Roncesvalles and the Witches Wood

The first ‘modern’ European travel guide was written in theĀ 12th century by monks accompanying Pope Calixtus II. It was, of course, the guide to the Camino (French route). So the guide, known as the Codex Calixtinus, became the definitive route – and the route today largely follows the one set …

Camino de Santiago de Compstella

I must admit I’m just a bit excited. I’ve had some time out from this blog and I’ve been thinking about doing a very different kind of travel – something to challenge me and at the same timeĀ giving me space to reflect. Mindful travel requires time to process the experience. …