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Embrace Your Inner Adventurer: 10 Dazzling Destinations for Solo Female Travel!
Hey there, fearless wanderers and solo travel enthusiasts! If you're seeking to ignite your sense of adventure, pack your bags...
Casey Smith
Aug 15, 20233 min read


Solo Adventures: Embracing the Joy of Traveling Alone
Picture this: you, a backpack, and a world full of endless possibilities.... 
Casey Smith
Aug 7, 20233 min read


Exploring the Great Outdoors: Travel to National Parks in the Summer
Summertime is the perfect opportunity to pack up your car, gather your family and friends, and head to some of the most beautiful...
Casey Smith
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 20: Reliegos
The Elvis Bar Walking in the Meseta has its challenges, but it is also uniquely beautiful. The challenges are obvious; it is hot, there...
Casey Smith
Nov 4, 20213 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 19: Calzadilla de Los Hermanillos
Blister Religion I woke up this morning and said bye to my Camino family as they took off around 7AM. Today is a long 17.5 mile day. I...
Casey Smith
Oct 8, 20212 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 18: Terradillos de los Templarios
Let it Go! This morning I woke up determined to walk. I felt rested and ready for what lay ahead of me. Today I have 16.5 miles to make...
Casey Smith
Oct 8, 20211 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 17: Carrion de los Condos
Fast-forward! Well today will go down as one of the hardest, if not THE hardest day on the Camino for me. I woke up in excruciating pain....
Casey Smith
Oct 7, 20212 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 16: Boadilla del Camino
View from the top! Today was 17.6 miles and was pretty challenging. The damage to my feet and the blisters are becoming a bit more...
Casey Smith
Oct 2, 20211 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 15: Hontanas
It’s a mirage! Today was the first day in the meseta. Many say that this is the mental portion of the Camino. Most days are filled with...
Casey Smith
Sep 29, 20212 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 14: Burgos
We made it to another big city! Many times when I think about the distance of the Camino de Santiago, I measure my progress by big...
Casey Smith
Sep 29, 20211 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 13: San Juan de Ortega
High climbs and great views! This morning was an early start as my camino family and I rolled out of our Albergue at 7:00 AM ready to hit...
Casey Smith
Sep 25, 20212 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 12: Belorado
Rolling Hills and Sunflower Fields! I had a gorgeous walk today; about 14 miles through rolling hills and sunflower fields. Of course...
Casey Smith
Sep 24, 20210 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 11: Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Pressing on! With two 17+ mile days under my belt, today’s 13 felt like a breeze. I feel uniquely blessed that I have a solid group of...
Casey Smith
Sep 24, 20210 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 10: Najera
Step by step! Today was another 17+ mile day and wow am I feeling it. It was a hard day but extremely rewarding. We trekked through...
Casey Smith
Sep 22, 20210 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 9: Logroño
Wine festival!! Well our first 17+ mile day is in the books. I woke up early this morning and hit the road around 7AM. I knew it was...
Casey Smith
Sep 21, 20210 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 8: Los Arcos
Two words … wine fountain! Remember the other day when I said the cats were pushing me forward? Well now it’s the wine. Today may have...
Casey Smith
Sep 20, 20210 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 7: Estella
One step at a time Today’s walk from Puenta la Reina to Estella was gorgeous! Waking up this morning I couldn’t quite figure out where I...
Casey Smith
Sep 19, 20210 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 6: Puenta la Reina
Rain, rain go away! Leaving Pamplona this morning was gorgeous. The streets were quiet, a light rain was drizzling and my walking...
Casey Smith
Sep 18, 20210 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 5: Pamplona!
I made it to Pamplona!! Today was a great day! I walked a little less than 14 miles from Zubiri to Pamplona. Work woke me up early this...
Casey Smith
Sep 17, 20212 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 4: Zubiri
The cats kept me going!!! Today was a serious challenge. I clocked 15.9 mile of brutal hills from Roncesvalles to Zubiri. Everyone told...
Casey Smith
Sep 16, 20212 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 3: Roncesvalles
I crossed the Pyrenees!! Today was a hard day! The hike was 13.2 miles, and over 2,200 feet in elevation gain. Then we had about a 1000...
Casey Smith
Sep 15, 20210 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 2: Orisson, France
HOLY HILLS BATMAN! Well I knew that the first day was one of the most intense climbs but man I should have trained more. (Laughs...
Casey Smith
Sep 14, 20210 min read


Camino de Santiago Day 1: St. Jean Pied de Port
Today was a grueling day of travel. First, I flew from Tampa to Chicago, then to Paris and on to Biaritz, France. From there, I shared a...
Casey Smith
Sep 13, 20212 min read


These are 10 of my favorite things ...
Our itineraries are "roadmaps" to adventure; packed full of tips and tricks that take you off the beaten path. I have spent over a decade...
Casey Smith
Jul 24, 20216 min read


What is a Peregrina?
Peregrina, Spanish for Pilgrim, is defined as someone who journeys through life. This term has become increasingly important to me...
Casey Smith
Jun 8, 20213 min read
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