Europe
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Camino Primitivo – the most beautiful and the most forgotten Camino de Santiago
Camino Primitivo is one of the variants of the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route to the tomb of St. James located in Santiago de Compostela in Spain. It is, together with Rome and Jerusalem, one of the three greatest destinations for Catholic pilgrimages. Although the Way of St. James is a religious pilgrimage by origin, it is a Way for everyone, regardless of faith or religion. More about the Camino de Santiago and its different variants, a list of things on the Camino and how to prepare for it in this post. Choosing a route – Camino Frances, Camino del Norte or maybe Camino Primitivo? There are many trails…
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Peloponnese, a journey through the ancient Greece
I flew to Greece from Malta, as part of a several-month spontaneous Eurotrip in 2020. Greece is a country incredibly rich culturally, historically, gastronomically and geographically. It was here that European civilization began. Most traces of ancient cities in mainland Greece can be found on the Peloponnese peninsula. Below is a description of the most important monuments in the Peloponnese in Greece. Corinth Canal The journey through the Peloponnese begins with crossing the Corinthian Canal. It was built in 1893, although the first plans were made in the VI century BC. , and its construction was to begin in the first century during the time of the Roman emperor Nero.…
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TMB – Tour du Mont Blanc – route, description, campings
Tour de Mont Blanc (TMB) is a trekking around the Mont Blanc massif. The route leads through 3 countries – Italy, France and Switzerland, is about 170 kilometers long, and the sum of elevations reaches 10,000m. Trekking can start at any point and do it clockwise or counterclockwise. I went to TMB together with Agata, a companion for mountain trips. We decided to go this more classic way, i.e. counterclockwise. We went trekking at the beginning of August 2020. For me it was a continuation of the journey between the trip to the Dolomites and the Camino de Santiago. However, when going into the middle of summer, you need to…
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Iceland – what to see in south-west Iceland, Golden Circle
Iceland is associated with the land of ice and fire. It is an island in the Atlantic Ocean known for its volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls and mostly unpopulated areas. It enchants with its prisy nature. Iceland – when to go? There are many places worth visiting if you are going to South-West Iceland. To get around Iceland, it is best to choose a car,especially in the off-season which falls on May-September. The sheer joy of traversing the island and admiring the views from the vehicle window. I went to Iceland at the beginning of November for a week of time. I think it’s the perfect amount of time to explore this…