Almost two years ago I first learnt about the Camino de Santiago’s existence. The Camino de Santiago is traditionally a Catholic pilgrimage across Spain over many different routes. Today many non-Catholics take on the challenge of crossing Spain to Santiago de Compostela for various personal reasons. The most popular route is the Frances Way: starting…
I will embark on my first pilgrimage in the very near future; in a mere few weeks. In order to prepare myself I have been attempting to pool as much information and tips together as I can. I have read numerous books, websites and of course watched one particular film way to many times (but…
When you embrace life on the road you have to accept that you will come across many lasts. Today marks my last day living in London. It is the last day I can walk down to the Thames, have ample stores to sustain a comfortable lifestyle within a 100m radius and hang out on my…
The sky was transforming into a dark brooding grey. Clouds were forming thicker, darker and lower: almost kissing the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf. Less than an hour ago we were blissfully walking along the Thames in brilliant summer sunshine taking photos of all the new and beautiful places we had just discovered. The casual decision…
As a backpacker you soon become accustomed to the realities of hostel life. Most travellers choose this way of life, and most thrive. Your previous notions about what a good night sleep is transforms into a new state of understanding. As long as you let go of your preconceptions and embrace that you will be…
