ultimate form of exercise. It can act as a complement to your gym membership or involvement in a local sports team, and help to prevent injury. Crucially, it can also improve your grounding in nature – especially if it's enjoyed as part of a regular hiking holiday!
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