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So You Want To Walk The Camino de Santiago – Accommodations
You’ve decided on your route. Now let’s look at the types of accommodations. The times when I’ve relayed my Camino experiences to people many have asked about them – particularly what options are there. So let’s take a look. ALBERGUES (HOSTELS) – “Albergue” is Spanish for hostel. While walking my Camino it was these Camino-specific…
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So You Want to Walk The Camino de Santiago – The Routes
Walking the Camino de Santiago across the north of Spain is no easy feat. Walking for hours on end can be tiring among other things (yet so very rewarding, in my opinion). There is much to consider. Everything from time of year to go, how far you will walk, should you do it on your…
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Sunday Special – Three Peaks Dolomites, Italy
Italy’s Dolomite Mountains in the north of the country are well known for their sharp and steep beauty as well as offering both winter and summer outdoor activites. Numerous areas of them are visited year-round and you would be hard-pressed not to find an area to enjoy the outdoors in. Or simply take in the…
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Sunday Special – Porto, Portugal
A place that I have been yearning to visit for some time is Portugal. Flying over it early this year was cool to see as I pictured myself exploring this small yet enticing county. The northern city of Porto (Oporto) is a popular destination and from what I have learned of it, it has moved…
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Sunday Special – Salzburg, Austria
From what I have read and heard, 2020 is the year for Salzburg, Austria. Its famed Salzburg Festival turns 100 years old and there is no shortage of events to take in. If you are not there for the festival, do not fear. The city itself is filled baroque architecture, picturesque parks, contemporary art, Mozart…
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Sunday Special – La Scarzuola, Italy
When the architecture of a centuries old sacred city is combined with the vision of a 1950s architect’s ideal city what is created is La Scarzuola. It is a juxtaposition the old and new; the historical aspects of an age-old faith beside surreal elements of modernistic design. La Scarzuola is located in the muncipality of…
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Wander Diaries – My Camino, My Way
My last post showed photos up to the halfway point. This post will show the second half right to Santiago de Campostela. Yes, to the end. Which means I did it. I freakin’ did it!! At the start I wondered if it was even possible for me to achieve my goal. I had such physical…
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Photos Along The Way
Hello. Decided to post a few of the photos I’ve taken. I’m currently in León for a couple nights. I will write more about the Camino when I am home, about the Camino moments that stand out. Until then… Visit some churches (those ceilings though!) Those sunrises never get old. All photos taken and owned…
