Alison Chino

Snapshots of Andalucía I first visited Andalucía in September of 2024. I already knew from hiking the Camino that I love Spain. Whenever I arrive in Spain, I immediately want to pull up a chair and stay a while. If I am on a walk in Spain, I can’t pass a vende sign without stopping …

After the delights of Porto and walking the Portuguese Camino, I knew I wanted MORE TIME in Portugal. The next walking adventure I planned in Portugal was the surprisingly perfect Rota Vicentina! In fact I have spent so much time documenting the Rota Vicentina on this blog that I have neglected my city visits to …

Last week Taido read me a news article that stated that it’s rained in the UK every day in 2026.  It was actually a relief to hear that out loud, because I have been wondering what was wrong with me and now I can blame the weather. Then the sun came out on Saturday and …