Alya

The pretty half of Stingy Nomads, responsible for all our land adventures (hiking, climbing, walking the Camino) and following them write-ups. Alya loves walking since she was a child, she prefers to walk 1000 km with a backpack rather than to do a 10 000 km road trip (actually any road trip). Alya is a big fan of Latin America, the Spanish language, and dancing. Every time we go away she desperately misses our dog Chile.

A typical Galician forest scenery on the Camino Ingles

The Camino Ingles – a 2026 detailed guide

The Camino Ingles is one of the shortest Camino de Santiago routes to the tomb of the Apostle St.James in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The route dates back to the …

A Spanish church with a small fountain and the square in a small town in the south of Spain

Via de la Plata walking stages. Part 1. Seville to Merida

Via de la Plata is a 1000-kilometer route across Spain. It’s one of the most challenging Camino routes. The route is a perfect Camino for those seeking solitude and tranquility. …

Alya walking through the fields with poppies on the Camino de la Plata in Spain

The Via de la Plata – a 2026 guide

The Via de la Plata or the Silver Route is one of the toughest and longest Camino de Santiago routes in Spain. The distance of the route, over 1000 km/621 …

The view of Burgau from the Luz to Salema trail

Praia da Luz to Salema walk, Fishermen’s Trail

The walk from Praia da Luz to Salema is a part of the Fishermen’s Trail. It’s a beautiful route along the coast past some spectacular beaches. The trail can be …

Mountainous scenery on the Camino de Gran Canaria, Spain

Camino de Gran Canaria – a 2026 guide and walking stages

The Camino de Gran Canaria is a beautiful multi-day walking route on the main island of the Canary Archipelago. It’s the only Camino de Santiago route located outside of mainland …

two hikers heading for a steep hill, pole with green and blue fishermen´s trail marker in the picture

Praia da Luz to Lagos hike, Fishermen’s Trail

The hike from Praia da Luz to Lagos is a stunning coastal trail on the cliffs overlooking the ocean between these two beautiful towns in the Algarve, Portugal. The Praia …

Green fields and hills, snow-peak mountains on the background, Camino del Norte, Spain

Camino del Norte walking stages 2026 +PDF

The Camino del Norte is an 865 km/537 mi route across Spain. It crosses four regions: the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia. The scenery on the Camino is fantastic; …

The Camino Primitivo walking stages + PDFs

The Camino Primitivo or the Original Way is a part of the Northern Camino de Santiago network that includes Camino Primitivo, Camino del Norte (the Northern Way), and Camino Ingles …

Camino Frances walking stages 2026 + PDF, GPX

The Camino Frances is a 790 km/490 mi pilgrimage route from St.Jean-Pied-de-Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. It’s the most popular Camino de Santiago route followed by …