Mornington Peninsula 100km Walk – One of Victoria’s Top Hiking Trails
The 100km Mornington Peninsula Walk is one of Victoria’s top walking trails. It combines four well-established and disti…
Why I love Kyoto
Kyoto, the former capital of Japan, is a wonderful contrast between old and new, modern and traditional, energy and sere…
You say Camino, I say Kumano
If you’ve completed the Camino (or a section of it) across northern Spain there’s a good chance you will want to walk th…
Where to stay on the Kumano Kodo: accommodation along the pilgrimage
Ask any of the pilgrims who’ve walked the Kumano Kodo and they will tell you it’s much more than a walking t…
The Famous Santiago Botafumeiro
The famous Santiago Botafumeiro (pronounced Bot A Fum Ey O) is a thurible and one of the largest incense burners in the…
10 things I learnt along ‘The Way’ – walking the Camino de Santiago
Walking the Camino de Santiago is more than a physical journey – it can be a transformative experience that teaches less…
Accessing money when you walk the Camino de Santiago
Walking the Camino de Santiago is an experience filled with simple pleasures, but practical considerations like accessin…
Walking the Camino Frances – the first day from St Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles
St Jean Pied de Port in France is the starting point for The French Way (Camino Frances), the best-known Camino walk. On…
Lisbon’s Sardine Festival – a must-do when you visit Portugal
Every year from 12–14 June, Lisbon honours its most respected saint with a sardine festival. The first of several saints…
Washing on the Camino
As your Camino adventure approaches, you may start wondering what to pack. How many outfits will cover a 41-day active w…
The revival of the Ancient Camino Pilgrimage Routes
The Camino de Santiago and other Camino routes aer experiencing a remarkable revival, drawing pilgrims from around the w…
Portuguese tarts at Lisbon’s Pastéis de Belém
If you are making a trip to Lisbon then eating pastry is a must-do! The famous bakery Pastéis de Belém in the district o…