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The day we escaped a smeggy hostel!!! DAY: Villafranca to Las Herrerias   We left the beautiful town of Villafranca whilst it was still dark.  ...

 The day we swam in the river DAY: Acebo to Villafranca It's 6.30am as I write in my journal and I have been awake for a ...

 The One Where We Let Stuff Go... Followed By Pure Pleasure! Just 10 miles today, but talk about being emotionally draining! The green butterfly stone ...

The day I held a hawk, had afternoon tea and prayed with Spanish monks Warning: Sorry about the video section of Rachel's blisters We left ...

When I was in the preparation stage of my first Camino, I became a little bit obsessed.  My fascination for the Camino drove me to ...

The Day We Taught Sue How To Play Pooh Sticks Weird witches hanging from the ceiling We all slept well last night in the small ...

The day I ate tripe! We left the monastery in Leon around 7 am with a new Camino friend (Sue from California). The walk across ...

During our Adventure Geek walk on Monday evening, I got chatting to a fellow walker from Spain.  I am not sure how the conversation arose ...

The one with the playful cat and the river crossing I went to bed rather late as I was watching the nail-gripping England vs Columbia world ...

Hi everyone, It's Rachel here. I thought I would take the time to tell you 7 reasons why I love the Camino de Santiago and why I think ...

Thank you to Douglas A Johnson for this image. As some of you may know, I am heading back to Spain in October 2018 to ...

The very long and winding road This morning was super weird!  I woke early (about 5 am) and decided to creep out of our room ...

The day we unburdened Julie of 6 lbs! It took me a while to get off to sleep last night as there was a donkey ...

Whether you are out for the day on a long hike, or you are joining your local walking club for a short 3-mile saunter across ...

If I could have a £1 for every time I have been asked this question since my return from the Camino, I would be a ...

The day we met a lady carrying 16 pairs of knickers! Distance walked: 18miles / 28 km / 41k steps Jack and Andrew from Florida ...

What a day! 18 hours of travelling was exhausting. Rachel had a fantastic prom night and Matt collected her about 11.30pm.  She was not tired ...

After yet another message on Facebook asking me "What was that app you used for the walks, Julia?" I thought it was about time that ...

The old saying "work smarter, not harder" is not just a good motto to live by when working in a regular job, but it also ...

I am not going to lie, but I was absolutely terrified when I took my first solo hike along the Camino Frances route in October ...

Do you need to train for The Cotswold Way?  The simple answer is yes.  If you are walking the trail in eight days (most common) ...

There are many different choices of accommodation along The Cotswold Way to suit a range of budgets and needs.  If you are intending to stay and ...

I was keen on learning more about Ultra-Light backpacking and stumbled upon a whole new world when researching on YouTube.  As some of you may ...

Did you know that the 10k steps theory was actually a Japanese marketing campaign for the run up 1964 Toyko Olympics?  It was simply a way ...

I know, I know, I can hear it now, the Camino is meant to be a place where we can switch off and bask in ...

Found this on my husbands Facebook account from 2009. His caption was "Like mother, like daughter". A few years ago I decided to change my ...

I am often asked "how much training do I need for the Camino?" and the answer is it varies from person to person.  Some people ...

As I type this blog we are in the final preparations of walking the Camino.  I already mentioned this particular gadget in last week's blog ...

Pennsylvania to Bath Distance: A gruelling 14 miles! Weather: Horrible. Wet. Cold. Mud. Mud. Oh, did I mention mud? Terrain: Whoever said that the last ...

As I prepare for my fourth Camino trip there is one thing on my mind, the heat.  All of my previous Camino's have taken place ...

Distance: 13 miles (31, 954 steps or 21 km) Weather: Pants! Boy did it rain hard today! Even my trekking umbrella did not stop me ...

What are the hostels like?  Do I need to take a tent?  Do I need a sleeping bag?  What about going to the toilet?  What ...

Distance: 14.47 miles (34,973 steps / 23km) Weather: Started off overcast and quite warm. By 12 noon the heavens opened and it rained all the ...

By Keith Foskett Click here to view on Amazon I am a Keith Foskett fan after devouring his first book about his Camino trip, The ...

A totally inspiring and moving true story, which was cringe-worthy in parts. This book has some strong messages to take with you on your own ...

Distance: 21 miles (33km, 51,303 steps!) Weather: Weird! Rain, hail, sun, more rain! Terrain: A mix of woodland, road walking, country park and beautiful escarpments. ...

