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 bright yellow arrow and shell on a blue tile

Camino de Santiago resources – easy to find and navigate

In the last 7 years, Camino de Santiago has become a part of our life. We have walked many different routes and written a lot of content dedicated to the …

One of the streets of St.Jean Pied de Port, Camino Frances

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, how to get there in 2026?

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (SJPDP) is the starting point of the Camino Frances, the most popular Camino de Santiago route. Thousands of people arrive every year in the small town of St.Jean-Pied-de-Port in …

A wooden walkway along the coast with colorful planks

Portuguese Camino – 4 routes in 1 walk (Litoral, Coastal, Central, Spiritual)

The Portuguese Camino de Santiago has several route options in the part between Porto and Santiago de Compostela. Many people have asked me about the best way to combine the …

A metal pole with a yellow arrow and shell on the Coastal Route by the sea

The Coastal vs Central Route of the Portuguese Camino

The Portuguese Camino from Porto has 2 main routes: Central and Coastal. The Central Route and the Coastal Route are very different trails. They split at Se Cathedral in Porto …

The Fortress of Tui and the Cathedral, Spain

The Portuguese Camino from Tui – a 2026 guide

Tui is a Spanish town on the Central Route of the Portuguese Camino, one of the most popular Camino de Santiago routes. It’s situated 117 km/72.7 mi from Santiago de …

Rugged coastline with green hills and a couple of houses in Galicia, Spain

The Litoral Way vs Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino

The Portuguese Camino from Porto has two routes that go along the sea; the Coastal Route and the Litoral Way (Senda Litoral). Both routes are similar and often follow the …

A wooden boardwalk towards the sea surrounded by the beach

The Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino – a 2026 guide

The Coastal Route is one of the trails of the Portuguese Camino from Porto. The total distance of the route is 274 km/170 mi. It starts in Porto and goes …

The 3 routes of the Portuguese Camino out of Porto

The Portuguese Camino from Porto has different routes; the Central, the Coastal Route, and the Litoral Way. All routes start at Se Cathedral in Porto. All three routes merge in …

Hiking shoes, Hiking Boots and Trail runners used on the Camino de Santiago

Best shoes for Walking the Camino de Santiago 2026

The right shoes is very important to successfully walk the Camino de Santiago. Walking in the wrong shoes can result in terrible blisters, tired feet, and other injuries that can …