What is the West Highland Way?
The West Highland Way (WHW) was opened in 1980 and became the first of four National Trails to be designated in Scotland. (The other three are the Great Glen Way, […]
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Camino Portuguese guidebook
Now I know I mentioned previously that I’d written a new guidebook for the Portuguese Camino, but did I mention it’s out now!!! It includes the following: Central Camino from […]
Camino Portuguese – Central or Coastal route from Porto?
If you’re finding it difficult to decide between walking the Central or Coastal Camino from Porto, then check out this article I wrote for Cicerone Extra and hopefully the decision […]
Camino Portuguese guidebook – available now!
Well the cat’s out of the bag, or in this case, the Camino Portuguese guidebook I’ve been working on the past two years is about to hit a bookstore near […]
Gear List – Kumano Kodo
This list reflects Spring (April/May) and Autumn (October) after walking the routes in both seasons in 2017. Starting from the bottom up… CLOTHES Shoes – Brooks Cascadias v11, non-goretex. Since […]
Dual Pilgrim – Kumano Kodo and Camino de Santiago
The Kumano Kodo in Japan and Camino de Santiago in Spain are the only two Unesco World Heritage listed pilgrimages in the world and as such, they have been “twinned” […]
Ohechi – Day 4 – Kushimoto to Nachi
Ohechi route Day 4, Kushimoto to Nachi, 35km Accommodation: Miyoshiya Ryokan in Tanabe, ¥3200 Sunrise is now at 4.50am but it was a cloudy morning and it took a while for […]
Ohechi – Day 3 – Susami to Kushimoto
Ohechi route Day 3, Susami to Kushimoto, 43km Accommodation: Minshuku Sakaji, ¥4,000 including breakfast, 0735-62-1117 I left the minshuku in Susami just after sunrise knowing I had a long day […]
Ohechi – Day 2 – Tonda to Susami
Ohechi route Day 2, Tonda to Susami, 25km Accommodation: Minshuku Iwamoto in Susami, 0739-55-2227 I took the first train this morning from Tanabe station (6.19am) back to Tonda station (6.36am) […]
Ohechi – Day 1 – Tanabe to Tonda
Ohechi route Day 1, Tanabe to Tonda, 19km Accommodation: Miyoshiya Ryokan Tanabe, ¥3200 I arrived back in Tanabe yesterday after finishing the Iseji route and booked back into Miyoshiya Ryokan. At […]
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