2024-03-12 00:42
In this post, we discuss some of the most incredible towns and cities on the Camino de Santiago the French Way. These are all great stops for rest days during your …
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2024-01-15 18:41
Tui is a Spanish town on the Central Route of the Portuguese Camino, one of the most popular Camino de Santiago routes. It’s situated 119 km/74 mi from Santiago de …
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2024-01-08 13:27
The Central Route is the most popular route of the Portuguese Camino from Porto. The Camino starts at Se Cathedral in the historical center of Porto and finishes in Santiago …
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2024-01-01 13:06
Renting a car is the most convenient way of transport in South Africa. Public transport options are limited and with plenty of options for rental car companies right inside Cape …
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2023-12-15 15:25
Walking the Portuguese Camino is a very nice alternative to the popular Camino Frances, with coastal and rural scenery leading to Santiago. The Camino Portuguese is the second… Read More
2023-12-04 13:45
The Franschhoek wine tram is a classic double-decker tram that runs through the vineyards of the Franschhoek wine valley on an old railway line. Ride on this beautiful, fun train …
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2023-11-16 05:36
Seeing the famous Boulders Beach penguins in Cape Town is an interaction with wild animals in South Africa not to be missed. The beautiful beach is home to a rare …
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2023-10-05 13:36
Hiking in El Chaltén is some of the best in Argentina, Patagonia. The Laguna Torre hike in Los Glaciares National Park is one of the most popular trails from El …
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2023-09-27 11:01
Patagonia an incredible region in South America is a great place to come for an ultimate adventure. There are many amazing places to visit and things to do in the …
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2023-08-25 13:05
Snorkeling with giant manta rays is an unforgettable experience, not to miss when visiting Bali. Nusa Penida is a small island located only 25 km south east of Bali, Indonesia… Read More
2023-08-20 15:04
Torres del Paine National Park is one of the highlights of South America. Visiting it is on a bucket list of many hikers. There are spectacular day hikes and multi-day …
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2023-08-14 10:57
Patagonia is one of our favorite regions in the world for the outdoors. From hiking and camping to kayaking and climbing this vast region offers many outdoor activities. We spent …
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2023-08-06 05:30
There are many fantastic things to do in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The town known as a gateway to the Atacama Desert, is the driest non-polar desert in the …
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2023-08-05 16:38
The colorful city of Valparaiso offers a great variety of things to do. This port city on the coast of the Pacific Ocean is considered the art capital of Chile. …
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2023-08-02 23:46
Seeing Namaqualand flowers during the spring is an unmissable experience. After the rainy winter months, the usually arid region along the West Coast of South Africa turns into one colorful… Read More
2023-07-19 10:12
In the last 5 years, Camino de Santiago became a part of our life. We have walked many different routes and written a lot of content dedicated to the Camino …
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2023-07-18 13:51
The Portuguese Camino from Porto has different routes; the Central Route, the Coastal Route, and the Litoral Way. All routes start at Se Cathedral in Porto. All three routes merge …
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2023-06-29 13:19
Food is a big deal when walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. The pilgrim menus are something to look forward to if you are planning to walk to Santiago de …
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2023-06-22 09:38
The USAT Liberty wreck, beached at the little fishing village Tulamben is one of the top diving spots in Bali. This massive wreck is located a couple of meters from …
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2023-06-16 04:27
Indonesia is the country with the best diving in the world, that is my experience traveling diving and working as a dive instructor for years. The 17 000 islands making …
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2023-06-15 09:04
The Vigia de São Pedro (São Pedro Viewpoint) Hiking Trail on São Miguel island in the Azores is an easy flat trail next to the ocean connecting the parish Calhetas &hell&hell…Read More
2023-06-15 07:20
The beautiful island of Bali is a fantastic location for scuba diving. Covered in rice paddies, volcanic mountains, spectacular beaches, and surrounded by amazing coral reefs this is the mos… Read More
2023-06-10 17:42
The walking stage from Vila do Conde to Rates connects the Coastal and the Central Routes of the Camino de Santiago route from Porto. It’s one of the two connecting …
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2023-06-08 19:28
The walking route from Caminha to Valença offers a perfect opportunity to combine the Coastal and the Central Routes of the Camino de Santiago from Porto. You get to walk …
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2023-06-07 11:14
The Spiritual Variant or Variante Espiritual is an optional route of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago from Pontevedra to Padron. This route is one of my favorites out of 9 …