I am a big believer in fate, but I also believe that you create your own opportunities in life.   I was listening to My Camino ...

Distance: 8.54 miles, 20.988 steps (short walk today) Weather: I looked out of the window this morning and sighed as it was very wet and ...

When I first started planning my first Camino trip the daily mileage was a big concern for me.  I suffer from pains in my hips ...

Distance: 11.86 miles (28,574 steps) A slightly shorter day today, which I really needed! Weather: Absolutely lovely. Sunny, clear skies so we could see for ...

I received a Facebook message from a local business person who was keen on learning more about the Camino, but he had one big worry ...

Distance: 17.71 miles, 42,901 steps Weather: We were truly blessed with a fabulous spring day. The sun was shining all day and we had clear ...

If you have ever had a blister then you know how painful they are.  During all of my walking trips, I have encountered many people ...

If you are buying a cooking system for your backpacking adventures then the JetBoil Flash is certainly worth consideration.  Check out the video below, but ...

https://youtu.be/CZihiko909M Day 1/8 of The Cotswold Way - Chipping Warden to Hailes Distance: 18.98 miles (45,525 steps) (we got lost a few times!) Weather: perfect! ...

click here to visit on iTunes I love to listen to podcasts in the car, on a walk or even on a full hike.   Let ...

Wow!  This film is based on a true story and it certainly made me feel incredibly emotional as I watched this young man go through ...

Left to right, Helen, Diana, Julia In preparation for the 102-mile walk along The Cotswold Way, I knew I needed to get some hill training ...

I absolutely love my Sea to Summit Lightweight Daypack and here are the reasons why:- * It packs up very small. Dinky is probably the ...

A few weeks ago, I purchased some new Solomon Hiking Boots.  You know the old phrase:- "If it ain't broke, don't try and fix it!" ...

My Camino Podcast - Dan Mulllins I was listening to Dan Mullins on "My Camino Podcast" when he quoted "There is no WiFi in the ...

My Amazon purge lasted for three weeks, but I was really keen to buy a trekking umbrella.  I spent lots of time online, and watching ...

In true Adventure Geek Style,  I thought I would share with you my top iPhone applications that I currently use for hiking and travelling.  I know we ...

It's Friday morning and my "Adventure Geek Day".  I love these days as I have my new office and I can look out of the ...

Julie and I visited the Adventure Show in London last weekend.  The show was not that exciting.  It was rather like a show for adventure ...

In this week's video, I will showcase the items and routine that I have when arriving at a hostel.  In my opinion, the sleep routine ...

Click to view on Amazon A Thru-Hiking Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail After reading Keith's previous book which talked about his journey along the ...

  Last week I put together a video of the five items that I had purchased that were a complete waste of money.  (see here).  ...

Listening to podcasts is a great way to improve your skills, knowledge and become inspired.  I listen to many podcasts, but on the Adventure Geek ...

By Victor Prince Over the next coming weeks and months, you will start to see a variety of book, gear, film and podcast reviews on ...

by Connor O Donoghue Over the next coming weeks and months, you will start to see a variety of book, gear, film and podcast reviews ...

 In this week's video, I am going to share with you my five gadgets that I purchased, but never actually used.  I am sure ...

I have numerous hikes planned for 2018, but the first trek is already in the diary and the planning has begun. I will be walking ...

Well, that was an interesting journey! Beautiful scenery over the Pyrenees My clingfilm is tucked neatly into my trekking pole holder on Nellie my rucksack ...

Down by the river in Logrono I’m wide awake at 3 am as Logrono is a city that never sleeps. The windows are open and ...

Classy graffiti I woke at crap o’clock (4.30am) in the municipal in Los Arcos. I spent the next 30 mins reading all the notes and ...

Another fabulous sunrise I was lying on the bottom bunk in the hostel in Estella when an older Spanish lady hobbled in. She looked exhausted ...

Jaume & Lou DISTANCE - 15.35 miles, 35k steps I slept well last night at Hotel Jacque.  Lou and I enjoyed a homemade breakfast of ...

I woke up around 5.30am by the man in the next cubicle who was laughing and talking in his sleep. What a nice way to ...

Watching the sun come up over the mountain tops I think the breakfast routine is rather strange, but apparently, it is normal in Spain.  The ...

Beautiful scenery into Zubiri I wake up about 5.30am and head to the bathroom. The lady in the next toilet cubicle let’s rip and it ...

So last night was not too bad. I’m a light sleeper so anytime someone went to the loo or farted then I was awake in ...

