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These are photos of places exactly as they were that day! Adventure photos are posted as taken with no edits or photoshop. I will crop a photo or wait until people are out of the way, but the colors, the backgrounds, the people… this is what I saw.
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El Cabo Vilán, en Camariñas (ES)
Cabo Vilán is one of the most (or many) beautiful paths along the Ruta dos Faros on the coast of Galicia. The small segment of the path I took on this trip is a genuinely easy trail. It is mostly flat until you make the climb to the lighthouse itself. I made this trip the…
Galicia, How I Love You
It is impossible to run out of beautiful things to see in Galicia. I have been to so many places around the world, and I have never seen any so incredible in all of my life. It is not one part of one city, it is not one place. It is Galicia. Here she is…
St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague, Czech Republic
Although the castle was closed for the holiday, St. Vitus Cathedral was open! According to historians, the martyr St. Wenceslaus is buried here. As well as the Duke of Bohemia, and Charles IV. Apparently is a popular pilgrimmage site. Click the link to the tourism site above if you want to see the professional tourism…
Prague, Czech Republic
I will be putting a few days of adventures together here in one post to cover the walking adventures through downtown Prague. Downtown Prague is generally considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a lot to see, and the history is crazy. It is one of those cities you should actually read up on.…
Dra Sarita
I have successfully defended my thesis and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m currently working as a research and dissertation consultant, helping to ensure that analyses match the research questions and data. What an exciting and unexpected adventure.
Short Stops, Galicia (ES)
This was a very rainy winter day in Galicia. The wind was a bit crazy so we made a bunch of short stops without a lot of walking. Fervenza da Noveria Fervenza de A Noveira is in the Comarca do Xallas, Mazaricos. This is a very short walk to an incredible view of the falls.…
Bici Para Robar
I have been making gifts for friends, and they keep getting stolen. I’m feeling a bit like a famous artist. Instead of getting mad about it, I’ve gotten quite curious where the little guys are going, so I’ve made a bit of a game. I am learning how to make wire bicycles. I decided to…
Praia Pedra do Sal
Praia Pedra do Sal is a beautiful beach in Carballo near Coruña on the northern coast of Galicia. This is a great spot for an afternoon with the family. There is ample parking, showers, and even public transport. On one side, there is a long, flat, open, white sand beach. There were a lot of…
Caldeiras do Castro
This was a nice afternoon hike. It was not a particularly long route, and we actually extended it a bit beyond the park because the weather was nice. The route was 6km in total, there and back, and mostly a flat easy walk. The path starts in a park with a few walking paths. Caldeiras…
Mafra, Portugal
Mafra was not an intentional stop, more of a whim. We saw the sign for the UNESCO World Heritage Site from the highway and decided to have a walk around. We found a parking spot not far from the highway ramp and walked toward the palace. There were some interesting mosaics and street art on…
Harry Potter Studio Tour, London, England
Edit: I would like to say, that I was not aware of how incredibly problematic is J.K. Rowling as a human being at the time of planning this trip. I have come to learn about her political beliefs and I would not repeat this trip or support her knowing what I know now. I thought…
Kinga Haudek Artista Joyera, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Kinga Haudek Artista Joyera is one of my favorite stores in Santiago de Compostela. This small jewelry shop on rua San Pedro is located in the historic old town. The stone walls and dark wood window frames lend perfect contrast to her organic designs. You can imagine yourself in the same place, making the same…
O Hio, Galicia (ES)
Another stunning day hike along the cliffs of Galicia. We started the day with a bonus stop at the Igrexa de Santo André do Hío. This rural church seems small, but inside it is exceptionally lovely. The pale stone with white and silver accents gives the church an eerie, haunted feeling. Maybe “magical” is a…
Fervenza de Toxa, Galicia, Spain
Fervenza de Toxa is only a short drive from Santiago de Compostela. It was not a long hike day, but a couple of short scenic trails. It looked like there was more to see if I wanted to follow the river further out, but I did not go too far this day. I started my…
Mosteiro de Carboeiro, Galicia, Spain
The Mosteiro de Carboeiro is maybe one of the strangest places I have ever been. This twice abandoned monastery has strong Lovecraftian horror vibes. Located in the municipality of the Concello de Silleda, this is next level creepy. Mosteiro de Carboeiro was founded around the year 936 by counts of Deza, Tareixa Eiriz and Gonzalo…
León, Spain
New Years Eve in León! This is another layover city that I wish I could enjoy a little longer. I arrived late at night. It was dinner and then bed. The restaurant was nextdoor to the cathedral, so I snapped a quick night time photo on the way back to my hotel. I began the…
Praia das Catedrais, Asturias, Spain
I have been dreaming of coming here since before Covid and decided this year I was coming for my birthday if it killed me. The cautionary tale comes first on this post. When arranging my travel, I was not aware that this beach is only visible a few hours each day at low tide. I…
Faro de Tapia de Casariege, Asturias, Spain
This was a short stop just to watch the sunset.