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2023-06-06 14:38
Combarro is a magical little fishing village on the Galician coast of Spain, located in the Rías Baixas (“Lower Estuaries”), outside the beautiful city of Pontevedra… Read More
2023-05-19 18:32
The Gorreana tea factory and plantations are a not-to-miss thing to do on São Miguel Island in the Azores. Gorreana is currently the only tea plantation in Europe. São Miguel … Read More
2023-05-19 13:35
Walking nine different Camino de Santiago routes the best hiking socks that we have used were all merino wool or wool blends. For long-distance walks, the right shoe… Read More
2023-05-11 14:33
The increasing popularity of the Camino de Santiago results in thousands of people walking the main Camino routes between May and September. Meeting other pilgrims is nice but it can &hellip&hell…Read More
2023-05-03 09:46
During our 2-month road trip through Namibia, we were lucky enough to visit the Himba tribe, an indigenous tribe living in North-Western Namibia and Southern Angola. The Himba Village w… Read More
2023-04-26 10:06
There are plenty of great places to stay in Santiago de Compostela for different budgets from hostels with shared facilities to luxury hotels. In this post, I recommend some of …
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2023-04-20 16:17
The breathtaking Iguazu Falls (Iguaçu Falls), is a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, it’s one of the top places to visit in South &hell&hell…Read More
2023-04-19 10:28
Luderitz is a small coastal town in southern Namibia. Despite its size, it offers a great variety of things to do from visiting a ghost town in the desert or …
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2023-03-15 21:24
The Northern Way of St.James is a spectacular combination of beautiful coastline passing beaches and fishermen’s villages and green mountains, pasture fields, and lush forest. If you w… Read More
2023-03-09 15:50
A good backpack and a comfortable pair of shoes are the two most important pieces of gear on your Camino de Santiago packing list. It is good to buy these …
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2023-03-02 23:57
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is a spectacular out and back high altitude hiking route stretching through multiple environments in the Annapurna Sanctuary National Park. The trail starts off… Read More
2023-02-27 14:42
Travel insurance offers you coverage when you have an accident traveling away from home. Having an accident in a foreign country can be an extremely costly affair without appropriate cover… Read More
2023-02-24 00:14
The small town of Franschhoek (French Corner in Afrikaans), is world renowned as South Africa’s food and wine capital with a variety of world-class restaurants and wine farms. The stro… Read More
2023-02-20 10:30
Platteklip Gorge hike is a scenic route to the top of Table Mountain. It’s one of the most popular hiking trails in Cape Town. The route offers breathtaking views of …
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2023-01-28 20:44
Bali has a variety of world class dive sites whether you prefer photographing amazing little critters doing muck diving, swimming with massive pelagic creatures such as manta rays or if &hel&hell…Read More
2023-01-09 16:15
The Langtang trek is one of the shorter hiking routes in Nepal. It offers fantastic scenery from the jungle with banana trees and monkeys at lower altitudes to glaciers and …
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2022-12-29 11:59
The Diagonal Trail is one of the lesser-known Table Mountain hiking trails. It starts on the Camps Bay side of the mountain from the Pipe Track and ends on the …
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2022-12-28 15:59
Tasting wine around Cape Town and visiting the spectacular wine farms is one of the top things to do in Cape Town. The Cape Winelands is is the largest wine-producing …
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2022-12-16 14:35
The Kasteelspoort is one of the hiking trails to the top of Table Mountain. The trail offers spectacular views of Camps Bay, Lion’s Head, Clifton Beaches, and the mountain range. &hell&hell…Read More
2022-12-02 15:16
The Skeleton Gorge hike is probably the most beautiful and the greenest trail to the top of Table Mountain. Unlike other trails, it starts on the “green side” of the …
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2022-11-29 14:04
The India Venster hike is the most challenging route to the top of Table Mountain. It’s one of the most technical hiking trails in Cape Town. As a reward, you …
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2022-11-23 13:48
The Shoes that you walk the Camino de Santiago with is the most important gear decision you will make preparing for your pilgrimage. Walking in the wrong shoes can result …
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2022-11-09 01:59
Cape Town is an incredible city with many great things to do. Regardless if you come here for the first time or you’re a frequent visitor there will be always …
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2022-11-04 08:09
The area around Cape Town is incredibly diverse and absolutely beautiful and offers a great variety of scenic road trips from stunning coastal drives to mountain passes and vineyards. Drivin… Read More
2022-11-03 09:29
Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most famous attraction and a must-visit place in Cape Town. Hiking on Table Mountain is a great way to see the city and its surroundings. …
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2022-10-25 18:41
