Posts Tagged‘Spain’

Hiking the Camino de Santiago, Spain

Winding through the Spanish countryside, with a seashell on a string bouncing on our backpack, we by reflex say a friendly “Buen Camino” to a passing hiker. Making a quick stop at a local’s fruit stand, we grab a basket of strawberries for a euro. We can feel the history of the footprints we follow and the nature that fully captures the imagination – this is the Camino de Santiago. Hiking the Camino is an explorer’s dream and tops many hiker’s bucket list treks. This same path has been traversed for centuries and was initially established as a pilgrimage for…

Uniquely Spain – Bouncing Around the Country

Bienvenido a Espaรฑa! Welcome to a country jam packed with architecture, traditions, and food that are unparalleled. The influence of this country has touched the world, and seeing it up close was inspiring. The brush strokes of a Picasso, the seasoning of a fresh paella, the sunlight coming through a rose window in a cathedral – all your senses become fully alive. We bounced all over the country and have pulled out a few of our recommended highlights below. ยกBuen viaje! Montserrat Abbey – Barcelona Only a 1hr train ride from Barcelona sits a small fortress in the mountains. This…