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12 Tips For Driving Iceland's Ring Road With Babies, Toddlers, And Children

by Drew Robinson September 30, 2018 1

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12 Tips For Driving Iceland’s Ring Road With Babies, Toddlers, And Children

With waterfalls, volcanos, black sand beaches, glaciers, and hot springs, Iceland is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Some travelers might hesitate at the thought of bringing their babies, toddlers, or children along for a trip with such seemingly demanding outdoor activities, but Iceland is actually an incredible place to visit with kids. We toured around Iceland for two weeks with an infant, and in this post, I’m going to share 12 helpful tips for parents looking to follow in our footsteps.

8 Reasons You Should Pre-Book Your Camino Pilgrimage

by Drew Robinson September 29, 2018 8

Camino de Santiago Travel Lists and Advice

8 Reasons You Should Pre-Book Your Camino Pilgrimage Accommodations

The Camino pilgrimage is more popular than ever, with 301,036 pilgrims making their way to Santiago in 2017! This huge influx of pilgrims has made it a challenge to secure beds and sleep comfortably. In this post, I’ll cover 8 reasons why you should skip the ‘bed rush’ and pre-book your Camino de Santiago pilgrimage experience.

A Post-Camino Day Trip To Finisterre And Muxia

by Drew Robinson September 11, 2018 6

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A Post-Camino Day Trip To Finisterre And Muxia

Julia, Owen, and I weren’t quite ready to stop walking after completing the Camino Portuguese, but didn’t have the time to spend three more days on the trail. We decided to take a day trip to Finisterre and Muxia instead. This turned out to be a phenomenal day trip and the perfect ending to our Camino Portuguese adventure.

Camino Portuguese Day 10: Padron to Santiago de Compostela

by Drew Robinson September 8, 2018 13

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Camino Portuguese Day 10: Padron to Santiago de Compostela

On our tenth and final day of the Camino Portuguese, we hiked 16 miles from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela. It was a day filled with excitement and intense emotion as our Camino adventure came to a close. The pilgrimage experience is truly unlike any other, and it was a lot of fun to be able to share it with my wife and son this time around.

by Drew Robinson September 7, 2018 0

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Camino Portuguese Day 9: Caldas de Reis to Padron

On our ninth day of the Camino Portuguese we walked 12 miles from Caldas de Reis to Padron. The day started out with a very pleasant stretch of walking on a dirt path before veering off to a few side roads on the way into Padrón. This would be our final night on the Camino Portuguese before The Way would take us to Santiago de Compostela.

Camino Portuguese Day 8: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis

by Drew Robinson September 6, 2018 2

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Camino Portuguese Day 8: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis

Leaving the city of Pontevedra behind, we hiked 14 miles on our eighth day of the Camino Portuguese. Most of this stage takes place on asphalt and cobblestone, but there were a few natural pathways mixed in to keep our legs from feeling too beat up. As we approached Caldas de Reis, we walked alongside a little farm where Owen got to befriend a horse and a few sheep.

Camino Portuguese Day 7: Redondela to Pontevedra

by Drew Robinson August 28, 2018 0

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Camino Portuguese Day 7: Redondela to Pontevedra

On the seventh day of our Camino Portuguese pilgrimage, we covered 13 miles between Redondela and Pontevedra. This day started out along the Ría Vigo with some amazing views of the Rande Bridge off in the foggy distance. We then completed two seperate climbs totaling more than 1400 ft, with a stop in the beautiful city of Arcade in between. Our day finished at an albergue on the outskirts of Pontevedra, where we got to watch Spain take on Portugal in the group stages of the World Cup!

Camino Portuguese Day 5: Rubiãs to Tui - From Portugal to Spain

by Drew Robinson August 14, 2018 0

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Camino Portuguese Day 5: Rubiãs to Tui – From Portugal to Spain

The fifth stage of the Camino Portuguese takes pilgrims from Rubiãs to Tui. This is a very special day, as it includes the border crossing from Portugal into Spain over the Río Miño. Leaving Rubiãs, the first half of this stage is on natural pathways and dirt roads surrounded by woodlands and farms. The second half covers sidewalks and asphalt as pilgrims approach the large cities of Valença and Tui.

Camino Portuguese Video: Highlights From Our Family Journey On The Way

by Drew Robinson August 2, 2018 2

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Camino Portuguese Video: Highlights From Our Family Journey On The Way

In 2012, I completed the Camino Frances and put together a documentary called “A Journey of the Mind”. That video has since been viewed a few hundred thousand times. I returned to the Camino this summer with my wife and son to walk the Camino Portuguese. On our way, we met some incredible people and made memories that will last a lifetime. I will be putting together a full length video for our Camino Portuguese adventure soon. Until then, here are the highlights from our journey along The Way.

Camino Portuguese Day 4: Ponte de Lima to Rubiaes

by Drew Robinson July 31, 2018 2

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Camino Portuguese Day 4: Ponte de Lima to Rubiães

The fourth stage on the Camino Portuguese takes pilgrims from Ponte de Lima to Rubiães on 13 miles of mixed asphalt and natural paths. This stage brings pilgrims to the highest point on the entire route, the 1338ft Alto da Portela Grande. The trail to and from Alto da Portela includes some of the harshest terrain on the Camino Portuguese, with ruts and rocks adorning a beautiful path of single track through the woods.