Lugo is a historical landlocked city tucked away in the heart of Galicia Spain. It is famous for having one of the best-preserved Roman Walls of the Western Empire. While the Wall is considered a| Packing up the Pieces
Spain's most popular pilgrimage route is the Camino de Santiago or the Way of Saint James. Numerous pathways twist thousands of kilometers across Spain, Portugal, France, and beyond. The most famous type of accommodation on| Packing up the Pieces
Santiago de Compostela is a fabulous historical city found in Galicia, Spain. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts museums, lively tapas bars, and scenic parks. Perhaps the city is most| Packing up the Pieces
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
Some of the most impressive churches and historical sites are found along the Camino de Santiago routes that twist through the length of Europe. While tourists and pilgrims alike will be drawn to the grand| 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
La Rioja is a precious region found in northern Spain and is most famous for being one of Spain's most beloved wine regions. Most visitors come to explore in depth the fabulous wines produced in| 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