2020 GOT YOU DOWN?
Here’s to the power of trees to cheer you up! As part of celebrating the 24th year of National Tree Day, we checke…
The varied terrain you will find on ‘The Way’
The Camino Frances is one of many pathways leading to the historical and spiritual city of Santiago de Compostela. Spann…
Mont Blanc weather and other wonderful things!
These are the top 3 questions I get asked about Mont Blanc: What’s the weather like during the season? When is the best…
Miyajima: Japan’s sacred shrine island
When planning a holiday to Japan most people think of Tokyo and Kyoto. If you are planning on extending your stay in Jap…
Indulge your senses on Le Puy Camino
Le Puy Camino is arguably the most beautiful of all the Camino routes in Europe and one that truly indulges the senses.
The mystique of Koyasan
Misty mountains, historic temples and an ancient cemetery make Koyasan a mystical and rewarding destination. The UNESCO…
Who was Alfred Wainwright?
Alfred Wainwright first published his guide book ‘A Coast to Coast Walk’ in 1973 and described it as “a book for walkers…
The Yorkshire Shepherdess: Amanda Owen
Amanda Owen is not a household name in Australia, however, ‘The Yorkshire Shepherdess’ is a recognisable cel…
The Meaning of Stone Crosses on the Camino
If you are walking the Camino de Santiago through Spain, you will come across strategically placed cruceiros (stone cros…
Wild adventure on England’s Coast to Coast Path
Every step I took towards Robin Hood’s Bay became slower and slower; I didn’t want this walk to ever end! &#…
Madrid: Lively Tapas and Dancing
Get a taste for the lively tapas culture and raucous nightlife in Madrid, Spain’s capital of commerce and cuisine,…
Culture and gastronomy at the Santiago city market
A must-see highlight after you have finished walking the Camino, is the lively Santiago City Market – head here for a bi…