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Tag Archives: day hikes
Last Day on the Camino
The last day of our camino came too quickly. Still in Northern Spain, we had a lovely walk from Torres del Rio to Logroño, about 23k or 13.9 miles. Once again, we had wonderful scenery, a well groomed trail with … Continue reading
Posted in Spain, Travel
Tagged Camino de Santiago, Camino Francés, day hikes, La Rioja, Logroño, Spain, Walks
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Challenges on the Camino
Buena Vista The Camino is full of beauty, but there are several challenges, too. The biggest challenge—one that we didn’t have to face, is walking daily for around 40 days. I can’t tell you how that feels because we chose … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, Spain, Travel
Tagged Camino, Camino de Santiago, Camino Francés, Camino Tips, day hikes, Hiking, La Rioja, Navarre, Spain, Travel Tips
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Hiking the Val Gardena
Most Americans who travel to Italy don’t think about hiking here, but they should. Italy has more than 30 National Parks and even more regional parks — all with miles of hiking trails. Each time we visit this amazing country, … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Alto Adige, day hikes, Dolomites, Hiking, Santa Cristina, Val Gardena
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Lucca Side Trips
Most towns in Italy are conveniently connected by an efficient rail or bus system, which makes it easy to select a base town for your visit. We chose to stay in Lucca because it has a wide variety of both … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Tuscany
Tagged Carrara Marble Caves, day hikes, Lucca, Montecatini Terme, Pietrasanta, Travel Tips
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Hiking Near the Cinque Terre
On the Ligurian Coast between Genoa and Pisa there are many scenic towns and villages. But the most popular destination seems to be the Cinque Terre—five picturesque hill towns that are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park. These … Continue reading
September in the Aosta Valley
For this trip to Italy, we decided to visit Aosta Valley—the smallest of Italy’s twenty regions. This beautiful valley, in the northwest corner of Italy is bordered by the French & Swiss Alps in the north and the scenic Gran … Continue reading
Back to Bella Italia
Aosta Cathedral I’ve taken a bit of a break from writing while enjoying a lovely summer in the Pacific Northwest of America. But finally, we are traveling again and exploring new regions of Italy. Our first stop is the Valle d’Aosta, … Continue reading
A New Trail in Sonoma
Sonoma, California—one of my favorite small towns—is just one hour northeast of San Francisco. Located in the wine country, near its famous neighbor, Napa, low-key Sonoma is a popular destination for wine aficionados and city folks looking for a weekend … Continue reading
Posted in California, Travel, US Travel
Tagged day hikes, Montini Ranch Trail, Overlook Trail, Sonoma
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Reason Six: Day Hikes in Italy
How do you enjoy all of that gelato and not gain weight? It’s easy—spend some time hiking or walking the scenic trails in Italy. There are several dramatic mountain ranges to choose from—the Alps and Dolomites in the north, the Apennines … Continue reading
Posted in Abruzzo, Amalfi Coast, Italy, Sardinia, Travel, Tuscany, Umbria
Tagged day hikes, NaBloPoMo
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Around Mont Blanc
Although the Matterhorn is the most famous peak in Switzerland, we were closer to Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. This majestic peak is 4,810 meters (15,781 ft.) above sea level in the Graian Alps that border both … Continue reading
Posted in France, Hiking, Travel
Tagged Bionnassay Glacier, day hikes, Les Houches, Mont Blanc
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