• Andechs Another Way: A Pilgrim’s Progress on a Path Less Traveled

    I have hiked the popular route from Herrsching to Andechs Abbey many times, and it’s a very pleasant beer hike. This time, though, I wanted some variety – a different…

    Andechs another way

    Day Hiking in the Soller Valley

    During my time on Mallorca I often heard Soller talked about as the hiking capital of the island.  During a…

    The Old Postman’s Route

    As a part of my time on Mallorca, I was blessed to have a visit from my wife.  She is…

    Chasing Personal Heritage

    I spent several days chasing my personal heritage during a visit to Germany.  Robbie Robertson, singer and guitarist for The…

    Epic Selfie

    Around the World in 360° Degrees – 3 Year Epic Selfie by Alex Chacon Creative (and patient) use of a…

    15 Crazy Things in Nature You Won’t Believe Actually Exist

    naturepictures.info compiles interesting collections of images from nature that show just how wild and beautiful our world is.  This collection…

    Spanish Bites

    A screaming man shakes his wild, curly hair slinging beads of sweat in every direction. He gives another man an…

    A Multi-day Trek in the Serra Tramuntana

    I love the idea of long-range hiking routes. Typically arranged to support multi-day itineraries, these kinds of routes let you…

    C(be)erveza – beer culture in Spain

    Although I like to combine my hiking trips with exploration of local beer culture, I didn’t expect to be doing…

    Urban Walking in Asturias

    Oviedo has the feel, history, and all of the trappings of the graceful European city that it is. Plentiful pedestrian…

    Cafe Hands

    “Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but it is your hands that really define you!” … Prasanna Ellanti…

    More Cow Bell

    I have to say that I was caught off-guard by the dramatic landscapes and rugged mountain valleys I encountered in…

    Hiking Around Segovia

    Segovia and the surrounding area turned out to be great for walking and hiking.  In addition to the walking in…