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Italy/Croatia – Travel Day
The genesis of this trip was a charity auction at work. A colleague of mine put their home in Northern Italy into the auction and I was fortunate enough to…
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End of the Laugavegur trail
The perils of a late season trip have sprung up in somewhat unexpected ways. While the weather during the day has been amazing (Wind aside,) it has been very cold…
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Hiking to the moon!
Today started easy after last night’s fun, but breakfast was a bust. Packing was quick, and I hit the trail early, enjoying stunning views. I crossed chilly waters, saw alien…
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Hot start and night lights
The Hrafntinnusker hut is heated by geothermal energy, which essentially comes from a volcanic vent. Apparently, once you start it, you can’t turn it off, or you risk losing the…
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And then there was one
In February, three adventurers planned a hiking trip but faced challenges as two dropped out for personal reasons. Despite initial disappointment, one continued solo, battling harsh weather and navigating difficult…
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Approach to Sarria
Thunderstorms are expected today, because of course. I can’t complain though because I had expected miserable weather for yesterday’s ascent. I have two short days heading into Sarria and the…
EMS Travelogue
Long walks, good meals, and honest stories from the road.
Travel stories from city streets, mountain trails, and everywhere in between.
Come with me as I travel slowly, walk a lot, eat well, and write about what happens along the way.