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With just one day in Porto, we decided to take a leisurely stroll around the city, checking out some of the top sights, enjoying delicious food, and sampling some Port wine. It was a mostly relaxing day, perfect for unwinding after several days of hiking. The city was utterly charming, with houses and churches beautifully … Read more
Distance: 25/15.5 mi The route I can’t believe it was already the last day of our hike. It felt like we’d been doing this forever and had settled into the rhythm of waking up, packing, and starting our walk. The last day was also the most challenging distance-wise. We were already pretty tired, and this … Read more
Distance: 20 km/12.4 mi The route Our walk that day was very pleasant, taking us through vineyards, small farms, picturesque villages, and lush forests. We were lucky again and managed to walk between two huge rain clouds. Although we had to keep our rain gear on due to occasional showers, the really scary clouds stayed … Read more
Distance: 23 km / 14.2 mi The route Another day, another bout of rain. We donned our raincoats and continued our hike. Just north of Pontevedra, the Camino reaches a junction for the Variante Espiritual, a popular alternate route on the Portuguese Camino. This coastal route, often called La Traslatio (or Translatio), includes a boat … Read more
Distance: 20 km/12.4 mi The route As we woke up and looked out the window, we were greeted by the sight of pilgrims clad in rain gear, trudging through a drizzle. Oh no, the rain had finally caught up with us! With no other choice, we secured our backpacks, covered ourselves with rain clothes, and … Read more
Distance: 16 km/10mi The route We started our day with a delicious breakfast of Pan Con Tomate (tomato toast) and then hit the trail. The day’s hike was quite hilly, including a ridiculously steep hill near Redondela—I was so thankful we didn’t have to climb it! This part of our journey mostly ran close to … Read more
Distance: 17km/10.5 mi Valença Valença was easily one of the prettiest stops on our hike. Nestled in northern Portugal, this town is famous for its beautifully preserved medieval structures and the stunning vistas across the Minho River. The standout attraction here is the Fortaleza de Valença, an imposing fortress that dates back to the 13th … Read more
I recently got back from the most intense holiday week ever! I wasn’t sure I’d make it through, but guess what—I walked an unbelievable 210 km in just seven days! It’s shocking, I know, especially for someone who’s more used to the couch than the trail. I’m still pinching myself to believe it, and I’ve … Read more
The other week, we took a quick trip to Ystad, Sweden, for a lovely weekend escape at the Ystad Saltsjöbad spa. It was a fantastic experience, and I’d definitely do it all over again if I could! I want to give a huge thank you to my amazing friends who gave me a gift card … Read more
Not too long ago, we found ourselves with a totally open weekend – a pretty unusual thing after a couple of months jam-packed with activities. Since I’m supposed to be getting in shape for the Camino walk, and finding the time for that has been a bit of a challenge, we decided to seize the … Read more
Rome was one of my favorite cities so far. I fell in love with it, even though I spent only a weekend there in 2016. A couple of years later, in 2024, when I got the chance, I revisited it again for a short weekend break. If you ask me what is the best time … Read more
In the midst of a hectic schedule and rainy weather, I miraculously found a day to venture to Copenhagen for its annual light festival. Fortune smiled at me with the weather turning into a dreamy fog, making the experience unforgettable. However, my camera wasn’t as thrilled with the drizzly rain and decided to retire by … Read more
There’s always a whirlwind of events happening, and before I knew it, six years had slipped by since my unforgettable trip to India. Interestingly, while writing about the Highlander wedding in Zakopane, Poland, I realized I had never shared the tale of my remarkable Indian wedding adventure! An invitation to a wedding ceremony in India … Read more
This summer was shaping up to be quite the adventure for my boyfriend and me, with an unexpected twist in our travel plans. We received not one, but two wedding invitations from my cousins, both set in the same year – one in June and the other in August. And the destination of the wedding … Read more
Today marked a historic moment in Denmark’s royal history. After an extraordinary 52 years, Queen Margrethe II has gracefully stepped down from the throne, making her the first Danish monarch to abdicate voluntarily in over eight centuries. The air was thick with emotion as she signed the abdication papers, closing a remarkable chapter in Denmark’s … Read more
Another year has zoomed by, swift and stormy as a thunderbolt! Honestly, I’m baffled at how the months have slipped through my fingers. It’s been a dizzying whirlwind of emotions, events, and a whole lot of happenings. Even this little recap is coming to you fashionably late, thanks to the wildest, most jam-packed two months … Read more
We’ve passed through Odense numerous times but always found ourselves short on time, missing the chance to visit the famed troll hidden there. So, when an opportunity arose on our return from a holiday to stop by some friends in Odense, we were excited to finally make a detour to see Hans Hulehånd. Hans is … Read more
In a picturesque field in Børkop, Jutland, Ene Øjesten sits peacefully, encircled by grazing cows. Occasionally, intrigued tourists meander through the field to observe her. Legend has it that Ene Øjesten, while exploring the vicinity, stumbled upon an enchanted stone. This unique stone is characterized by its flat surface and a distinct hole at its … Read more
In the whimsical year of Corona, my dreams of wandering through the twinkling Christmas markets were dashed, much like many other grand plans of that year. But, undeterred, I decided to try my luck again this year, and voilà! I snagged some wallet-friendly flights for a weekend escapade to Switzerland. Over the course of two … Read more
Tucked away among the trees of the picturesque Ring Skov near Brædstrup, a youthful troll Jensnej is hiding. Imagine stumbling upon him as he gleefully holds a mirror above, capturing his image amidst the forest’s embrace. Jensnej isn’t just any troll; his name, a palindrome, spells the same from both ends, much like the reflections … Read more