As Lao Tzu said, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
The Chinese philosopher was actually making the point that great things start from humble beginnings. But for many of us, Shank's pony remains the finest way to explore a place.
You're meeting locals, feeling the crunch of soil beneath your feet and encountering the smells and sounds that are distinct to the place.
This week we're featuring some majestic walks — with a focus on Italy and New Zealand.
Many of the finest walks around the world will be too tough for some of us, but there are plenty of others for the less hardcore. Many stretches of the Cinque Terre have fine accessibility for the disabled.
