Category: Camino de Santiago
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Our Camino Primitivo Daily Stages from Oviedo
OUR CAMINO PRIMITIVO DAILY STAGES: FROM OVIEDO. Walking the Camino Primitivo from Oviedo is a journey through Asturias’ rolling hills, shaded paths, and timeless villages, with plenty of highs (literally) and the occasional challenge thrown in. When we planned our Camino, we set out with a 14–day itinerary, including a…
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The Camino Sanabrés: journey from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela
THE CAMINO SANABRES: FROM OURSENSE TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. Walking into Santiago de Compostela is always special, no matter which path you take. Over the years, we’ve arrived multiple times via the Frances, and thePortuguese, each time experiencing that mix of exhaustion, anticipation, and joy as the Cathedral spires finally…
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Camino de Santiago one week itineraries (that aren’t the last 100km)
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO ONE WEEK ITINERARIES (THAT AREN’T THE LAST 100KM). The Camino de Santiago is so often associated with the famous “final 100km” into Santiago de Compostela, yet this is the most crowded and perhaps overrated section of the route. Historically, the last 100km was popular because this stretch…
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Camino de Santiago Coastal Routes: What You Need to Know
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO COASTAL ROUTES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. One of the questions we get asked most frequently, is about the best coastal routes in Europe. And in particular, which of the Camino de Santiago routes is on the coast? Often people assume that there’s only one coastal Camino…
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Camino de Santiago albergues: what to expect + how to find the best ones
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO ALBERGUES: WHAT TO EXPECT + HOW TO FIND THE BEST ONES. After walking the Camino de Santiago in its many guises at least seven times over the last few years, one thing we’ve come to appreciate more than most is the unique alchemy of the albergue. It’s…
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How to Train for the Camino de Santiago: A Balanced Training Plan
HOW TO TRAIN FOR THE CAMINO: A CAMINO TRAINING PLAN THAT DOESN’T JUST INCLUDE WALKING. Training for the Camino de Santiago isn’t just about walking long distances. Sure, walking is essential. But to avoid injury, feel strong, and actually enjoy the experience day after day, your training plan should include…
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15 best hikes in Europe for April
15 BEST HIKES IN EUROPE FOR APRIL. April is a wonderful month to enjoy hiking in Europe, whether you’re looking for a long distance trail or a few days of trekking. But, you have to pick wisely to find the best hiking weather. In the north, trails might still be…
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10 Hiking Routes in Europe for December: chasing the sun
10 HIKING ROUTES IN EUROPE FOR DECEMBER: CHASING THE SUN. Late last December, we set out to walk the Fisherman’s Trail. A long distance hiking trail that wraps around the very south western point of Portugal and takes in the best of the Algarve. Not a day went by when…
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13 Best Places in Europe to Hike in September
THE BEST PLACES IN EUROPE TO HIKE IN SEPTEMBER. There’s something satisfying about hiking in September. Catching the last of the summer weather, but travelling once the crowds are long gone. Call me selfish, but I’m currently researching our next hiking trip for later this year. We hope to take…
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The Small but Important Things Nobody Tells You About Walking the Camino
THE SMALL BUT IMPORTANT THINGS NOBODY TELLS YOU ABOUT WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. There are guidebooks filled with elevation charts and packing lists. You’ll find pilgrim forums dedicated to sock recommendations. And yet, the real lessons of the Camino often hide in the small stuff – the moments you…