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New Camping Gear for the Camino Ingles Route
As some of you may know, I am heading back to Spain in October 2018 to walk the Camino Ingles (English Way). I will be walking from the old landing steps at Ferrol in Northern Spain to the Cathedral in Santiago. This route walks along the coast and then through the beautiful green landscape of the…
Read More10 Essentials That You Should Always Take On Any Walk
Whether you are out for the day on a long hike, or you are joining your local walking club for a short 3-mile saunter across the local fields, there are ten key essentials that should be with you at all times. The motivation for this blog came about as I got caught out a few…
Read MoreWhat Was That App That You Use For Local Walks?
After yet another message on Facebook asking me “What was that app you used for the walks, Julia?” I thought it was about time that I told everyone my secret as to how I find new walks in my local area. I am keen to walk at least one brand new 3-5 mile walk every…
Read MoreTen Multipurpose Backpacking Items That Help Reduce Your Pack Weight
The old saying “work smarter, not harder” is not just a good motto to live by when working in a regular job, but it also comes in handy when out of the trail. As many of you will know, I am a complete geek when it comes to gadgets and gismo’s but there are some…
Read MoreIs It Safe To Walk The Camino Frances Route as A Solo Female?
I am not going to lie, but I was absolutely terrified when I took my first solo hike along the Camino Frances route in October 2017. I was confident right up until the point that my husband waved me off at Milton Keynes station. As I was sitting on the train, heading for Stansted Airport…
Read MoreShould We Stop Trying To Hit 10k Steps A Day?
Did you know that the 10k steps theory was actually a Japanese marketing campaign for the run up 1964 Toyko Olympics? It was simply a way to encourage the Japanse to become more active. We all love that little “party on your wrist” when your Fitbit beeps to tell you that you have hit the 10k…
Read MoreWalking Your Way to A Better You
A few years ago I decided to change my life. I remember the moment well. I was in the living room with my computer on my lap and my phone by my side. Rachel, then only 8 years old was sitting next to me with her computer on her lap, similar to the picture on…
Read MoreFour Helpful Tips for Walking in The Spanish Heat
As I prepare for my fourth Camino trip there is one thing on my mind, the heat. All of my previous Camino’s have taken place in May or October when the Spanish sun is still hot, but quite comfortable. Even so, I still managed to get sunburnt and I also suffered from terrible nose cold…
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