Ponte de Sarandon, Galicia, Spain
This was a long walk near of the river Ulla. I think it was between 18 and 20 km in a straight line along the river. This route passed by the Areal de Barres on the opposite bank of the river. After more than a month of gray skies and rain almost every day, warm…
Furelos, Galicia, Spain
Charming aldea in the countryside of Galicia. Even with a population of around 130 people, there was still a wait to take a photo of this ancient Roman bridge! It seemed to be a popular spot for pilgrims and cyclists. Situated along the Camino Frances, there is a bar for weary travelers to grab a…
A Pontenova, Galicia Spain
Situated between Galicia and Asturias, this was just a quick stop on my way a hiking adventure elsewhere, but I thought the old brick ovens were lovely. The ovens are remnants of an iron mining operation. There is a lot more information available online. Maybe I will return to make this route one day.
Praia de Lires, Galicia, Spain
This beach was a short hike and climb away from the main road. I had the whole beach to myself. I´m not even sharing the exact location because I want to have it to myself the next time too. So… just enjoy the view. And this beach was right on the main road. I just…
Lugo, Galicia, Spain
Lugo is so beautiful! I went on a warm and sunny day. The skies were so blue. The history of Lugo dates back to 13 BC when the city was a Roman military camp. The walls of Lugo made the Unesco World Heritage Site list in 2000. According to wikipedia, this is the only city…
Madrid, Spain
I had my first summer to trip to Madrid. The weather was absolutely perfect. This is a novelty post. First stop was lunch at a restaurant next to the AirBnB. The food was mediocre but the ceiling was absolutely amazing. Next up was El Parque de Retiro. Absolutely beautiful day for wandering. There is a…
Living in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
After living in this beautiful city for more than 2 years, I have decided it is time to start sharing my favorite things in Santiago. The city has 1000 years of folklore and hidden secrets to uncover. One piece of lore to visit is El Árbol de la Ciencia. Young students come to find their…
Porto, Portugal
After the harrowing tale of a bicycle adventure ending in disaster and bovine romance… My rescue team brought me to my final destination of Oporto. We arrived at night, and my first view of this city left me speechless. I was frozen in place. I cannot describe how perfect was the lighting, the acousitics, and…
Baños de Bande, Ourense, Spain
On the way home from Porto, I stopped by this magical spot. Known to all the locals, but free of advertisements, hotels, or other touristic conveniences, it made for a quiet night. Sipped a beer in the hot bath under a full moon. It was exquisite. I didn’t ruin my evening with photos of the…
Ponte de Lima, Portugal
Best worst bike trip ever! I hopped the train south to a route that my friends suggested. A nice flat ride for beginners. I had a sort of hybrid/crosstrainer type bike that was ALMOST up for the ride. But only almost. The majority of the ride was really smooth with a beautiful start. The bike…
Romaría Vikinga, Catoira, Spain
I have returned to Catoira for the Viking Festival! I took the train to the tiny station. It was easy to find as everyone dressed like a viking had the same stop. Things in town were decorated a bit for the festival so it made the walk fun. I’m not quite sure what I was…
Noia, Galicia, Spain
La Feria Medieval de Noia has returned after Covid and I had a chance to go! There are a few differences from the Ren’Faires I have been to in the US. Beginning with… free entrance. The city center was over taken by costumed locals, actors, merchants, and visitors. There were merchants of every kind. There were…
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