Sustainable Travel in Spain: 5 Beautiful Cities to Visit from Malaga by Train

Sustainable travel in Spain is becoming increasingly important and popular. Because of the good train connections, it is quite easy to explore Southern Spain without a car. If you use Malaga as your base, you can take these 5 sustainable trips around the region. … More Sustainable Travel in Spain: 5 Beautiful Cities to Visit from Malaga by Train

Things to Know About Hiking the Portuguese Camino

One of the best trips I did in 2022 was hiking the Portuguese Camino. If you’re looking for an active vacation with a bit of culture sprinkled in, I highly recommend hiking the Way of St. James. Although this pilgrimage doesn’t require a lot of planning, there are a few things you should know about hiking the Portuguese Camino. … More Things to Know About Hiking the Portuguese Camino

The Best Things To Do In Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela became famous as a pilgrimage destination in the Middle Ages. Thousands of tourists still flock here every year. It’s a beautiful city, steeped in history, and a great base for exploring Galicia. To experience Santiago de Compostela to the fullest during your visit, I have compiled a list of travel tips from my own experience. These are the best things to do in Santiago de Compostela in my opinion: … More The Best Things To Do In Santiago de Compostela

Camino Itinerary: Portugal Coastal Route in 13 Days

This year I ticked of a massive bucket list item: hiking the Portuguese Coastal Way of the Camino de Santiago. It took me 13 days to cover the 280 km between Porto and Santiago de Compostela on foot. Here is my itinerary for this beautiful walk along the rugged Portuguese and Galician coast. … More Camino Itinerary: Portugal Coastal Route in 13 Days

The Best Accommodations Along the Portuguese Camino

This year, I finally ticked a major item off my bucket list: hiking the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Even though this Camino is newer, it is already well established in terms of accommodation and food options. I mostly slept in pilgrim hostels and regular hostels. While some were basic and nothing to write home about, others were very memorable. To help you plan your own Camino, here is how to choose your accommodation and my favorite hostels along the Camino Portuguese del Costa. … More The Best Accommodations Along the Portuguese Camino