MEDIA AND PRESS
Macs Adventure has been making headlines! Here are some of our recent favorite mentions in the press and media. Read all about it:
The New Marathon? Crossing an Entire Country Under Your Own Power
(August 2025)
This piece explores the exciting trend of hiking or biking across entire countries, blending adventure with personal challenge and discovery. Macs Adventure stands out as a leader in self-guided journeys, offering iconic long-distance routes like the 39-day Camino de Santiago trek in Spain and the 16-day Coast to Coast walk across England.
An Inn-to-Inn Walk on Scotland’s Idyllic East Coast
(August 2025)
We’re so excited the Fife Coastal Path was featured in The New York Times, with columnist Elaine Glusac hiking it Macs-style (cozy inns, luggage transfers, and hassle-free planning). Along the way she feasted on fresh seafood, spotted dolphins, wandered art-filled villages, and relaxed in locally owned stays that support the communities she explored.
The Best Guide for Your Next Adventure? You
(August 2025)
This article highlights the rise of self-guided travel - giving you the freedom to explore on your own terms without missing out on expert planning. Macs Adventure leads the way, with bookings from American travelers soaring over 70% in a year. With pre-booked hotels, luggage transfers, and a top-rated app, we make it easy to hit the trail your way.
A Guide to Luxury Solo Travel
(July 2025)
In this article, we’re proudly recognized as a leading provider of upscale self-guided travel experiences tailored specifically for solo travelers - 57% of whom are women! Highlights include stunning hikes along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, immersive treks on Japan’s Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, and cozy bed-and-breakfast stays in the beautiful Scottish Highlands.
Best tips for solo traveling
(June 2025)
Our Head of Sales, Jasper Verlaan, joined Fox 31 in the studio to tell them the best ways to plan an independent adventure. The thought of traveling by yourself can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Solo travel has been on the rise in recent years and Macs Adventure makes it easy. Well done, Jasper!
After 10 Years Hiking Europe, These Are My 10 Favorite Treks
(June 2025)
At home, Jen Murphy’s the one setting the pace on every hike but on our High Trails of the Julian Alps, she learned it’s just as great to slow down, soak it all in, and savor the legendary local hospitality.
10 Active Travel Trends For Your Next Great Hiking Or Cycling Vacation
(June 2025)
Forbes' roundup of “10 Active Travel Trends For Your Next Great Hiking Or Cycling Vacation” by Larry Olmsted is a must-read for anyone with a passion for seeing the world on their own terms. From luggage-free hiking to the rise of flexible, self-guided trips, it’s clear more and more travelers are choosing freedom over fixed itineraries.
Solo travel on the rise: Women leading the charge in self-guided tours
(June 2025)
This feature highlights the growing trend of solo travel (especially among women) turning to self-guided hiking and biking tours for freedom and flexibility. With 57% of solo travelers at Macs Adventure now women, the article spotlights how our trips are empowering more people to explore the world confidently, at their own pace.
A Walking Tour Worthy of a Jane Austen Novel
(May 2025)
The Wall Street Journal embarks on an eight-day walking tour through the English countryside, tracing a route from Oxford to Bath inspired by Jane Austen's world. The article offers a delightful glimpse into a journey that combines scenic beauty with literary nostalgia.
5 Easy European E-Bike Trips For 2025
(April 2025)
Forbes names Macs Adventure as a top pick for easy European e-bike trips in 2025, featuring scenic, self-guided rides through Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Slovenia. With electric bikes, charming stopovers, and flexible routes, it’s all about carefree exploration on two wheels.
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