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...
Long Distance Trails
Hiking long-distance trails is one of my passions. In 2017, I hiked over 1800 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail in a single summer. Read more about my adventures hiking various long trails below.
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 with Ulcerative Colitis
Do you or someone you know have Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative Colitis (or UC) is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease that causes ulcers in the digestive...
The Trail Not Taken: Misadventures on the Smithbrook Trail to Lake Janus
Daniel and I found ourselves with some unexpected free time this past weekend and so we decided to take a last minute backpacking trip. The night...
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Windy Pass to Mirror Lake
9.6 Miles 1840 feet elevation gain Last year I called the Pacific Crest Trail home for six glorious months. I’ve wanted to return to the trail...
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!