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(CNN) — In travel news this week, Spain is offering free train journeys, Southwest Airlines is making its vouchers valid forever, and we take a look at the world’s greatest hiking trails and Iceland’s best

 
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In July, we’re hitting the trails to explore the world’s greatest hikes.

(CNN) — From a multi-day trek tracing the routes of a Japanese poet, to a classic clamber in the Argentinian Lake District, there are thousands of incredible trails that allow us to get up close to nature.

Walking boots and waterproof

 

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Not everyone on your list wants sun gloves or a handlebar bike bag, but those who do will treasure your gift all year long. Here are items to make life outdoors a little more comfy.

Keymaster Games’ Trails board game

Trails board game box.

There are good reasons