Travels and Routes

What happens the second you step out of the airport with a backpack and killer jet lag? In this post, I’m diving into my personal experience working and living in Western Australia on a Working Holiday Visa. From surviving strawberry picking and absurd odd jobs to landing a shift over a gas station coffee, here’s my honest take—packed with essential first-step tips, the truth about the 88 days, and why learning to live week by week is the ultimate freedom.

After taking the leap from Barcelona to Perth, it’s time to face Australian reality: the admin. In this second post, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about the Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417). Learn how to apply by yourself on the official portal without handing money over to self-proclaimed experts, plus get the latest breakdown on real costs, requirements, and how 2nd and 3rd-year renewals work with the famous 88 days of regional work. A practical, transpar

Some decisions are pure gut feeling—made when you finally stop caring what others think. Buying a one-way ticket to Australia wasn’t just planning a trip; it was the first time I made a choice entirely for myself. Through fear, nostalgia for Spain, and a search for a simpler life, this is how I ended up in Perth—the most isolated city on Earth. Before you pack your bags, your heart has to teach your mind how to take the leap. Ready to jump?

What is the story behind the wonders of the world, and how can we truly experience them? In this article, we explore the historical context of the Seven Wonders of the ancient, modern, and natural world, while also discovering the most remote and hidden places on the planet. Andrea shares his personal "eyes closed" experience among the three wonders he has visited: the Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, and Petra.

Why do thousands of people choose to put on a backpack and walk for hundreds of kilometers? In this article, we start from the historical and legendary origins of the Camino de Santiago to explore the deep meaning of its most famous symbols: from the scallop shell (the Concha) to the yellow arrow, all the way to the credential and the psychological value of the stone left along the way. A journey that goes beyond religion, transforming into an active meditation and a blank ca

Do you want to set out on the Camino de Santiago but don't know which route to choose or how much time to dedicate to the journey? Whether you have three days or an entire month, there is a perfect path for every spiritual and physical need. In this article,we explore the main routes—from the classic French Way to the wild Northern Way,all the way to the Portuguese and the ancient Primitive Way—to help you find the one that resonates most with you Because the true journey doe

How to prepare for the Camino de Santiago? In this guide, you will find practical tips on training, shoes, backpacks, and essential gear to face the journey with greater peace of mind. From choosing your clothing to managing blisters, and from packing your backpack to tips for the stages, you will discover everything you need to pack light, avoid common mistakes, and experience the Camino to the fullest.

June 2021: my mind was searching for a breaking point against social anxiety and a forced apathy. The breakthrough had a name: the Camino Primitivo. Choosing the oldest route meant rejecting the sheltered illusion of the Camino Francés to seek the void, the origin, a hand-to-hand combat with loneliness amid the mists of Asturias. A 320-km journey of emotional and physical deconstruction through vertical silences, legendary crossroads, and unexpected encounters,to clear the vi

I was completely exhausted along the Ruta del Hospital, battling cramps and ruined feet. I thought my Camino would end in Santiago—until an anonymous note carved under a bunk bed changed everything: «Cuando se apague el sol, no te apures... Caminaremos juntos hacia el abismo de Finisterre.» That was the moment my journey toward Kilometer Zero began, leading me to uncover the myths of the Costa da Morte, the legend of Muxía, and a profound inner rebirth.