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CAMINO DAY 3: Vigo to Pontevedra🥾 Another big day on my Camino adventure! 🇪🇸 Today was hilly, as the route began to curv...
07/11/2024

CAMINO DAY 3: Vigo to Pontevedra

🥾 Another big day on my Camino adventure!

🇪🇸 Today was hilly, as the route began to curve away from the coast and move inland, through woodland and charming Medieval towns.

👀 I also began to see a lot more pilgrims, or Peregrinos as they are known in Spanish, as the Portuguese Central Camino merged with my Coastal Camino route.

📸 The sun came out later in the day and I got some stunning shots of an ancient stone bridge before arriving into the lovely small city of Pontevedra - it was vibrant even in late autumn, so would be buzzing in the summer I imagine!

🏨 Hotel Avenida, Pontevedra

🍴Grab a coffee at Hotel Duarte enroute and head to La Reina del Raxo or Acuna Cafe in Pontevedra on arrival

🗺️ Don’t miss exploring the medieval centre of Pontevedra with all its quaint shops and cute bars, stone plazas and ancient churches


Follow The Camino

From winter wanderlusting to summertime sojourns, first time forays to Balkan bonanzas, here's 10 fantastic Europe itine...
07/11/2024

From winter wanderlusting to summertime sojourns, first time forays to Balkan bonanzas, here's 10 fantastic Europe itineraries...

From winter wanderlusting to summertime sojourns, first time forays to Balkan bonanzas, here's 10 fantastic Europe itineraries.

07/11/2024

Do you have a favourite island in the world?

From quiet coves to wide white gems, there’s also plenty of variety on this Spanish island, and here's my pick of the bu...
06/11/2024

From quiet coves to wide white gems, there’s also plenty of variety on this Spanish island, and here's my pick of the bunch... the 9 best beaches in Mallorca!

From quiet coves to white sandy gems, strap in for the wanderlust ride as I bring you the 9 best beaches in Mallorca, Spain!

10k steps later and my busy but very successful first day at World Travel Market - WTM London is complete!For those not ...
06/11/2024

10k steps later and my busy but very successful first day at World Travel Market - WTM London is complete!

For those not in the know, this is a huge industry event filled with great networking, talks and meetings!

It lasts for 3 days so wish me luck!

Camino content continues after!

05/11/2024

What's the best airline you've travelled with? Why?

Ooooh aaahhh… out in my glad rags! 🤩Had a fantastic time last night at the British Guild of Travel Writers gala award di...
05/11/2024

Ooooh aaahhh… out in my glad rags! 🤩

Had a fantastic time last night at the British Guild of Travel Writers gala award dinner…. Great Gatsby style 💫 🪩

The perfect way to kick off WTM week in London - the biggest industry event of the year!

Granted, Central America is a pretty cheap place to travel.Yet, even in this, one of the most budget-friendly places on ...
05/11/2024

Granted, Central America is a pretty cheap place to travel.

Yet, even in this, one of the most budget-friendly places on earth, there are always ways to spend less and travel more!

Having spent 2 years travelling the length and breadth of this fabulous continent here's my top tips...

My top budget travel tips for Central America are ideal for helping you spend less and travel more in this incredible and diverse continent.

CAMINO DAY 2: Baiona to Vigo🥾 The biggest day of my Camino plan - a whopping 32km! With a bit of rain, some wind, cloud ...
04/11/2024

CAMINO DAY 2: Baiona to Vigo

🥾 The biggest day of my Camino plan - a whopping 32km! With a bit of rain, some wind, cloud and then brilliant sunshine, it was a full 4 season day!

🏖️ Today also had some of the most coastline! I loved the town of Nigrán and views stunning across to the amazing Cies Islands.

🍴 Vigo, where I finished up, is the most populated city in Galicia. The walk through the historic centre at the end of the day was the perfect place to grab some much needed tapas.


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04/11/2024

Thinking of heading back to South America next year. Any recommended highlights?

Boasting 2 coastlines, with stunning beaches and an array of islands, cool highlands, steamy jungles, dazzling cities & ...
04/11/2024

Boasting 2 coastlines, with stunning beaches and an array of islands, cool highlands, steamy jungles, dazzling cities & some UNESCO-listed heritage towns, Malaysia really is quite a traveller treasure trove.

Here's my list of her best bits!

From adventure-seekers to beach-lovers, culture vultures to foodies, this country has it all! Here’s the top 21 things to do in Malaysia...

