Tag: Hiking
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Is the Camino de Santiago a religious walk?
Is the Camino de Santiago a religious walk? The Camino de Santiago is a modern day long distance trail that has historic origins. It is called The Way of St James as it is believed that the the remains of Saint James, an important Saint in Catholicism, are in Santiago.…
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Is there WiFi on the Camino de Santiago?
Before you head out to walk the Camino de Santiago, you might have lots of questions. We certainly did. One of the questions that we get asked most frequently when people are preparing to walk, is about access to technology on the Camino. Specifically is there WiFi on the Camino?…
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Do you need a sleeping bag for the Camino de Santiago?
This was something that we really didn’t know the answer to during our first time walking the Camino de Santiago. It’s obvious when wild camping , that you always need to pack a sleeping bag, but do you need a sleeping bag for the Camino de Santiago? Walking the Camino…
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Transformational Travel Experience: Thru-hiking
TRANSFORMATIONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES: Thru-hiking, the ultimate transformation “Meet me there, where the sea meets the sky, Lost but finally free.” Raynor Winn, The Salt Path The Salt Path by Raynor Winn I’ve just finished one of the most thought provoking books I’ve ever read, The Salt Path by Raynor Winn.…
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How to prepare for the Camino de Santiago: Four things you must do
Have you finally been persuaded to walk or cycle the Camino de Santiago? Maybe you’re planning to take the plunge in the Summer of 2023? If so, you’re probably wondering how to prepare for the Camino de Santiago. How to prepare for the Camino de Santiago There are four key…
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Best things to do in Sapa for a fun adventure
Sapa is a town in the Lao Cai province in the North of Vietnam. It is known for trekking, the highest peak in Vietnam (Mount Fansipan), as well as the warm welcome provided by the local Hmong people. There are many reasons to visit Sapa, this green and peaceful land.…
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How to visit Petra, without looking like an idiot abroad
Your flight is booked, the suitcase is packed, and you’ve got a frolicking good itinerary for your trip to Jordan. Of course, you must visit Petra! It’s the first thing anyone talks about when you mention Jordan. Petra, Petra, Petra darling! You know you need to go, but you’re not…
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Jordan Trail Dana to Petra: How to Hike
Having survived walking three different Camino de Santiago routes this Summer, we were keen to do some hiking when we visited Jordan. Upon researching and finding the Jordan Trail, we were full of glee and knew that we had to do it! This was how we came to trek the…
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Best Albergues on Portuguese Camino Route
The Albergue market on the Portuguese route of the Camino de Santiago seems to be booming. We felt like we were spoilt for choice in some areas. Many towns we came to had around 4 to 5 different Albergues to choose from. As we are walking the Camino as a…
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What is an Albergue? A guide to albergues on the Camino de Santiago
A guide to Albergues on the Camino de Santiago and how to stay in them Albergues are quite a unique Camino de Santiago experience and staying in Albergues on the Camino can be quite alien. Here’s our guide to booking, checking in and out and making the most of your…