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Aug 11, 202418 min read
Camino Del Norte
Walking the camino del norte – a cautionary tale of coffee, blisters and thwarted ambition. Over the past few years we have “got into”...

Jan 21, 20245 min read
Taste of a place - Barbate
Big fans of the Costa de la Luz and its stunning beaches, we have been driving through the small coastal town of Barbate for over 15...

Sep 2, 202312 min read
Walking the Santiago De Compostela to Muxia camino
After our recent Via Francigena walk in Tuscany we felt we were equipped with more skills and experience. Perhaps we might be able to...

Jul 29, 20236 min read
“Life on the road” – some lessons learned
We’re just back from our latest Camino trip; walking from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia, on the coast. This is our 4th such walk (in a...

Jan 23, 20233 min read
A taste of the Algarve
This guest blog comes from my cousins wife Rosie, after having a long and happy relationship with this area. They have often shared many...

Jul 9, 20224 min read
Taste of a place - A Coruna
Intriguing, is the word I would use to describe this bustling port city in the far north western corner of Galicia. In March, we hopped...

Apr 11, 20225 min read
Taste of a place – Santiago De Compostela
With its gothic streets, imposing cathedral and the sound of bagpipes, Santiago de Compostela makes for a beguiling destination. You...

Feb 26, 20227 min read
Taste of a place - Palafrugell
No doubt, many will be familiar with picturesque Calella de Palafrugell; the heart winning bay region of Palafrugell; with its string of...

Dec 7, 20211 min read
Taste of a place - Palamos
Perhaps not as picture postcard perfect as some neighbouring resorts, we love the hardworking, seafaring town of Palamos; with a salty...

Oct 22, 20193 min read
The Menu Del Dia – What it is; Why and how to do it!
The tradition of eating a large, cooked meal at lunchtime is happily still alive and well in Spain. No soggy prepacked sarnie at the PC...

Oct 14, 20193 min read
Pals – The rice capital of Catalonia
We first visited the beautiful town of Pals whilst working for a cycling/walking holiday company, several years ago. Pals was one of a...
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