My experiences with HF in the UK have been great. First trip abroad with HF to Albania, which was a new addition to the 2025 HF brochure. (3-10 June)Every day was so challenging - very hot weather, limited or no shade and always being careful with your water supply. Several of the walks were not suitable for all the group. There should have been Plan A or Plan B walks.I was counting the days to go home! Challenges at several of the hotels, including the location - noisy, poor air conditioning, accessibility and very limited breakfast selection. Hence, a reassessment of the hotels and location is needed. No lunches and minimal time/help to find where to get food and clean drinking water. Certainly encouraged to take something from breakfast! And you needed to, as lunch maybe very late in the afternoon.A couple of the walks need to be changed. They were not interesting. Walking along tarmac in the very hot sunshine does not appeal with not much to look at either.The late afternoon walks of 2-3 hours around the city or large town with temps close to 30C (and sometimes after a days walk) need to be thought thorough. The guide did his absolute best given the agenda he had to follow. Full credit to the guide!Best time was in Northern Macedonia - scenery and walks in the National Parks was fantastic. To be honest, if this has been my first experience with HF I would not have used this company again.
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