Author: Brandon Grenier
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Copenhagen on a Budget: How to Visit for Under $150/Day
In this post I go over the free and budget-friendly activities to do in Copenhagen, and how to keep trip expenses low.
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Budget Travel Guide to San Sebastián, Spain
This complete guide covers free activities, affordable eats, and practical tips for exploring Spain’s Basque Country without overspending.
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Camino del Norte: Day 21 – Gijón to Avilés
This day of hiking passes through some semi-industrial areas outside of Gijón with two steep, sustained hill climbs on the way to Avilés.
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Camino del Norte: Day 20 – Barzana to Gijón
This long day of hiking starts just outside Villaviciosa in a small, rural town and finishes in Gijón, the largest city in Asturias.
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Camino del Norte: Day 19 – La Isla to Barzana
This day on the Camino del Norte crosses a few beaches before heading back to the main route before heading inland.
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Camino del Norte: Day 18 – San Esteban de Leces to La Isla
This short day of hiking mostly follows the coast of Asturias and passes by multiple pristine beaches before heading back inlandpr
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Camino del Norte: Day 17 – Llanes to San Esteban de Leces
This section of the Camino del Norte follows along the Asturian coast, weaving between gravel trails, beach coves, and paved country roads.
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Camino del Norte: Day 16 – La Franca to Llanes
This section of the Camino del Norte mostly follows coastal gravel trails with the Picos de Europa mountains on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.
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Camino del Norte: Day 15 – San Vicente de la Barquera to La Franca
This mostly inland section of the Camino del Norte starts in Cantabria and crossing the regional border into Asturias.
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Camino del Norte: Day 14 – Santillana del Mar to Comillas
This mostly inland section of the Camino del Norte extends from the medieval town of Santillana del Mar to the ocean side town of Comillas.
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Camino del Norte: Day 13 – Santander to Santillana del Mar
This mostly urban section of the Camino starts in the city of Santander and ends in the historic medieval town of Santillana del Mar.
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Camino del Norte: Day 12 – Güemes to Santander
This route follows roads from the rural town of Güemes continues along the coast, and ends in the capital city of Cantabria, Santander.
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Camino del Norte: Day 11 – Laredo to Güemes
This long day starts with a walk across the city of Laredo, a ferry ride over to Santoña, and several miles of paved roads.
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Camino del Norte: Day 10 – Oriñón to Laredo
The steep cliffs between Oriñón and Laredo feature views of the Bay of Biscay on one side, and the rolling Cantabrian mountains on the other.
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Camino del Norte: Day 9 – Pobeña to Oriñón
The hike from Pobeña to Oriñón mostly follows the coast, and features several climbs and descents, but the ocean views make it all worthwhile.
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Camino del Norte: Day 8 – Portugalete to Pobeña
This Camino stage starts in Bilbao and follows the coast to a beach town just before the border between the Basque Country and Cantabria.
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Camino del Norte: Rest Day in Bilbao
Stories and photos of some of the main attractions from around Bilbao, the largeste city on the Camino del Norte
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Camino del Norte: Day 7 – Eskerrika to Bilbao
This day of hiking starts outside the small town Eskerrika, and ends in Bilbao, the largest city along the entire Camino del Norte.
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Camino del Norte: Day 6 – Olabe to Eskerrika
This section of the Camino traverses the quaint, rolling landscape between two smaller towns on either side of the historic town of Guernica
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Camino del Norte: Day 5 – Markina to Olabe
One of the first fully inland days of the Camino del Norte, this route weaves through farm land, rolling hills and a few small villages.
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Camino del Norte: Day 4 – Deba to Markina
This stage veers inland away from the coast, passing through small mountain villages, with beautiful views of the rural Basque countryside.
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Camino del Norte: Day 3 – Zarautz to Deba
Connecting several coastal towns, and the geological wonder of the “flysch” rock formations, this route makes for an unforgettable day of hiking.
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Camino del Norte: Day 2 – San Sebastián to Zarautz
Pictures and notes from day 2 of my Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, hiking from San Sebastián to the coastal town of Zarautz.
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Camino del Norte: Day 1 – Irun to San Sebastián
My first day, in pictures, on the Camino del Norte route of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across Northern Spain.
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Best Footwear for the Camino de Santiago
In this post I go over the reasons why people might choose each type of footwear, and provide a couple of options for different shoes, boots and sandals for both men and women.
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7 Books to Inspire Your Camino de Santiago
With a mix of fiction and non-fiction, any book from this list would make an excellent place to start to get you inspired for your own pilgrimage.
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First Days in Spain for the Camino de Santiago
How to spend your first days in Spain on the Camino de Santiago, from getting last-minute gear to picking up a SIM card and more.
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Best Backpacks for Hiking the Camino de Santiago
A gear review of some of my top choices for backpacks to hike the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across northern Spain.
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Choosing a Backpack for the Camino de Santiago
In this post, I cover everything you need to know about choosing a pack, ranging from weight and size recommendations, brands and important features.
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Best Cameras to Capture your Camino de Santiago
A list of the best cameras and gear to bring along on your Camino de Santiago to help capture memories to last a lifetime
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Practical Spanish Vocab for Hiking the Camino de Santiago
In this article, I give you a curated selection of essential Spanish vocabulary tailored explicitly for hikers on the Camino de Santiago
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Best Airports for Each Camino de Santiago Route
This article covers everything you need to know about the best and the cheapest airports to fly into for popular Camino de Santiago routes.
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The Camino de Santiago as Training for the AT, PCT or CDT
The Camino offers an introductory experience to thru-hiking without the need to carry your own kit. Overall it’s a safe way to try out long distance hiking without committing months of your time.
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Solo Travel on the Camino de Santiago: A Comprehensive Guide for Going it Alone
This guide covers aspects of hiking the Camino on your own from safety, sleeping arrangements, packing, socializing and much more.
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Eight Types of People You’ll Meet Hiking the Camino de Santiago
In this article I discuss the most common types of people you’ll meet out on the Camino de Santiago.
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Volunteering on a German Farm Using Workaway.info
Whether you’re interested in traveling on a tight budget or perhaps just getting to know the less traveled parts of a country, Workaway is a great way to travel.
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Planning a Budget for Your Camino de Santiago Trip
In this article I dive into some of the major expenses you’ll have to budget for and some cost ranges for how much to expect to spend each day.
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Basics of hiking the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage
The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage that traverses Spain, arriving at the final resting place of the apostle Saint James, in Santiago de Compostela. It has grown in popularity in recent years, though people have been making this pilgrimage in one form or another for over a thousand years.
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How to Earn Money While You Travel
In this piece I go over a few of the most common ways that people fund their travels and minimize expenses to keep traveling as long as possible
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Building a Routine for Finding the Best Deals on Flights
In this article I’ll be breaking down my thought process when choosing flights as well as how to find great deals, whatever your budget may look like.
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Learning a Language to Enhance Your Travel Experience
For many Americans language learning seems impossible. The truth is that learning a language is just like developing any other skill.
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About the Writer
Brandon is a photographer and travel writer based in Michigan. After graduating with a degree in linguistics he spent four years living and working in Spain, traveling Europe on a shoestring budget.