camino de santiago

Camino Day 6: ‘Peppy Not Poopy’ all the way to Santiago

Camino Day 6: ‘Peppy Not Poopy’ all the way to Santiago

The theme of the day was coined by Mary in the morning as (and I quote) 'peppy not poopy' in reference to bathroom and Coca Cola stops all morning. That's...

Oct 1, 2023 : Shannon
Camino Day 5: From Hot Springs to Peppers and Monasteries

Camino Day 5: From Hot Springs to Peppers and Monasteries

Each day is becoming harder and harder to remember, as if they're all becoming one blur! Mary and I have been having a great time out here, and it's weird...

Sep 30, 2023 : Shannon
Camino Day 4: Cafe Oases

Camino Day 4: Cafe Oases

Today was a loooong hot day on the Camino, so vamos lets step out some miles! The clockwork morning routine The morning routine has been becoming more and more seamless...

Sep 27, 2023 : Shannon
Camino Day 3: Short Walk to Pontevedra

Camino Day 3: Short Walk to Pontevedra

It's day three, and our shortest day of the trip with 13 km / 8.1 mi to step out, so let's get to it! Part of our walk through Arcade...

Sep 27, 2023 : Shannon
Camino Day 2: Light Bags and Blending Days

Camino Day 2: Light Bags and Blending Days

Buen Camino! Today was our first full day in Spain and we've been putting our rusty Spanish to good use! Mary's taken a few classes, and despite one specifically on...

Sep 26, 2023 : Shannon
Camino Day 1: Christo?

Camino Day 1: Christo?

Bom Camino! First, huge shoutout to Portugal Green Walks. I normally reject anything considered touristy, so which I’d consider hiking with a tour company to be… but for the price...

Sep 25, 2023 : Shannon
Back for a New Adventure: The Portuguese Camino!

Back for a New Adventure: The Portuguese Camino!

Hello again The Trek readers and random internet dwellers! To get right into it, this is a surprise to both you and I to be hearing again (so soon) about...

Sep 14, 2023 : Shannon
Stories From the Trail Episode 7 – Keith Foskett High and Low

Stories From the Trail Episode 7 – Keith Foskett High and Low

Keith Foskett, a.k.a. "Fozzie", is a well traveled long distance hiker, a bestselling author, dog lover, and maple syrup connoisseur.  In this episode, Keith joins us from his home in...

Mar 16, 2018 : Gary Sizer
11 Long Trails to Hike in Europe

11 Long Trails to Hike in Europe

Have you ever wanted to backpack through Europe and actually, you know, go backpacking?

Nov 30, 2016 : Kat Ignatova
Ten Reasons To Stay Away From The Camino De Santiago

Ten Reasons To Stay Away From The Camino De Santiago

The Camino de Santiago, or The Way of St. James, is the most popular and beloved long distance trail in the world. I have walked this ancient path, and enjoyed...

Feb 18, 2016 : Digger