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A Guide to Walking the Camino Primitivo
Mountains, forests, Scottish hospitaleros in kilts — the Camino Primitivo really has it all. The Primitivo is the oldest route pilgrims used to walk to Santiago de Compostela, first traveled by King Alfonso II of Asturias in the 9th century, and it’s absolutely breathtaking. If the panoramic mountain views don’t leave you speechless, some of…
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Camino Finisterre: A Walking Guide to the End of the World
While walking the Camino de Santiago is a feat in and of itself, more and more pilgrims are choosing not to end their adventure in front of the cathedral. Rather, they’re lacing up their shoes, putting their packs back on, and continuing onwards to the Atlantic Ocean and the “end of the world” on the…
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Walking the Portuguese Camino in Winter
After walking to Santiago de Compostela for the first time in July 2024, I caught the Camino bug. No, not bed bugs, but rather I couldn’t wait to start planning the next one. Like many good pilgrims before me, I fell in love with the simpleness of waking up and walking all day, every day.…
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Packing List for the Camino del Norte
If you’ve been considering walking the Camino del Norte or any other pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, you might be wondering what exactly to pack for the way. While life on the Camino is pretty simple (walk, sleep, eat, repeat), most pilgrims carry all of their belongings on their backs. Every item you pack…
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Wild Camping in Norway
There’s a lot to love about magical Norway. One of the most unique parts about a trip to this Scandinavian country is that you can freely camp just about anywhere (as long as you follow a few rules). The right to roam, or the right of access (allemannsretten), is a traditional part of Norwegian culture,…
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