Why I Went Back to the Camino de Santiago on a Bike
I rarely go back. Not because I have some hard rule about it — it’s more about the fact that I love doing new things…
Discovering the next great geographical area for villas, food, landscapes, and relaxation – Costa Brava in Catalan.
Taking in the colors, shapes, sounds and smells of the La Boqueria market in Barcelona.
A big part of my time in Spain was spent walking the Camino de Santiago – a 500 mile, 33 day hike from Pamplona to Santiago.
I discovered the benefits of staying in an apartment with Oh Barcelona – getting away from the touristy areas and into the local culture, saving money by cooking my own meals and being able to deeply explore my little neighborhood.
I had a lovely day with Albert at La Barretina discovering an off the beaten path culinary delight in Spain.
I experienced a meal I will never forget at the best restaurant in the world.
If you love oogling over pictures of gorgeous landscapes and inspiring architecture, you should get yourself over to my Spain picture gallery right away. Vamos!
I rarely go back. Not because I have some hard rule about it — it’s more about the fact that I love doing new things…
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…
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I adjusted the strap on the helmet, a helmet I was borrowing because I didn’t know I had to bring my own. That was mistake…
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from an Ottsworld reader and traveler, Emily Ward. She…
I laced up my shoes, put on my pack, and let the weight sink into my hips. Am I ready? Am I up for this?…
“Don’t you dare ignore me!” my alarm would scream at me if it could talk. My alarm started quietly this morning and progressively got louder….