In 2016, I had the adventure of a lifetime. I walked the epic Camino de Santiago Frances. The Camino de Santiago Frances is an incredible 700-kilometre trek across Northern Spain. The trail begins in France at Saint Jean Pied du Port and crosses the mighty Pyrenees into Spain. For over 30 days, I trekked across […]
Finding My Purpose On The Camino De Santiago – Katie Spencer-Millan
How can I keep this short? I could write a book about El Camino de Santiago. I’m in love with this hike, this experience, this journey. Whatever you want to call it! But I’ll try to summarise and share with you the best bits! What is El Camino de Santiago? It’s an experience unlike any […]
Camino de Santiago. Some Journeys You Must Walk Alone.
The Camino de Santiago is a network of trails throughout Europe with one end destination in Spain. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the alleged final resting place of St. James. The Camino de Santiago is not just a walk. It is a journey of a lifetime, a spiritual adventure that calls people from […]
24 Hours In Porto On The Portuguese Camino De Santiago
I shall not lie to you. I am a little biased when it comes to the beautiful city of Porto, my once adopted home city. Porto is a colourful and vibrant city with a laid-back and peaceful vibe that can only come from its inhabitants. The good citizens of Porto are some of the kindest […]
Catch The Harvest During Autumn On The Camino De Santiago.
Every season on the Camino de Santiago is different and autumn time does not disappoint. If you are considering walking a Camino de Santiago during the autumn months, here are six reasons to pack your boots and hit the Camino in autumn. 1. If you prefer to walk during cooler weather, the months of September […]
The Seven Jewels Of The Portuguese Coastal Camino De Santiago.
The Portuguese Coastal Route is becoming more and more popular as an alternative to the Central Route, especially in the summer months, and it’s easy to understand why. Officially beginning in the beautiful city of Porto, the route hugs the Atlantic Ocean which tempers the summer heat with a cool breeze. Think clear, blue skies, […]
Visit Porto. The Port Caves Of Vila Nova De Gaia.
A visit to Porto would not be complete without taking a tour of the Port Caves of Vila Nova De Gaia, located just across the Rio Douro from Porto’s Ribeira. Port (known as Vinho do Porto) is a fortified wine grown from the grapes of the Douro Valley region. The Portuguese will say that Port […]