Deena, how were you able to travel for this long? How did you pay for it?! I have heard these questions often on my trip - and I am so...

Choosing which bag to buy for a one way ticket backpacking trip is incredibly intimidating. When I went to my local sports goods store, I...

In May of 2018, I spent 28 days hiking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across northern Spain with my mother. We spent 5-6 hours per day...

Temporary Local Sim Card If you are staying in one place for an extended period of time, a temporary local Sim Card is your best bet. I...

I love budgets. Knowing exactly where I am spending my money is the only thing that will allow me to keep spending money tomorrow. Every...

On average, municipal Albergues cost 5€ and private Albergues cost 10€, and there are plenty of each all along The Way. Depending on the...

What exactly has Deena been doing for the last month? And why does she seem to have so many foot problems? The Camino de Santiago is a...

Day 22: O’Cebreiro - Triacastela 6 hours | 35,824 steps | 15.63 miles (25.15 km) Today was downhill, so an easier day! The fleece is...

We recently discovered the Spanish Hiking store Decathlon, and it absolutely blew our minds. It was like walking through an American REI,...

Day 15: León - Villadangos del Páramo 5 hours | 29,490 steps | 12.86 Miles (20.7 km) Shorter day today since my mother developed a...

After a lot of research, my mom and I decided that we were ready to take on the famed Camino de Santiago. Traditionally a Catholic...

Day 8: Trajados - Hontanas 6 hours | 30,000 steps | 13.15 miles (21.16 km) We are back in the swing of things! Taking a slower pace with...

Hiking Shoes We opted to leave our hiking boots home and purchase hiking shoes for the Camino. I had the brand Oboz with laces, and my...

1. The 1.5€ Lunch In almost every village, you can purchase a baguette (1€), 5 slices of cheese (1€) and a package of cured pork (1€)....

**The following post is written by my mother Kelly Curtis, my companion on the Camino de Santiago, and is in reference to her own feet**...

While the Camino de Santiago is a great way to disconnect, finding some way to stay in touch is completely possible on the Camino. Most...

You will not get lost on the Camino. These are the most common symbols you will see along the way: There are lots of signs that mark the...

This is what I am bringing on the Camino de Santiago for my 30 day trek in May - June of 2018. I have been advised to carry 10% of my...