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Hiking in Portugal

From historic fortresses and castles to spectacular coastline, the diversity of hiking trails in Portugal make it a fabulous destination for hikers of all skill levels.

Portuguese Camino Day 9: The Magnificent Tui Cathedral

Portuguese Camino Day 9: The Magnificent Tui Cathedral

Sunlight streamed through the windows of my hotel room and nudged me awake. I groaned. We had stayed up a bit later than I had intended the previous...

Portuguese Camino Day 8: The Halfway Point

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

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

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 3: Hitting my Stride

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 me,...

Portuguese Camino Day 1: A Rocky Start

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...

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Hi, I'm Unicorn!

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.

I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!

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