One of the most popular things for people to do on holiday is to walk.
Hiking all over the countryside brings a certain freedom that just can't be acquired anywhere else.
You can do it by yourself, with family, or with a great group of friends.
However you decide to do it, though, you'll need to be paying attention to how to plan for the trip and what you want to accomplish.
In other words, be prepared.
Don't just start out walking with an idea of where you want to be.
The freedom of walking is important, but these walks should be scheduled so that you know where you're going and when you'll be back - or where you'll end up next.
People should be aware of where you'll be, also, because you want them to check up on you if you don't return when you say you will.
It's always a good idea to be safe rather than sorry, and it's also good to walk with someone else so you're not alone if you get sick or become injured.
However, many people can and do go on a walking holiday by themselves and really enjoy it because they are careful and prepared.
For your walking holiday, find out where you want to go and what kinds of walking trips are offered in that area.
You might have to adjust where you stay a little bit if your first choice doesn't have the kind of walking you're looking for.
There are short walks that are only a couple of hours in length, all the way up to walks that take days and where you camp out each evening.
You can get one of these options or just about everything in between, so it's very important that you think about where you're going and what you're capable of doing.
You don't want to get involved in a walk that you can't handle, because it can be hard on your health.
Instead, plan carefully, ask questions, and learn about the walk that you want to take.
If you already walk a lot and/or are very active, find out how much you really walk each day through the use of a pedometer so you know whether you can safely handle the length of the walk you're planning on taking.