Traipsing Through Tasmania
One of the lesser known trekking destinations in the world must be gentle Tasmania. Despite having a reputation for the Tasmanian Devil, the island is rich with nature and cultural heritage with the three main towns offering an interesting insight to living in Tasmania. The country lends itself to a variety of gentle walks around the countryside and extended treks through beautiful and wild scenery and offers the traveller the opportunity to drink in the natural splendour and contemplate life and life questions while doing so.
Of course choosing the right kind of footwear for this trip is of utmost importance. The trip will be very disappointing if you come away from it with sore feet and blisters on your heels. And this is where your Vibram Five Fingers UK comes in. Made of rubber with five compartments on each shoe for the toes, these shoes offer you an exhilarating experience.
Best suited for gentle day walks, the Vibram Five Fingers UK offers superb comfort and the sensation of walking around barefoot. The rubber exterior moulds to your foot further enhancing the effect of walking around barefoot. The rubber material used to make the shoes also serves as waterproofing, preventing your feet from forming blisters because of moisture.
The sensation of walking barefoot is a unique and important sensation. The uniqueness of the sensation lies in the extra sensory experience you gain from walking around without shoes. Your feet feel the contours of the ground that you’re walking on, you will feel the little rocks and pebbles that you step on and feel grass blades crushing beneath your feet. These sensory experiences heighten the experience gained by the other senses.
The holiday entails many walks ranging from walks in and around towns, to hikes in the Narawntapu and Freycinet National Parks. The group is lead by the trek leader who will take you to historical sites such as the notorious convict settlement, Port Arthur. There are also off-coast visits scheduled to Bruny, a colony of penguins, muttonbirds and seals.
All along visitors stay in good quality hotels, as well as places of interest such as historic estate houses and even a former school. This adds to the colour and ambience of the whole visit. When exploring these sites after dark, your Vibram Five Fingers UK will come in handy when you don’t want to disturb your fellow travellers with loud footfalls. They will also stand you in good stead should you stub your toe or step on something sharp. These shoes are therefore the ideal travel companion for a walking holiday.