Gail Perry, also published as Gail Perry Johnston, is an author, designer, and trekker.
She is both the author and designer of the Walks of the World page-a-day calendar series featuring the immersive travel experience of hut-to-hut and inn-to-inn hiking. Countries around the world are inviting travelers to discover their natural beauty and local traditions one step at a time. These long walks are surprisingly accessible, combining the challenge of hiking with the comfort of staying in an inn, B&B, guesthouse, or hut. For many of us, the Camino de Santiago (where the photo above was taken) is our first experience on such a trail. It marks the beginning of a new way to travel, one that takes us away from tourist hotspots and into a destination’s unique landscape and culture.
The calendar series is done, but Gail is still producing content on travel, trekking, and outdoor adventures worth pursuing. Follow her on Instagram, check out her YouTube trekking videos, and feel free to contact her with any creative inquiries you might have.
Sample pages from the 2026 Walks of the World
“Gail hit the sweet spot by making key points about the health benefits of walking in fairly rapid succession, keeping them interesting with good visuals and references, but then spending ample time on amazing treks with related photos.”
— Michael Garnier, Garnier & Garnier, P.C.
“Your talk gave a great boost to our efforts to recruit new members. Thank you for an enlightening presentation and a stimulating question and answer session.”
— Elaine Groen, Former president of AAUW-Concord