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Portuguese Camino Day 8: The Halfway Point
The 8th day of my pilgrimage on the Camino Portuguese was a big one for me. I would reach the official halfway point between Porto, Portugal and...
Portuguese Camino Day 7: Climbing Alto Da Portela
On Monday, October 11th, I awoke to a fabulous sunrise. Fluffy clouds reflected shafts of pink and yellow light from the morning sun. I marveled at...
Portuguese Camino Day 6: Welcome to Ponte de Lima
Crowds of shoppers filled the path and eagerly hunted for bargains. The road was lined with stalls selling various odds and ends - from old records...
Portuguese Camino Day 5: An Unexpected Stay at Casas do Rio
I squinted at my phone and looked at the house before me. According to the pilgrim guide Buen Camino, the place was advertised as a pilgrim's...
Portuguese Camino Day 4: São Pedro de Rates to Barcelos
I awoke in a soft comfy feeling refreshed and well-rested. It's been a while since I've gotten to sleep in a room all by myself. I basked in the...
Portuguese Camino Day 3: Hitting my Stride
The third day of my pilgrimage on the Portuguese Camino (Camino Portugués) was a very different experience than the first two. With Porto behind...
Portuguese Camino Day 2: My First Pilgrim’s Hostel (Albergue)
On the second day of my pilgrimage, I awoke feeling refreshed and raring to go. I was ready to to give the Portuguese Camino (Camino Portugués)...
Portuguese Camino Day 1: A Rocky Start
On Monday, October 4, I officially started walking the Portuguese Camino (Camino Portugués). After so many delays, it was a relief to finally begin...
Getting a Pilgrim Passport (Camino Credencial) at the Porto Cathedral
A few days before I started walking the Portuguese Camino (Camino Portugués), I arrived in Porto. Before I could begin my pilgrimage, I needed to...
Hiking in Zakopane: Three Incredible Hikes in the Tatras
The Tatras are among some of the most beautiful mountains in all of Europe. These soaring peaks feature crystalline lakes along with picturesque...
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I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
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