People walk pilgrimage routes for different reasons; religion, looking for change, outdoor adventure, or healing from a personal crisis. Sometimes, it’s all of them at…
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from artist, writer, and hiker Kate. I met Kate…
Are you looking for a pilgrimage that can rival the Camino de Santiago in Spain but be more off the beaten path? Then head north…
Spain’s sun-kissed shores, cosmopolitan cities, rich culture, and tempting cuisine all serve to make this country a popular destination among vacationers. However, these are not…
You have made the decision to hike the Camino de Santiago Camino Frances – what next? I bet you have a bunch of questions you…
I had a lot of time to think on this 5-week walking journey – thinking helped me forget my foot pain and fatigue most days….
450 miles, 5 weeks, my work is complete. I realized that after 4 weeks of following yellow arrows across Spain that there was a massive…
The Camino de Santiago trail is gorgeous – but like any beautiful creature, it also has its ugly moments. It’s easy for you to sit…
“No one grows old by living, only by losing interest in living.” I left this quote along the trail to inspire others this week. Yet…
After a lovely break in Carrion de los Condes and getting treated to a scrumptious steak dinner from a retired doctor from Canada, things could…