Galicia is spectacular. It's blessed with a fascinating Celtic history, influenced by the Roman conquest, and deeply connected to the Camino de Santiago. While most travelers will get to know Galicia through its historical cities,| Packing up the Pieces
One of Galicia's best preserved historical city centers is lovely Pontevedra. Besides its super charming Old Town, Pontevedra boasts interesting museums, lively tapas bars, and a bustling market. My first time visiting, the city surprised| Packing up the Pieces
One of the most popular Camino pilgrimage routes is the Camino Portuguese with a majority of pilgrims choosing to start their walk from Porto or farther to the south in Lisbon. The Variante Espiritual or| Packing up the Pieces
Cambados Spain is a picture-perfect village and the capital of the spectacular Albariño wine region. The seaside hamlet sits on the Ría de Arousa, nestled between the Island of Arousa and the O Grove peninsula.| Packing up the Pieces
Baiona is a medieval port town found at the opening of the Ría de Vigo, the southernmost lower estuary of the Rías Baixas in Spain. This seaside village boasts a historical castle and sandy beaches.| Packing up the Pieces
Life-Changing, Soul-Shaking, the Journey of a Lifetime. Europe's Grandest Pilgrimage. The Camino. The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage route that leads to the historical city of Santiago de Compostela. Saint James is supposedly buried| Packing up the Pieces
White Villages of Andalusia, Long Stretches of Coastlines, Museums, Sacred Walks, Foodie Paradise. Alluring. Spain truly has it all. Andalusia is packed with Moorish history, and charming white villages, and don't forget to eat as| Packing up the Pieces
The La Rioja region is most famous for its incredible wine region, which draws travelers to this autonomous community in northern Spain. Yes, this wine region is one of the most prestigious in Spain, but| Packing up the Pieces
Galicia is spectacular. With a fascinating Celtic history, influenced by the Roman conquest, and deep connections to the Camino de Santiago, there really is no place like it in Spain. Galicia has its own language| Packing up the Pieces
The Camino de Santiago is one of Europe's grandest pilgrimage routes. Pilgrims walk for many reasons from religious salvation to spiritual exploration. Some may walk to cope with grief while others celebrate or take a| Packing up the Pieces
The stone mills of Galicia are a treasured cultural icon of the region's history. Many of these mills in Galicia can be seen along rivers, on hillsides, and the routes of the Camino de Santiago.| Packing up the Pieces
Santiago de Compostela is a historical city tucked away in the northwestern corner of Galicia Spain. It is the most significant city for those walking the Camino de Santiago, one of Europe’s most well-known pilgrimage| Packing up the Pieces
The Camino de Invierno is a divergent route off of the popular and sometimes crowded Camino Frances. This Camino de Santiago route is an optional path in the medieval city of Ponferrada in the Leòn| Packing up the Pieces
There's no denying that the Basque Country holds a special place in my heart. I've taken numerous trips to the Spanish Basque region and dabbled my toes in the lovely French Basque Country. There are| Packing up the Pieces