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Travel with Children to La Palma, Spain, Canary Islands

Just off northwestern Africa lies La Palma, one of Spain’s beautiful Canary Islands. This volcanic island, with its black sand beaches, forests, and natural beauty is one destination that I hope to return to soon with my family. Our May trip to La Palma was a blend of trail racing, business, and family time. The …

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The Best Women’s Backpack for the Camino de Santiago

If you’re looking for the best women’s backpack for the Camino de Santiago, keep reading here. I’ll tell you about my absolutely favorite pack… which I’ve used on three long distance hiking routes, on short hiking adventures, and on many international travel and backpack trips. My Camino de Santiago Hiking Adventure In 2012, my husband …

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The Way: Can You Walk the Camino de Santiago with Children?

In 2012, I walked “The Way” of St. James, also known as the Camino de Santiago, to Santiago de Compostella with my four children, then ages 2, 5, 7, and 9.  The movie “The Way” with Martin Sheen had just come out.  Once I watched the movie, by the time the credits rolled, I immediately …

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Walking the Way with Kids: Camino de Santiago

Walking the Way with Kids: Camino de Santiago If you’re thinking or dreaming about walking The Way with Kids – Camino de Santiago, you’ve got to do it! Walking the Way with Kids – Camino de Santiago is not only a life changing experience, it tops my life list as one of the best hiking …

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