One of the most spectacular hikes in the Picos de Europa, winding through dramatic gorges, cliffside paths and mountain tunnels before reaching the picture-perfect village of Caín. Alongside the breathtaking scenery came reflections on healing, growth and the unexpected moments that remind us how far we’ve travelled, both on the trail and within ourselves.
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Hike 1 – Calabres to Poncebos
Hike 1: Arenas de Cabrales – Poncebos – Tielve – Poncebos
Our first day in the Picos de Europa eased us gently into the mountains with rivers of icy blue water, quiet valley trails, butterflies, mountain-top lunches and a refreshing swim beneath towering peaks. A beautiful reminder that sometimes the best adventures begin with taking the slower route and trusting what lies around the next bend.
Picos Des Europa – The arrival
Travel Day
A long travel day from the coast to the mountains, complete with early morning bag repairs, Barcelona traffic, airport coffees and plenty of laughter. As the peaks of the Picos de Europa came into view, so did the excitement for the adventure ahead. A story about travel, family, recalculating ambitious hiking plans and the joy of exploring the mountains with my mum.
The Sacred Ordinary
What will you do with this one wild and precious life? Life asked me this during one of Dr Joe Dispenza’s meditations. I will lean into everything and feel every texture, every emotion, every piece of nature. I won’t leave a rock unturned until I understand what is there to discover, what is there to…
Taking on Bodrum. Off-road.
An off-road adventure through the outskirts of Bodrum. A first for me.
Picking My Castle – Sintra
I had seen Sintra on Instagram. I had seen Pena Palace more specifically and I had my sights set on going to this colourful castle set high above the trees. What I never knew is that yes, while Pena Palace is a sight to see, the rest of Sintra is equally entrancing, equally beautiful. Serra…
A grandfather’s Port
One of my most memorable encounters on our trip through Porto, was a truly beautiful one with Hugo, our tour guide’s grandparents, Ana and Manuel. I am going to back up a little to give some details. Jamie, my younger sister, had spent all night the night before stressing about finding the perfect and most…
The beginners guide to Portugal by Van
Waking up like this has been a dream for me for a while. Parking a van in a hard to reach place, opening up the doors and having your morning coffee in a new spot every day. It became something I had to do. And so, I write this article to assist you, if you,…
Lisbon: My guide to my favourite food, wine & activities
Every time I travel to a place I get lots of requests for a guide to that city/place and so I have decided that I will try my best to create a sort of travellers tip article with a “tash style”. So, just so you know, when I travel, I do very little research…
Lisbon! The Luxurious Beginning
Day 1 of my holiday and I already feel like a brand new woman. I arrived at my hotel in the evening yesterday, with a long day of travel behind me. A couple of months earlier, I had decided to spoil myself to a luxury hotel; coerced by the delicious looking breakfast, the extra large…
my grateful plate 