The Camino de Santiago de Gran Canaria is a beautiful multi-day walking route on the main island of the Canary Archipelago. It’s the only Camino de Santiago route located outside &hell&hell…Read More
2022-10-24 12:19
The Cape Town coffee scene is massive. The Mother city is home to an unreal amount of unique independent coffee shops with onsite roasteries and well-trained baristas that can expertly &hell&hell…Read More
2022-10-05 03:31
The wonderful Durbanville wine farms in the rolling hills of this fantastic wine-producing area is a fantastic day trip from Cape Town. Located just 30 kilometers from the city center &helli&hell…Read More
2022-10-02 06:27
There are many great day trips from Cape Town for any traveler be it an adventurous traveler, a family with children, or a honeymoon couple. From incredible hiking routes to …
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2022-09-30 07:32
The wine farms in Constantia are located close to the Cape Town city center, this is where wine making started in South Africa. The spectacular suburb of Constantia offers a …
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2022-09-29 08:54
Annapurna Base Camp trek is a spectacular multi-day route in Nepal. The diversity of the scenery on the trek is impressive one of the best sceneries you can get trekking …
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2022-09-29 07:32
The Lion’s Head hike is one of the top things to do in Cape Town. Hiking up the mountain can be challenging but the views from the top are well …
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2022-09-07 20:24
The Camino de San Salvador or del Salvador is a long-distance pilgrimage route over the mountains in Northern Spain. The route is known for its steep ascents and descents, breathtaking &hell&hell…Read More
2022-09-07 10:26
Tasting wine around the spectacular wine farms of Stellenbosch is an unforgettable experience not to miss when visiting the Cape Winelands. Beautiful farms, top-quality wines, and affordable… Read More
2022-09-06 12:17
Stellenbosch, surrounded by more than 150 wine farms, was among the first places where grapes were planted for wine production in South Africa in 1679. The granite mountains surrounding the… Read More
2022-09-05 14:15
The trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is a spectacular high altitude hike in Nepal. This is the camp where serious mountaineers stay in preparation for climbing Mount Everest, the …
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2022-08-22 13:45
Choosing the right time of the year to trek to EBC (Everest Base Camp) is an important decision. How cold and wet it plays a very important role in comfort, …
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2022-08-20 13:14
What do you eat while trekking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal? That is quite an important question, trekking all day at altitude makes you hungry! Luckily you can order …
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2022-08-16 22:53
The iconic Laguna de Los Tres hike to the the foot of Mt. Fitz Roy has some of the most spectacular views in Patagonia. Laguna de Los Tres is a …
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2022-08-15 12:21
The cost of your trek to Everest Base Camp will be determined by the type of trek you are planning, your trekking route, time on the trail, and by the …
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2022-08-08 21:17
Patagonia is a geographical region at the southern end of South America and belongs to two countries, Argentina and Chile with the incredible Andes Mountains separating them. The m… Read More
2022-08-07 12:29
Our detailed 12-day Everest Base Camp trek itinerary includes two acclimatization days in Namche Bazar and in Dingboche. The itinerary is flexible and adjustable, we suggest a couple of alte… Read More
2022-07-20 21:44
El Chaltén is a small mountain village in Argentinian Patagonia. Surrounded by breath-taking natural scenery, the town is a hub for walking and climbing excursions and is known a… Read More
2022-07-06 10:54
Banff National Park is a fantastic place for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers to explore. The park hosts more than over 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) of well maintained trails for &hell&hell…Read More
2022-07-05 21:12
If you ask when is the best time to visit Torres del Paine National Park there is no single answer. It all depends on what you want from your visit …
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2022-06-29 14:52
The Tunnel Mountain hike is an excellent walk of easy to medium difficulty that can be hiked from downtown Banff. This is a perfect activity for families. Tunnel mountain is …
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2022-06-09 22:50
Sulphur Mountain is a mountain in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains just outside the town of Banff in Alberta, Canada. The mountain gets its name from the …
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2022-05-24 21:42
The Big Beehive hike is a classic trail in the Canadian Rockies of moderate difficulty rewarding hikers with beautiful views of the unreal Lake Louise and it is great to …
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2022-04-28 20:36
Seven Hanging Valleys Trail is a not-to-miss hike in the Algarve. This 6-kilometers route is known for its breathtaking scenery. lt offers spectacular views of the rugged coast, limestone cl… Read More
2022-04-27 14:32
The West Coast trail is an extraordinary adventure in Pacific Rim National Park, hiking and camping along the beaches and forests of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Making a &h&hell…Read More
2022-04-15 15:37
