Long Distance Walks in the World Got an itch to get out and go for a long walk? And by "long walk" I mean a really LONG walk. From centuries old routes to newly minted tracks there is no lack of places to wander on foot in this world. Many trails have been experiencing a... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Ibiza, Spain
During this time of the COVID-19 I will periodically post about my travels and travel ideas. Hopefully we can soon return to the world. Take care, stay safe. Ibizia Town's fortress - Photo credit: Alex Kulikov, Dalt Vila (109732759), CC BY 3.0 The Mediterrean Sea has a number of islands within its beautiful blue waters.... Continue Reading →
So You Want to Walk the Camino de Santiago – My Routing
During this time of the COVID-19 I will periodically post about my travels and travel ideas. Hopefully we can soon return to the world. Take care, stay safe, stay inside. For my final posting about walking the Camino Frances I will post my own personal route and where I stayed. It took me 39 days... Continue Reading →
So You Want to Walk The Camino de Santiago – Resources
During this time of the COVID-19 I will periodically post about my travels and travel ideas. Hopefully we can soon return to the world. Take care, stay safe, stay inside. Photo taken and owned by Eeva Valiharju / Wanders the World At time of posting all Camino de Santiago routes closed due to the COVID-19... Continue Reading →
So You Want To Walk the Camino de Santiago – Gear
We have looked at routes, and then accommodations. Now let's go to gear. What to bring with you will vary from person to person. There are, of course, some basics such as baggage and shoes. After that items will vary depending on your personal tastes and needs. In this post I will list what I... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Next Big Adventure – The Camino de Santiago
Hello! I know it has been some time since I wrote a post. I haven't even had a Sunday Special uploaded. I apologize for that. I have been preoccupied with my next adventure, to be honest. I could have written about it before but, well, I didn't (sheepish look). All that aside, onto adventure! I... Continue Reading →
I’m Off Again Soon
I am off travelling again soon. Like in 3 days soon! I'm very excited to head off to London and then the Canary Islands. I call it my City & Sun trip. As a result Sunday Special won't be posted until I get back. But I will post photos of some of my travels so... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – The Alhambra, Granada, Spain
In the Andalusian city of Granada you can see the stately Alhambra, a red-brick fortress and former residence of kings standing on the rocky hillside overlooking the River Darro. It's name in Arabic, qa'lat al-Hamra, translates as The Red Castle, reflecting the colour of the fortress. Considered one of the finest examples of Muslim architecture in... Continue Reading →