Hi!
I’m Alison and this is my website to share all my walking and hiking adventures.
In 2022 I walked the Camino Portugues from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and, coupled with all the walking I do around my home in Andalucia, decided to start a blog to share all my experiences.
There’ll be a mix of difficulty levels from easy city walks to more challenging multi-day hikes and I hope that my posts will, perhaps, give you some inspiration to get walking too.
Happy walking!
What’s New?
Read all my latest posts here
- Camino Portugués – Central or Coastal Route?
Congratulations! You’ve decided to walk the Camino Portugués. Let me just say you won’t regret it. While the decision to walk the Camino might have… Read more: Camino Portugués – Central or Coastal Route? - Camino Portugués Coastal Route – 13 Day ItineraryHaving walked the Central Route of the Camino Portugués in 2022 it was time to go back and see how walking the Coastal Route and… Read more: Camino Portugués Coastal Route – 13 Day Itinerary
- Learning Spanish for the CaminoWhether you’re planning to walk the Camino Francés in its entirety, the final 100 kms from Sarria, or you’re planning one of the lesser travelled… Read more: Learning Spanish for the Camino
- My Tried and Tested Camino Portugués Packing List for WomenDeciding what to include in your Camino Portugués packing list isn’t easy, particularly if you’re going to be carrying your pack the whole way, rather… Read more: My Tried and Tested Camino Portugués Packing List for Women
Tips for Enjoying the Great Outdoors on Foot:
- Make sure you wear sunscreen year-round but especially during the summer months
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
- Wear layers in case the weather changes, and comfortable shoes (nobody enjoys getting blisters)
- Carry a basic first aid kit – speaking from experience it’s easy to take a tumble
- Let someone know where you’re going, particularly if you’re travelling on your own
