Spain

Camino arrow on dirt trail

Walking the Camino Primitivo: An In-Depth Guide

My incredibly detailed guide to walking the Camino Primitivo, a two-week walk in northern Spain.

Beachside trail, Camino Portuguese

A Guide to the Portuguese Camino de Santiago

I walked the Camino Portuguese, from Porto to Santiago, Muxia, Finisterre, and back to Santiago again. Here's my detailed trip report, packing list, and planning guide.

Camino - single walker

Reflections on the Camino de Santiago

What walking a Camino de Santiago, 865km across northern Spain from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Finisterre, meant to me.

Camino day 1 view

1000 Miles Later: My Ultimate Camino de Santiago Packing List

My updated guide to the gear I used while walking the Camino de Santiago Frances, Portuguese, Primitivo, and other routes.

Sunrise arrow, Camino Portuguese

Why I’m Walking the Camino de Santiago Across Northern Spain

What led me to walk the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain.

Pigeon in San Sebastian

San Sebastian, You’re Something Special

“Have you been to San Sebastian?  It’s amazing!” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a variation...

Coffee in La Coruna

Six days in La Coruna

I knew nothing about La Coruna before I arrived.  A smallish city of around a quarter million inhabitants on Spain’s...

La Tomatina crowd

La Tomatina. Anyone for ketchup?

Forty thousand revellers.  One hundred and fifty thousand tomatoes.  Thirty five degrees Celsius.  A lot of beer.  One small town. ...