Guides
Notes, mistakes and answers from the trail since 2016. Everything has been walked, worn and weighed before it gets recommended.
Planning
I brought my laptop on the Camino de Santiago. Here is how working a few hours a day on a pilgrimage actually feels, and whether you should try it.
Mindset
Many pilgrims mark the Camino with a tattoo. Here is inspiration for your Camino tattoo, a real pilgrim's story and a lesson I learned the hard way.
Planning
Yes, you can cycle the Camino de Santiago. Here is what to expect from the terrain, the daily distances and how to prepare your bike and body.
Mindset
A hiker's reading list for the Camino de Santiago: guidebooks, memoirs and pilgrimage classics worth reading before you lace up your boots.
Routes
The Way of St James is the old name for the Camino de Santiago. Here is the history: Saint James, the scallop shell, the medieval pilgrims and the revival.
Routes
The Camino de Santiago is not one trail but a whole network of pilgrim routes. Here is how it works and how to choose the right Camino for you.
Planning
The Camino Francés is around 770-775 km and takes 25-35 days to walk. See the stages, their distances and what the terrain is really like.
Mindset
Can you walk the Camino alone? Yes, and it can be liberating. Honest experience from several solo Caminos, plus advice on safety and choosing a route.
Planning
Food on the Camino is cheap. I spent around 12-20 euros per day eating well. See a real daily food budget, pilgrim menu advice and cafe Spanish.
Denmark
Guide to Camønoen, Denmark's friendliest walking route. Around 175 km in 12 stages across Møn, Bogø and Nyord, with Møns Klint, stages and my best advice.
Denmark
Overview of Danish Camino routes and walking trails. From true pilgrim ways like Hærvejen to Camino-inspired trails and beautiful day hikes across Denmark.
Denmark
Guide to Hærvejen, the ancient road through Jutland in Denmark. Around 275 to 290 km from Viborg to the German border, with stages, history and my advice.
Denmark
Guide to Vesterhavscaminoen, a Danish pilgrim route along the North Sea coast of Jutland. History, landscape, stages and my advice for walking by the sea.
Denmark
From the Helligdomsklipperne cliffs to Dueodde: here are the five best hiking routes on Bornholm with distances, difficulty and practical info for your trip.
World
A 3.5 km crater hike in the Caldera de Bandama on Gran Canaria. See the route, history, views and tips for an easy trip you can walk in about an hour.
World
Gran Canaria is a hiker's paradise. Discover the 10 best trails on the island, from Roque Nublo to the Maspalomas dunes, tested on foot by a Camino walker.
Denmark
It is about 10 km around Farum Lake. See the map, facts, parking and sights like Gretesholm on one of north Zealand's best walking routes.
Denmark
Guide to Boserup Forest by Roskilde Fjord: walking routes, shelters, fire pits, parking and practical info for a trip in the hilly terrain.
Denmark
Guide to the Hærvejen Race on the Army Road. See the 11 cycling routes from 40 to 300 kilometres, prices, stops and our own experiences from the ride.
Denmark
It is about 7 km around Bagsværd Lake. See the route, map, parking and everything good about this lake in the Mølleå system near Copenhagen.
Denmark
Guide to Amarminoen, a 27 kilometre walking route on Amager. See the route, map, starting points, shelter accommodation and our verdict on the trip.
Denmark
Guide to the Gendarme Path in southern Denmark. 84 kilometres along the Danish-German border with stages, maps, accommodation, history and my own verdict.
Gear
Socks decide whether you get blisters on the Camino. My guide to merino wool, the two-layer system, how many pairs, washing and fit, so your feet last all the way.
Gear
What electrolytes are, why they matter on long hot hikes, and when you can skip them. Practical advice from years of long-distance walking on the Camino.
Gear
A sleeping bag liner can replace or upgrade your sleeping bag on the Camino. Here is how cotton, silk and fleece compare, and when to bring one.
Gear
Is a microfiber travel towel worth packing? Honest pros and cons after carrying one across the Camino Francés, plus what to look for when you buy.
