One of Spain’s most beautiful villages is Mogrovejo. Find it nestled at the foothills of the Cantabrian Mountains in the enchanting Liébana Valley. While there is little to see in the actual village itself, the| Packing up the Pieces
Riaño is a unique village in the Castilla & León region of Spain. It is famous for its huge reservoir and which is found within the Parque Regional Montaña de Riaño y Mampodre. The village| Packing up the Pieces
The Picos de Europa is one of Spain’s most beautiful National Parks. Tucked away in Northern Spain, this natural paradise is home to jagged limestone cliffs, numerous hiking trails, small authentic villages, and is filled| Packing up the Pieces
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
Travel. Make the Most of Life's Grand Adventure Thanks so much for swinging by Packing up the Pieces, a travel blog that is focused on traveling slower, deeper, and with the intention to re-awaken the| Packing up the Pieces
After I completed the Camino Lebaniego, I continued along the Camino Vadiniense to rejoin the Camino Frances. This is a beautiful and untouched Camino with many challenges. The Camino Vadiniense skirts along the foothills of| 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
While backpacking through Ecuador, you will hear travelers talking about the popular multi-day trek filled with beauty and culture, the Quilotoa Loop. The Laguna de Quilotoa is a striking crater lake found in Ecuador's Cotopaxi| Packing up the Pieces
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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
There's a chance you may have never even heard of the incredible Picos de Europa National Park in Spain. Perfectly nestled in the middle of the scenic north coast of Spain, these rugged and diverse| Packing up the Pieces
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Spain? The short answer is yes! If you are an American citizen, you should definitely have an International Driving Permit to drive or rent a car in| 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
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
Haro La Rioja allows visitors to visit some of Spain's top wine producers and savor the beauty of a small hilltop village. The village of Haro is officially named the capital of the La Rioja| Packing up the Pieces
Hidden on the slopes of Peña Aguada there is a special hike that leads to all that remains of the San Prudencio Monastery (Monasterio de San Prudencio). This rugged trail is found in the heart| Packing up the Pieces
One of the most special villages we visited on our adventure through the La Rioja region of Spain was Arnedillo. Although small, this tiny village nestled in the mountains is picturesque and is included in| Packing up the Pieces
A hidden gem in the La Rioja region is the Termas de Arnedillo (Pozas de Arnedillo). These natural hot springs are found next to the Rio Cidacos in the tiny hamlet of Arnedillo, which is| 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
Do you ever travel to a place that you know nothing about, go in with little expectations, and then are just completely blown away by it? That was me visiting Vitoria-Gasteiz, the contemporary and let's| Packing up the Pieces
Galicia may be one of the most underrated regions in Spain. This lush region in Spain is rich in culture with a tribal Celtic past, was included as part of the Roman Empire, and today| 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
