We are avid walkers, and love exploring both new and familiar areas by foot. We found ourselves saying “why don’t we just walk there?” to each other so often that it became a running joke, and (even though we didn’t know it at the time), the inspiration for this travel blog. 

We’ve found that most urban places, from massive cities like Tokyo to mid-sized cities like Stockholm, Boston, or Barcelona, are actually super walkable, but many travel sites don’t highlight this. 

We love figuring out how to best map out seeing everything each place has to offer, and have always relied on trusty Google Docs for travel planning– mapping out detailed day-to-day itineraries, packing lists, helpful links, and our top places for snacks, sightseeing, and other budget-friendly activities.

Our Docs became super in demand with friends and family, and we’ve lost count of how many times we’ve shared them over the years. 

In fact, so many people have suggested that we turn those Docs into a blog that we finally launched Why Not Walk in 2020. We hope you’ll find these guides useful in planning your next trip, and that we can be a go-to resource to you in your travels. 

A note on affiliate marketing: seems like it’s everywhere on the Internet these days, huh? We’ll keep it simple. Our promise to you is that we never publicize a service we haven’t paid for ourselves, or allow any guest posts promoting a service on the blog. 

In terms of social media, despite being a bit “tech-unsavvy” in terms of all these content streams, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter! We’d be honored if you’d like to follow along on our adventures here on the blog or on social media.