Gear
How to pick the right power bank for long hikes and the Camino. Capacity, weight, ports and flight rules explained by a hiker who learned the hard way.
Gear
How to pick the right backpack for the Camino: sizes in liters, weight rules, packing order and the five features that matter most on a long walk.
Gear
Buying a tent for hiking or camping? Here is my guide to weight, waterproofing and size, so you find the right tent for the trip.
Gear
Choosing walking socks for the Camino? Here are my experiences with merino wool, double layer and fit, so you avoid blisters on long trips.
Gear
Buying a sleeping mat for hiking or camping? Here is my guide to the four types and to weight, comfort and packing, so you sleep well outdoors.
Gear
Buying a sleeping bag for the Camino? Here is my guide to comfort temperature, weight, liners, washing and packing, so you sleep well on the route.
Gear
Bringing binoculars in your backpack? My guide to magnification, lens size, weight and waterproofing, so you find the right pair for hiking and nature.
Gear
Thinking of sleeping in a hammock on your next outdoor trip? My guide to weight, bug nets, tarps, suspension and what makes nights between the trees good.
Gear
Buying an outdoor watch for the Camino or your next hike? My guide to GPS, battery life, altimeter, heart rate and the features that matter on the trail.
Gear
Buying a backpack for the Camino or your next hike? Here is my guide to liters, material, comfort and the features that matter most.
Gear
Looking for outdoor gear for hiking and outdoor life? Here is my overview of the backpack, footwear, sleeping bag and the kit that matters most on the trip.
Gear
Should you bring trekking poles on the Camino? Here are my honest experiences with the pros, cons and a simple guide to setting your poles correctly.
Gear
Buying hiking boots for the Camino? Here is my guide to terrain, fit, ankle support and waterproofing, so you avoid blisters on the route.
Gear
Do you need a headlamp on the Camino or a hike? My guide to lumens, weight, rechargeable or battery power, red light in the albergue and what matters most.
Packing
A field-tested Camino packing list from a hiker who has walked several routes. What to bring, what to leave at home, and answers to common questions.
Fitness
Buying or hiring cross-country skis and poles? See the tables of recommended ski and pole length by your height, and what else to take into account.
Fitness
Dreaming of a cross-country skiing holiday? Learn the basic techniques, see the 15 best destinations in the world and get your gear sorted in this beginner's guide.
Fitness
What is a good VO2 max? See the tables for women and men by age, the difference between VO2 max and fitness score, and how to train your oxygen uptake.
Fitness
All the spikeball rules in one place: the serve, the three touches, the scoring and the classic arguments, explained so you can start playing right away.
Food
Delicious banana pancakes made with banana, egg and oats. Easy energy food you can fry over a fire or on a Trangia and take along the way.
Food
Heartwarming goulash with beef, paprika and root vegetables. It simmers tender over a fire or Trangia and fills you up after a long day on the trail.
Food
Rich chili con carne with beef, beans, corn and spices. A filling pot with warmth and bite, perfect for an evening around the fire.
Food
Pizza from scratch with a crisp base, homemade tomato sauce and fresh toppings. Bake it in the oven or over the fire after a day in the open.
Food
Crisp, tangy and sweet pickled red onions that lift any dish. Easy to make at home and bring along as a colourful kick for your trail food.
Food
A soft, airy pizza dough with only a handful of ingredients. Knead it, let it rise, and you have the base for a genuinely good pizza, at home or on the trail.
Food
Korv stroganoff, the Swedish classic with sausages in a creamy paprika sauce. Rich and easy comfort food that also works on a camping stove.
Food
Healthy, tasty chestnuts cooked on the trail. All you need is chestnuts, water, salt and a pot. A cheap meal and a fine snack for the trip.
Reading
My review of Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. The book about the Tarahumara, ultrarunning and barefoot technique that changed how I see running forever.
Reading
My review of The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant. On dedication, mindset and why the book is perfect to read in small bites before an active day.
Reading
My review of Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins. Over 13 hours of raw inspiration about mental strength, perfect as an audiobook on a long hike.