Packing is a very important part of enjoying the trail. In this article I share my West Coast Trail packing list and some tips that can help you to have …
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2022-04-12 20:39
The history of the Camino de Santiago or the Way of St.James dates back to the 9th century when according to the legend the first pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela …
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2022-04-05 09:59
The Camino de Santiago is a popular pilgrimage route in Europe. Every year it attracts thousands of people from all over the world. There are many routes of different lengths …
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2022-03-23 00:12
Walking the Camino de Santiago is a unique experience that many people start preparing for a long time beforehand. We have walked seven different Camino de Santiago routes and know …… Read More
2022-03-15 19:36
The Historical Way is a 6-day inland route of the Rota Vicentina. It’s one of the two long-distance routes of the Vicentina networks. The route takes hikers through non-touristy areas… Read More
2022-03-06 15:13
The Camino del Norte is an 865 km route across Spain. It crosses four regions: the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia. The scenery on the Camino is fantastic; unspoiled &hellip&hell…Read More
2022-03-05 04:56
The Rota Vicentina is a network of hiking trails in the Alentejo and Algarve provinces in the south of Portugal. The network includes two long-distance routes the Fisherman’s Trail and… Read More
2022-03-01 19:41
The Fisherman’s Trail is a walking route in the south of Portugal. It’s a part of the Rota Vicentina network. The trail is considered one of the most beautiful coastal …
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2022-02-21 09:30
There is no set Camino cost, it depends on many factors. You can walk the Camino de Santiago for less than 20 Euro a day or spend over 50 Euro …
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2022-02-03 16:42
For many people waking the Camino de Santiago is a lifetime experience. Many start preparing for it a couple of years in advance. We often get questions from our readers …
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2022-01-10 21:20
For centuries Saint Jean Pied de Port (SJPDP) has played an important role in European Christian culture. The town is the starting point of the Camino Frances, the most popular …
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2022-01-05 13:59
When is the best time to visit Namibia depends a lot on what you want to see and what regions you want to travel. There are many places in Namibia …
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2021-12-09 11:51
Patagonia is a wild region in the southern tip of South America with some of the best long-distance trekking routes on the continent. From the popular routes in Torres del …
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2021-12-03 20:42
Patagonia is an incredible place for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers. Patagonia is a massive region it spreads from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Atlantic ocean in …
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2021-12-01 14:32
When is the best time to visit Cape Town? It depends on what your want to do and to see in the Mother City. For a beach holiday, the hot …
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2021-11-06 20:11
Torres del Paine National Park is an incredible place for trekking; breathtaking scenery, untouched nature, and diverse wildlife. Here you will find some of the best hikes in Patagonia. Plan… Read More
2021-10-30 19:32
Hi! We are Campbell and Alya a full time travel couple searching for the best hiking and diving experiences around the world, we have been traveling together for 9 years. …
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2021-10-15 09:16
Swakopmund is a beautiful town on the coast of Namibia, about 350 km west of Windhoek. It’s safe to say that Swakopmund is the most beautiful and interesting town in …
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2021-08-21 00:33
Many people preparing for the Camino want to know when is the best time to do it. In general spring-summer months, April to September, are the best time to walk …
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2021-08-03 16:42
You’ve been thinking about walking the Camino de Santiago for years and now finally you have time to do it? If you don’t know where to start planning and how …
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2021-05-27 16:44
The beautiful Canadian city Vancouver, located where the ocean meets the mountains in British Columbia, has the perfect location for a variety of fantastic weekend getaways. Bordered b… Read More
2021-05-15 12:58
Sossusvlei located in Namibia’s Namib-Naukluft National Park is one of the most spectacular and best-known attractions in Southern Africa. An absolute dream to visit with a camera, the… Read More
2021-05-01 15:51
The spectacular Canadian city Vancouver, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, lush rainforests, incredible wildlife and a vibrant ocean is rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the wo… Read More
2021-04-18 08:01
Santiago de Compostela is a beautiful city in Galicia, Northern Spain. It’s one of the most important cities in the region. Most foreign tourists visit it as a part of …
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2021-04-13 19:18
Vancouver Island located in the northeastern Pacific Ocean is the largest island off the west coast of North America, it is 450 km long and up to about 90 km …
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