Portuguese Camino Porto to Santiago
Eight days walking from Porto to Santiago on the Portuguese Coastal Camino — solitude, an unexpected friendship over a glass of wine in Carreço, three pilgrims in the rain, and the strange feeling of arriving alone.
What is a Challenging Hike?
Distance, climbing, terrain, weather, remoteness — what actually makes a hike hard, and how to judge whether a trail is within your reach.
Why is New Zealand One of The Best Places to Walk
Great Walks, the Te Araroa, and a DOC hut network like nowhere else — why Aotearoa belongs at the top of every hiker’s list.
Before the Camino
Six days in Porto before walking the Camino — leaving an unsuitable hostel, working from a public library, breakfast at a local pastelaria, and the violinist at the Sé Cathedral who decided everything.
Two Iconic Trails on Every Continent
From the granite spires of Patagonia to the ridgelines of the Drakensberg — two unmissable trails on every continent.
Portuguese Camino Day 9
A reflective final day in Santiago de Compostela — arrival, rest, and what nine days on the Portuguese Camino leaves behind.
Milford Track Experience: A Wet and Bumpy Hike
Four days through Fiordland in heavy rain. Eight of our group turned back at Clinton Hut. Only two of us crossed MacKinnon Pass to finish the Milford Track. This is what actually happened.
Lake Waikaremoana
Three days walking Lake Waikaremoana through Te Urewera — the climb to Panekire Bluff, an 80-litre pack full of curry ingredients, and a group member who tested every limit before the track even began.
20 Best Hiking Countries Every Adventurer Should Explore
From Patagonia to the Pyrenees, twenty countries where the hiking justifies the journey — and what makes each one worth your boots.
Day 1 – Packing Light, Walking Far: My Portuguese Camino Begins
My Portuguese Camino began with a simple goal — carry less and walk more freely. Here’s my real packing list from Day 1: the lightweight essentials that made a seven-day Camino possible.