Tag: hiking
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Day hikes in Asturias, Spain
One of the reasons I moved to the region of Asturias in Northern Spain was for its incredible hiking along the coast and mountains. Since moving here, I try to do a route every weekend. Here are some of my favorites day hikes: Routes in Natural Parks Picos de Europa Lagos de Covadonga This is…
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Couchsurfing the Camino de Santiago
They say all paths lead to Santiago de Compostela, one of the five holy cities of the Catholic faith. You can choose the popular Camino Francés or the lesser known Camino Inglés. You can walk through Portugal or even France. I chose the Camino del Norte, which begins around the border of France and Spain,…
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Day hikes around Murcia, Spain
Murcia is an underrated region with some of the most beautiful views I’ve seen in Spain. I recommend visiting for a day hike or longer backpacking trip along the coast. Algezares: La Fuensanta Murcia has 19 natural areas and seven regional parks, including Carrascoy y El Valle. The park is large and has lots of…
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Where to hike around Austin, TX
I’ve been asked a few times about the best hiking spots around Austin. This list is not exhaustive but features some of my favorite places. Outside of Austin Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge Located around 40 miles outside the city, Balcones Canyonlands offers three key hiking areas: the Warbler Vista Unit, Doeskin Ranch and the…
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The mountains are calling…
“The mountains are calling, and I must go.” While visiting Shenandoah National Park, I saw a bumper sticker with the famous quote, “the mountains are calling, and I must go.” It comes from writer and mountaineer, John Muir, who first penned the words in a letter to his sister Sarah. While hiking portions of the…
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail
One of my goals coming to Virginia was to hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail through Shenandoah National Park. The AT begins in Georgia and ends in Maine, crossing 14 states and approximately 2,200 miles. To hike the entire length of the trail takes anywhere between five to seven months. Growing up in Texas,…