Lisa

Written by Lisa

Lisa hails from the west of Ireland and has spent some time living on the slopes in Canada where she discovered her love of hiking, walking and all things outdoors. Lisa is a digital diva and active member of an International poetry network. She has walked the Portuguese Coastal Way and cycled the Via Francigena in Tuscany.

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6 things that make the Via Francigena special!

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6 things that make the Via Francigena special! What makes the Via Francigena special? This is one of the world’s longest marked walking routes, covering 2,000 kilometres, that stretches all the way from Canterbury to Rome. We have carefully divided the route into 16 walking and cycling stages. Whether you are an adventurer, life long […]

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6 things that make the Via Francigena special! What makes the Via Francigena special? This is one of the world’s longest marked walking routes, covering 2,000 kilometres, that stretches all the way from Canterbury to Rome. We have carefully divided the route into 16 walking and cycling stages. Whether you are an adventurer, life long

What is the best footwear for the Camino?

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What is the best footwear for the Camino? Taking care of your feet is one of the most important steps in preparing for your Camino adventure. Having the best footwear for the Camino de Santiago or any other long distance trail you are planning will help you to stay comfortable and enjoy the journey! When

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What is the best footwear for the Camino? Taking care of your feet is one of the most important steps in preparing for your Camino adventure. Having the best footwear for the Camino de Santiago or any other long distance trail you are planning will help you to stay comfortable and enjoy the journey! When

CaminoWays supporting the Basecamp Backpack Challenge

CaminoWays supports Basecamp backpack challenge

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CaminoWays supports Basecamp backpack challenge The team at CaminoWays.com are delighted to support the Basecamp team in their backpack challenge to help the homeless this Christmas. Basecamp has teamed up with Dublin City Council and Crosscare Social Support Services to ask their customers, readers and friends, to fill a backpack to help at least one

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CaminoWays supports Basecamp backpack challenge The team at CaminoWays.com are delighted to support the Basecamp team in their backpack challenge to help the homeless this Christmas. Basecamp has teamed up with Dublin City Council and Crosscare Social Support Services to ask their customers, readers and friends, to fill a backpack to help at least one

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Lili shares her Camino story

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Lili shares her Camino story Thank you to Lili from Manila in the Philippines who has kindly shared her Camino story with us. Lili bravely took on the Camino solo and cleverly prepared with some practice walks before the beginning of her trip. You can enjoy reading Lili’s Camino story below. Buen Camino for Life

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Lili shares her Camino story Thank you to Lili from Manila in the Philippines who has kindly shared her Camino story with us. Lili bravely took on the Camino solo and cleverly prepared with some practice walks before the beginning of her trip. You can enjoy reading Lili’s Camino story below. Buen Camino for Life

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Our favourite food experiences in Tuscany

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Our favourite food experiences in Tuscany Three amigos from the CaminoWays.com team recently cycled from Lucca to Siena along one of the most popular routes on the Via Francigena. Myself, Claire and Caroline began this great adventure in the medieval city of Lucca and finished in the Italian capital of Rome. The cycle took place

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Our favourite food experiences in Tuscany Three amigos from the CaminoWays.com team recently cycled from Lucca to Siena along one of the most popular routes on the Via Francigena. Myself, Claire and Caroline began this great adventure in the medieval city of Lucca and finished in the Italian capital of Rome. The cycle took place

Most popular routes on the Via Francigena

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Most popular routes on the Via Francigena The Via Francigena walking and cycling route spans over 1,700 kilometres from Canterbury to Rome. This famous pilgrimage crosses four countries at different stages: UK, France, Switzerland and Italy. All of the routes on what is commonly known as the ‘Camino to Rome’ offer the opportunity to create

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Most popular routes on the Via Francigena The Via Francigena walking and cycling route spans over 1,700 kilometres from Canterbury to Rome. This famous pilgrimage crosses four countries at different stages: UK, France, Switzerland and Italy. All of the routes on what is commonly known as the ‘Camino to Rome’ offer the opportunity to create

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Truffle season in Tuscany

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Truffle season in Tuscany The Via Francigena walking and cycling route passes through the beautiful landscape of Tuscany giving you the ideal excuse to sample their famous local delicacy. To celebrate the truffle season in Tuscany we have come up with a few unique truffle ideas for you to try out at home or even

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Truffle season in Tuscany The Via Francigena walking and cycling route passes through the beautiful landscape of Tuscany giving you the ideal excuse to sample their famous local delicacy. To celebrate the truffle season in Tuscany we have come up with a few unique truffle ideas for you to try out at home or even

FAQ: Types of Via Francigena Accommodation

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FAQ: Types of Via Francigena Accommodation There are various types of accommodation available when walking the route from Canterbury to Rome. You will find a mixture of luxurious hotels, rustic hotels and agriturismo (farmhouses) along the way. Due to the long distance that the route covers we won’t be covering every style of accommodation but

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FAQ: Types of Via Francigena Accommodation There are various types of accommodation available when walking the route from Canterbury to Rome. You will find a mixture of luxurious hotels, rustic hotels and agriturismo (farmhouses) along the way. Due to the long distance that the route covers we won’t be covering every style of accommodation but

History of the Via Francigena

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History of the Via Francigena The history of the Via Francigena pilgrim route dates back to the Middle Ages. The full Via Francigena pilgrimage is from Canterbury to Rome, covering 1,700 km, passing through France and Switzerland along the way. The pilgrimage from northern Europe to Rome was first illustrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury in

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History of the Via Francigena The history of the Via Francigena pilgrim route dates back to the Middle Ages. The full Via Francigena pilgrimage is from Canterbury to Rome, covering 1,700 km, passing through France and Switzerland along the way. The pilgrimage from northern Europe to Rome was first illustrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury in

A Greener Future and The Great Camino Cleanup

The Great Camino Clean Up

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The Great Camino Clean Up CaminoWays.com is supporting The Great Camino Clean Up this summer. Canadian environmental organisation ‘A Greener Future’ will travel the Portuguese Way for three weeks. To continue our efforts in support of eco-friendly travel, we have developed a special fund for responsible travel and inspirational projects. The Green Life Fund is

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The Great Camino Clean Up CaminoWays.com is supporting The Great Camino Clean Up this summer. Canadian environmental organisation ‘A Greener Future’ will travel the Portuguese Way for three weeks. To continue our efforts in support of eco-friendly travel, we have developed a special fund for responsible travel and inspirational projects. The Green Life Fund is

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