Humans like to complicate everything . Create boxes in boxes. Sub-categorize. Marketing loves it too. So, you “must” have 15 different pairs of shoes, one or two for each activity, whether hiking, trekking, Nordic walking or trail. Same goes for the 1000 varieties of yogurt: the diet one, some with fruits or an infinity
At first, when I thought about writing an article about hiking I was gonna go for something like “why is hiking better than…” or “why is hiking so much cooler than running”. Even “why you should be hiking instead of laying down at the beach”. Nah! Hiking is not better.
Every summer, I often get the same question when I share a hiking photo with a lake: can you swim in mountain lakes? It’s a subject that is becoming increasingly sensitive, and with the arrival of “new groups of hikers or campers,” many of us are noticing behaviors that do
The Camino del Norte, also known as the Northern Way, is one of the historic Camino de Santiago routes traversing Spain’s northern coast. Less frequented than the popular Camino Francés, this path offers pilgrims a unique blend of coastal beauty, cultural richness, and physical challenge. Spanning approximately 865 kilometers, the
The Tre Cime Di Lavaredo Hike I dreamed of going back to the Dolomites since I quickly traveled there one year ago. Among the long list of incredible landscapes to discover in Dolomites, the Tre Cime Di Lavaredo were obviously among the TOP 3 of the hikes to do. Why
“Why do people walk the Camino de Santiago?” It’s a question I get asked a lot. This human and spiritual adventure draws thousands of pilgrims every year from all over the world — and this enthusiasm often sparks curiosity. But why embark on such an ancient pilgrimage? What can this
Via Podiensis. Merely the name invokes an invitation to travel, don’t you think? From July to August, I embarked on this beautiful adventure: 28 stages, from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, while taking the Célé route. A backpack, a pair of shoes, and a ton of enthusiasm. Have you ever felt
It’s been a long time since I took you on a little adventure! And to be honest, a few hours before leaving for this one, the anxiety rose a little! Anxiety and impatience! The Jordan Trail is a trekking in Jordan, divided in 8 sections from Um Qais to the
HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN YOUR HIKING AND TRAIL RUNNING SHOES There are some activities we easily postpone to another day. Well, at least I do. I don’t know you, you may have a passion for cleaning, that take great pride and pleasure deep cleaning its shoes after a muddy run.
Walking the Camino de Santiago is much more than a hike: it’s an inner adventure, filled with encounters, doubts, laughter, and breathtaking landscapes. After several journeys on the Camino, I share here my practical advice and personal stories, to help you prepare for your own departure… or simply to take you on a journey through a book.