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Skip to contentHere, I’ve decided to focus on two acclaimed manufacturers of hike boots and shoes – Merrel and Salomon. Which one of these two brands makes the best footwear? Let’s compare them side by side and find an answer to that question.Table of ContentsThere’s nothing quite like hiking. What’s not to like the scents and sounds of mother nature, the fresh mountain air, and the unforgettable views? However, just like most outdoor activities, hiking requires adequate equipment.When shopping for outdoor gear, people often focus on jackets and backpacks. While these are essential, nothing...…Skip to contentHere, I’ve decided to focus on two acclaimed manufacturers of hike boots and shoes – Merrel and Salomon. Which one of these two brands makes the best footwear? Let’s compare them side by side and find an answer to that question.Table of ContentsThere’s nothing quite like hiking. What’s not to like the scents and sounds of mother nature, the fresh mountain air, and the unforgettable views? However, just like most outdoor activities, hiking requires adequate equipment.When shopping for outdoor gear, people often focus on jackets and backpacks. While these are essential, nothing...WW…

Skip to contentScouring the market for the perfect pair of hiking shoes for the Camino de Santiago while staying within budget constraints can sometimes feel like a journey in itself. Perhaps not quite a thousand miles, but quite the odyssey nonetheless. Over time, and after logging thousands of hiking miles, I have developed a sixth sense for recognizing the right shoe – almost being able to determine the hiking shoe’s worthiness for the trails from a mere glance at the shelf.Table of ContentsThe cruel sting of a blister or the gnawing ache of overworked feet can transform an exhilarating...…Skip to contentScouring the market for the perfect pair of hiking shoes for the Camino de Santiago while staying within budget constraints can sometimes feel like a journey in itself. Perhaps not quite a thousand miles, but quite the odyssey nonetheless. Over time, and after logging thousands of hiking miles, I have developed a sixth sense for recognizing the right shoe – almost being able to determine the hiking shoe’s worthiness for the trails from a mere glance at the shelf.Table of ContentsThe cruel sting of a blister or the gnawing ache of overworked feet can transform an exhilarating...WW…

Skip to contentHow fit do I have to be to walk the Camino de Santiago or what kind of training plan do I have to do?  This is one of the questions I am asked most often.Table of ContentsThe answer depends on your Camino plan.How long do you want your Camino to take?Are you walking the whole Camino route?If you have a lot of time, say 40 days or more you don’t need to have good fitness, you can risk getting fit as you walk. This is what most people do. However, this is not a good or advisable strategy for looking after your body, finishing, or reducing the inevitable pain that comes...…Skip to contentHow fit do I have to be to walk the Camino de Santiago or what kind of training plan do I have to do?  This is one of the questions I am asked most often.Table of ContentsThe answer depends on your Camino plan.How long do you want your Camino to take?Are you walking the whole Camino route?If you have a lot of time, say 40 days or more you don’t need to have good fitness, you can risk getting fit as you walk. This is what most people do. However, this is not a good or advisable strategy for looking after your body, finishing, or reducing the inevitable pain that comes...WW…

Skip to contentThe Pilgrimage to Santiago along the Camino de Santiago is a one of a kind experience. While many would love to walk the entire way, it is not always easy to get away from our day-to-day duties and responsibilities for a whole month. So here following on from the post listing the best start points for two weeks on the Camino is the best starting point for one week.Table of ContentsRather than giving up the journey altogether, many pilgrims opt to undertake a shorter one-week version of the Camino.When time is limited, people want to make the most of the experience. Thus, the...…Skip to contentThe Pilgrimage to Santiago along the Camino de Santiago is a one of a kind experience. While many would love to walk the entire way, it is not always easy to get away from our day-to-day duties and responsibilities for a whole month. So here following on from the post listing the best start points for two weeks on the Camino is the best starting point for one week.Table of ContentsRather than giving up the journey altogether, many pilgrims opt to undertake a shorter one-week version of the Camino.When time is limited, people want to make the most of the experience. Thus, the...WW…