Views from the Orisson Albergue After a restless night in the hotel room, I have a quick shower, dress and head down for breakfast.  I ...

Early in 2017, I felt the need to walk part of the Camino again. I don't know why I feel drawn to this particular trail, ...

The Polish Priest who knew very limited English. Ola Manola Blues Coca Cola! These were the only words he ever said! The night at the ...

We are now back from chapter two of our Camino Frances journey and it is time to write up the blog. I love this part ...

As I type this blog it is 5.30am and only 24 hours before we leave for our second adventure on the Camino Frances route.  I ...

I have not written a blog for a few weeks, so I thought I would let you know that we have booked part 2 of ...

I returned from the first leg of the Camino Frances in June 2016.  After a month of reflection, we decided that we could not wait ...

This couple gave us £5 for a coffee I love my gadgets and my latest backpacking toy is one that got me more excited that the ...

Clare's blisters taken at Roncesvalles. Unlike so many other pilgrims, I am pleased to say that neither, me, Julie or Rachel got a single blister ...

I was expecting lots of tapas, sangria and paella, but the food on the Camino was so much more than that! We arrived in St ...

This is my first blog since I have returned from my first Camino.  We only walked for 6 days and walked over 90 miles, but ...

Walked: 20.98 km (13.04 miles) 32,282 steps. Fitness: I feel great and I'm sure I've lost some weight!!Julie is walking on pure adrenaline as her ...

  Weather: way to hot!!! We all got sunburnt. Fitness: All of us are feeling ok. Julie has a bad knee, Rachel has sore shoulders ...

Walked: 18.17 miles (29.24 KM), 44,956 steps) Weather: A real mix of rain and hot weather. It really could not make up its mind today! ...

Day 4 - Roncesvalles to Zubiri 16.37 miles (26.34 km) Weather: a mix of hot and light showers. Started out at Roncesvalles Hostel at 6.45am ...

Sunday - Day 3 Camino Frances Orrison to Roncesvalles Walked 12.66 miles (18.5 km) Last night did not really bring much sleep. The German guy ...

Saturday Day 2 - 28th May 2016 6.58 miles, but up! Up! Up! OMG! What an amazing day! We couldn't charge our phones in the ...

https://youtu.be/IZZEYIVO-9w Well, today has been a real adventure. We picked Julie up about 8.30am and Matt dropped us off at MK station about 9.15am. We ...

For me, The Camino is not a holiday, it feels more like a "calling". I can't really explain it but it just feels like something ...

Panic set in as I received the weekly forum roundup email from Ivar on the Camino forum. One of the topics was about an angry ...

As you may be aware, we are off to walk the first part of the Camino Frances in less than 30 days and I am ...

  How do you make your rucksack stand out from the crowd? After watching "The Way" I really didn't want our rucksacks disappearing or being ...

I have not written a blog on my latest purchases for a while, so I thought I would give you an update.  It has become ...

I was determined to stick to my target this week and the work week hustle on Fitbit certainly kept me motivated.  The highlight of the ...

I failed dismally this week with my training schedule.  I am so proud of Julie who has kept at it and has easily achieved her ...

I must admit, I have never been the sort of person who has ever been ultra safety conscious.  Although my father was a policeman for ...

It's still Easter week and I am juggling work, child care and walking, but it's great. Rachel is at the age  (13) where she is ...

Walking sticks in Santiago, La Coruna, Galicia, Spain I was absolutely over the moon as last weekend my mum came over for Sunday dinner and ...

I think we are at the point where other people are probably getting a bit fed up with us talking about the Camino now!  We ...

I take my hat off to the people at Cotswold Outdoors as the lady spent about 45 minutes with us a few weekends ago giving ...

At the age of 45, I am feeling much fitter than I have in a very long time.  This is partly due to my lovely ...

As a modern day pilgrim, I do not feel that you have to suffer to walk the Camino.  If there are gadgets and items that ...

We are now on week 11 and our progress is going well with the training.  All three of us are ahead of the game and to ...

With only 12 weeks to go before we head off to the Camino France we decided to increase our walks and training. With busy work ...

With all the latest developments in security at airports nowadays, it suddenly dawned on me that I may not be allowed to carry my Nordic ...

We only have 12 weeks left until the big day and it will come around really quickly.   So here is an update of how ...

By day, I run a marketing company and part of my role is to teach people about the joys of social media.  So it was ...

A few years ago, a friend of mine decided that she was going to walk the Camino.  She was older than me and I thought ...