Hikes
LESSON #10 – LEARN TO BELIEVE!
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step We stayed the night in a rather large hostel in Astorga. I didn’t sleep very well as the Korean guy in the bed opposite was sleep talking all night. It wouldn’t have been so bad if I could have understood anything that…
Read MoreLESSON #9 – WHAT EXCESS BAGGAGE DO YOU CARRY IN LIFE?
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step Less is more. Simples! When I look back at the many Camino journies, it dawned on me that I had learned this lesson repeatedly and I am still not quite there. On this amazing trail, you will find yourself evaluating two types…
Read MoreLESSON #8 – LEARN TO LOOK OUT FOR THE SIGNS IN LIFE
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step I smile to myself as I think back to all the signs that I have ignored in life because I had already invested too much money or time into a project. Yes, I have built and sold a few successful businesses, but…
Read MoreLESSON #7 – LEARN TO DEAL WITH THE PAIN AND MOVE ON
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step Learning to deal with the pain is probably one of the hardest lessons I had to learn whilst walking the Camino. As I sit down to type this chapter I find myself taking a deep breath as is to say “brace yourself,…
Read MoreFive Big Mistakes That People Make on The Camino
If you are about to head out on the Camino then I am hopefully just about to save you quite a lot of pain and grief. In preparation for my first Camino in 2016 I became obsessed with watching YouTube videos and reading the forums. Everyone was talking about what you should and shouldn’t do…
Read MoreLESSON #6 – EMBRACE OPPORTUNITIES THAT COME YOUR WAY
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step If I had any regrets in life it is probably that I let so many opportunities pass me by. Don’t get me wrong, I love my life and I know that I have probably experienced lots of things that many people will…
Read More12 Things You Need To Know About the Camino, Before You Go!
If you are thinking about walking the Camino De Santiago then this may be the blog for you. As a soon to be Pilgrim, there are many questions that I am often asked, so I thought that a blog may be the ideal place to answer them. Here are the twelve most frequent questions that…
Read MoreLESSON #5 – MARCH TO THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUM
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step In my business life, I am very driven. I never really understood why joint ventures with other people didn’t really work out until the penny dropped whilst walking the Camino. You need to march to the beat of your own drum. When…
Read MoreNine Adventure Geekers Walk The Peak Pilgrimage Trail
Time Taken: 1 weekend Difficulty Level: Moderate Location: Peak District, UK Gear Taken: Day pack, first aid, packed lunch, vlogging gear Weather: A real mix! Rain, Hail and Sun! What is the Peak Pilgrimage? The Peak Pilgrimage is a 39-mile long distance walk, between Ilam and Eyam in Derbyshire / Peak District in the UK. …
Read MoreLESSON #4 – LIVE LIFE ADVENTOURSLY
Life and Business Lessons Learned From A Hike Across Spain, Step by Step When we are children, every day is an adventure. We trust our imaginations and we explore hidden worlds (even if it is the woods at the end of the garden). Living a life that is full of adventure and experiencing new things…
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