Tag: Hiking
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Should you walk the Via Francigena or the Camino de Santiago?
If you’re looking for a big hiking adventure, you might be considering whether you should walk the Via Francigena or the Camino de Santiago. Both are fantastic long-distance hikes in Europe and potentially life-changing experiences. We’ve compared the two walks, examining the biggest differences between to help you make a…
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What to pack for the Via Francigena in Italy
As well as training, packing for the Via Francigena is one of the most important preparation activities that you will undertake before your trip. Based on our experience of walking from Lucca to Rome, we’ve put together a guide for what to pack for the Via Francigena, specifically in Italy.…
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Can you camp on the Via Francigena in Italy?
If you are considering walking the Via Francigena you may be wondering whether you can camp on the Via Francigena in Italy. We recently walked from Lucca to Rome, camping some of the way. Whether for budget reasons, or to avoid busy accommodation on the route, or just to enjoy…
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How much does it cost to walk the Via Francigena in Tuscany?
If you’re planning to walk through Tuscany to Rome, you may be wondering how much it will cost to walk the Via Francigena. Tuscany is not known to be the cheapest tourist destination. Is it possible to walk the Via Francigena on a budget? If so, how can you do…
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What is accommodation like on the Via Francigena Tuscany and Lazio?
If you are planning to walk to Rome on the Via Francigena, you may be wondering what accommodation on the Via Francigena in Tuscany and Lazio is like. Read on to find our guide to booking and staying in accommodation on the Via Francigena in Italy. We’ve written more on…
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How to walk from Lucca to Rome on the Via Francigena
Walking from Lucca to Rome might just be one of the best experiences of your life. The Via Francigena is a unique walking path that runs all the way from Canterbury in the United Kingdom, through France and Switzerland and the length of Italy, before reaching Rome. The section of…
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How to train for the Camino de Santiago: Camino Training Plan
HOW TO TRAIN FOR THE CAMINO: A CAMINO TRAINING PLAN THAT DOESN’T JUST INCLUDE WALKING. A deep dive into walking, strength training and yoga for hiking We have just booked our flights to walk from Lucca to Rome. This is a 400km section of the Via Francigena. We can’t wait!…
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The last 100km of the Camino Frances: Daily stages
Walking From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela The path from Sarria to Santiago is the last 100km of the Camino Frances (The French Route of the Camino de Santiago.) This post is written as a guide for anyone walking the entire Camino Frances and requiring further information on the last…
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The last 100km of the Camino del Norte
Walking From Baamonde to Santiago Baamonde to Santiago is the last 100km of the Camino del Norte. This post is written as a guide for anyone walking the entire Camino del Norte and requiring further information on the last part of the Camino, or anyone walking just the 100km from…
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Tui to Santiago on the Camino Portuguese: A guide
If you’re looking for a fantastic five day walk on the Camino de Santiago, Tui to Santiago is a great option. Read on to find out why you should do this hike and how to get from Tui to Santiago. Why walk the Camino from Tui to Santiago? The walk…