Hiking isn’t for everyone, but it should be! A hike doesn’t have to reflect a hard slog through barren or overbearing nature or an extreme physical feet. It can be a stroll through the Peak District in search of Mr Darcy, or a casual hike through the mountain region of Chiang Mai. Here are…
Since I walked the Camino de Santiago, I’ve had many traveller’s ask me what they need to pack for their pilgrimage across Spain. So I thought it was time I wrote a post on what you need to pack for the camino… When packing, the most crucial thing you need to be aware of is to not…
Walking every step of the Camino de Santiago definitely gives you time to reflect on your pre-planning and other preparation. There were many times I wished I had prepared differently but thought more in terms of “next time” rather than beating myself up about it. Even in the tough times, when it was hard to…
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…
There is no wonder why the likes of Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte were inspired by the magnificence of the Peak District. Wherever you look no matter where you are within the many intertwining valleys you are awe-stricken and breathless (not just from the hiking). The Peak District today is still very popular for all…
