THE GRAND SIGHTS OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA The closer we got to Santiago de Compostela, the prettier the scenery became and the more pilgrims we could see on the trail. Like colourful beads strung out along the track, there were dozens of them making their way into the […]
ASTORGA: PLACE OF PILGRIMAGE FOR CHRISTIANS & CHOCOHOLICS Astorga is a tiny place with a big personality; like most of towns along the Camino de Santiago there’s a big cathedral in town, and the Bishop of Astorga had Antoni Gaudi design his palace so we got to visit […]
HISPANIC DAY CELEBRATIONS IN LEON We arrived in Leon this afternoon to the chaos and party atmosphere of a Spanish long weekend; the streets were packed with families and young couples walking in arm-in-arm, and the main square was abuzz with gaggles of teenagers. Luckily it seems everyone’s […]
THE HIGH PLAINS OF BURGOS, WHERE EL CID ONCE ROAMED Burgos was once the capital of Castilla, the mighty kingdom that united with Aragon through marriage to form the foundation of modern Spain. Since the 11th century it has also been one of the most important stops along […]
CERVEZA, SANGRIA & PINTXOS IN SAN SEBASTIAN Continuing our journey we arrived in San Sebastian today. Famed for its stunning beachside location, and exquisite cuisine, San Sebastian is in Spain’s Basque country. Surrounded by green hills and facing out across the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, this […]
Wandering Soles 