Even if you have the latest edition of these books be sure to check also their Walking Route Updates for any last developments.

Also new from Discovery this year, a new edition of their Madeira walking map.

This is the 2nd edition in the same series for neighboring Tenerife. Also new this year. I have used the 1st edition of this book and was very happy with it.

This walking map is the perfect company to the book below. These super-durable maps really hold what they promise in my experience.

This is the new edition of “Walk! Lanzarote” by Discovery Walking Guides. I have not used any edition of this book on Lanzarote myself, but can only say that I have been very happy with the books in this series that I *have* used.

In all the years of travels to Spain what is the best Brandy I have ever come a cross? To tell you the truth the ultimate one I actually never found in Spain, but had with a Cafe Solo in a local Tapas bar back home. I have gone the grades from the Carlos I via my later favorites Cardenal Mendoza and Gran Duque de Alba. But this one, the Torres Jaime I, must surely be top of the line for any normally available Spanish Brandies?

Another exceptional Italian beer maker is Birra Baladin. This one I did not see in Italy, but picked it up back home.

During my stay in Italy this summer I came across this awesome beer. There is nothing wrong with an ordinary Moretti or Peroni either, but this is in a different class. Warmly recommended.

Just bought this pair of medium height boots for my everyday walking needs. These are actually so sturdy they can be used for light mountain walks as well. Will be interesting to try out, never bought Haglöfs before.

Also updated this summer is Andreas Stieglitz’ excellent Azores guide. In my opinion Andreas Stieglitz is one av the absolute best writers, and his books are always to be trusted. I can personally recommend his Sardinia guide too. Read his (German) website.