CAMINO DAY 1: Oia to Baiona🥾 This gentle first day was all along the coast - 5 hours of road and track walking, passing ...
03/11/2024

CAMINO DAY 1: Oia to Baiona

🥾 This gentle first day was all along the coast - 5 hours of road and track walking, passing through small hamlets, where locals would wish you “Buen Camino”

🏰 Baiona is a historic town with a Medieval centre, a coastal fort great for sunset and a connection to Christopher Columbus’ sail to the Americas.

🏨 Pazo de Mendoza - a beautiful historic property with lovely restaurant downstairs. Room 103 has a bath and incredible views over harbour - perfect way to end the day


Follow The Camino

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the West Coast of Australia is my FAVOURITE part of the country to road trip ...
03/11/2024

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the West Coast of Australia is my FAVOURITE part of the country to road trip and that’s a fact! Here's my top itinerary for the drive of a lifetime

After spending almost a year living, working, travelling and exploring this state, here’s my full rundown of the ULTIMATE West Coast Australia road trip to end all road trips!

Showing you how great UK hiking can be, here’s the top 5 Dorset walking routes and all the practical details you need to...
03/11/2024

Showing you how great UK hiking can be, here’s the top 5 Dorset walking routes and all the practical details you need to enjoy them...

Showing you how great UK hiking can be, here’s the top 5 Dorset walking routes and all the practical details you need to enjoy them...

Whether you're travelling to Estonia in the sunny heights of summer, or snowy depths of winter, this complete packing li...
02/11/2024

Whether you're travelling to Estonia in the sunny heights of summer, or snowy depths of winter, this complete packing list has you covered!

Whether you're travelling to Estonia in the sunny heights of summer, or snowy depths of winter, this complete packing list has you covered!

BARBADOS TRAVEL GUIDE 🏝️If you thought Barbados was just for luxury honeymooners and sloppy sun-worshippers, think again...
02/11/2024

BARBADOS TRAVEL GUIDE 🏝️

If you thought Barbados was just for luxury honeymooners and sloppy sun-worshippers, think again!

🇧🇧 This Caribbean island is perfect for independent travellers too!

When to Visit 🗓️
During the shoulder season in October / November for good prices, low crowds and good weather

How to Get There ✈️
Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London Heathrow daily

Where to Stay 🏨
I recommend Savannah Beach Club for sightseeing near Bridgetown and Sugar Cane Hotel & Spa for peaceful vibes near Speightstown

What to Do 🤿 🐢🏄‍♀️
Catamaran cruises, rum tasting tours, horse bathing at Pebbles Beach, hiking and caving adventures, chattel house tours and surf lessons are just some of the incredible activities on offer here

How to Get Around 🚌
It’s easy to get around Barbados using public transport. Yellow buses, blue buses and minivans are easy to hail down around the island. Cheap and fun, I’d just avoid the after-school traffic as they get pretty full!

Best Beaches ☀️
All beaches are public in Barbados, which means anyone can enjoy them. My picks are Brandons, Mullins, and Haywards

Best Places to Eat & Drink 🍹
I enjoyed some amazing meals out and even a veggie-friendly food tour in capital Bridgetown. My favourite spots for food and drinks were Orange Street Grocer, Dis Ole House and Caboose, as well as Oistens on a Friday night, Surfers Bay on a Sunday for live music

Safety 🙋‍♀️
I travelled Barbados as a solo female and found the island incredibly safe and accessible


Visit Barbados

When your Gen Z cousin sends you this message, you know you’re doing something right!
01/11/2024

When your Gen Z cousin sends you this message, you know you’re doing something right!

CELEBRATING MY BIRTHDAY! 🎉 So for the big 4-0, I’ve decided to undertake a challenge I’ve wanted to do forever - the Cam...
31/10/2024

CELEBRATING MY BIRTHDAY! 🎉

So for the big 4-0, I’ve decided to undertake a challenge I’ve wanted to do forever - the Camino de Santiago! 🥾

And thankfully the wonderful folks at Follow The Camino are making it possible! 🤩

I’ve just flown to Santiago from London and then hopped straight on a private transfer they arranged for me, down to the stunning town of Oia ✈️

Staying here at the beautiful Casa Puertos (couldn’t be more delighted with their choice) before starting walking tomorrow morning 🇪🇸

I’ll be sharing all my day by day adventures and top tips on this amazing journey, so stay tuned 👀

Or don’t hesitate to drop any questions you have into the comments too and I’ll do my best to answer them 😊

If you want to learn more about Follow the Camino, check out their website here ➡️ https://followthecamino.com/en/?utm_source=blogt&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=bigworldsmallpockets

💰 DISCOUNT: You can get 10% off any booking with them using the code Steph10

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