The sound of the group was much quieter and there were only jokes at night around the campfire. I personally started to enjoy walking by myself in silence. I started to appreciate the sound of the warm summer wind, I never realized that the wind sounds different in the cold of winter. The tweeting of the birds would guide me on each step. I loved how nature was whispering into my ears.

Gothic cathedrals such as this were built with the purpose of trying to reach God and to let the light of God embody your soul. This temple achieves this beautifully. Inside, you will find a very elegant and slender cathedral illuminated by the sunlight coming through stained-glass windows. It is almost mystical.

The Camino de Santiago is above all, a personal experience. No matter if you walk with your friends or with your partner, the rhythms of walking are different and there will be many miles where you bounce along with your thoughts. The Camino will change you for life. Do it for whatever reason inspires you, religious, spiritual, tourist, sports…regardless of how and why you start it, you will end it as a different person.

A tapa in the rest of the world is a small bite. That is what it is, although here those bites are culinary delights. Normally served over a piece of bread, you can find toppings of crab salad, cod fish, sirloin, blood sausage, mushrooms, you name it.

This 5-star hotel was founded in 1881 and was fully restored in 2007. It is the second-oldest, still-standing hotel in Spain and is still run by the Moreno family. In fact, it is easy to find the actual owner, Mr. Rafael Moreno, talking with guests at the lobby.

Now is the moment when Jake will feel a cold shiver in his spine. He will hear a runner saying “did you see the guy who was gored? He really looked bad, I bet he will not even make it to the hospital.”   Another  runner will answer “I heard he has died.”

A stranger suddenly grabbed my hand and said “walk me home.” It was not just those three words, it was how she said them. There was both fear and relief, all in those three words.

Pamplona might be best known for its annual Festival of San Fermin and its tradition of the Running of the Bulls, but the architecture holds a strong place in the heart of its citizens and its visitors alike. This beautiful baroque building was constructed in the 1600s in order to replace our old city hall. Its location was not a coincidence. Back then, this square was the exact center of the city.

Ok, let’s face it, when you think about Pamplona, the first thing that comes to mind is the non-stop party that we have between July 6th and finishing July 14th. But your second thought should be: how on earth do you run with the bulls? Here are 11 tips to try to make the best of it and be safe(-ish) as well.