In the summer of 2021 I set off from near my base in Portuguese region of the Algarve, with a plan to walk to Santiago de Compostela and beyond. It was a lonely walk, but I managed to achieve what I set out to do. Three and a bit years later and I finally published … Read more
The Rota Vicentina is a network of footpaths in the South West of Portugal. Most people start in the north from Porto Covo (Fisherman’s Trail) or Santiago do Cacem, which is where the Historical Trail starts. The Fisherman’s Trail tends to follow the coastline more, whereas the Historical Trail is more inland. Sometimes the two … Read more
Introducing the E9 Walking Route The E9 is the European Atlantic and Baltic E hiking path The European E paths are long distance hiking trails that cross all over Europe. The E9 is 5.500 km and passes through Portugal, Spain, France, Great Britain, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Poland. Latvia and Estonia (and perhaps Russia?). You will … Read more
Bibbulmun Track Map I have just completed my Bibbulmun Track map which is now available to download at the link below! It’s another labour of love What is the Bibbulmun Track? The Bibbulmun Track, or the Bibb as it\’s otherwise known, is a long distance hike from the Perth suburb of Kalamunda to the south … Read more
Mont Blanc Tour Introduction The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the world’s most famous hiking trails circling the Mt Blanc massif (mountain range) and of course Europe’s highest peak! Walking the route usually takes around 10 to 12 days and is 170 km or 110 miles long. An annual race sees … Read more
This is my map of all the known Camino routes through Spain and France. It was a labor of love to create and hope you have fun discovering the routes that you might not have known about. There are over 50 routes on the map which start at all different points around Spain and Portugal. … Read more
Introduction to The Big Three items Your ‘big three’ hiking items usually consist of the heaviest bits of gear that you carry on trail. These are typically your backpack, shelter and sleep system (sleeping bag and pad – technically that’s four!). Because these items tend to be your heaviest three, it’s important to try and … Read more
Welcome to the Camino de Santiago big picture map! I find it useful to have an overview of an entire hike, however long it is. I also have a love for map creation too! For these reason I have created a unique one page PDF Camino Frances map that can help you plan your Camino … Read more
Welcome to the Via de la Plata Map providing you with the big picture! I personally find useful to have an overview of an entire hike, however long it is. I also have a love for creating maps too! This is what inspired to create the Via de la Plata map in the first place. … Read more
It’s already June, so I thought I’d tell you all about what I have been doing, where I am at now and my future plans too. Yes, it’s going to be a pretty long post! What I have been up to… On the 31st March I set off from Seville in the south of Spain … Read more