Ready to Travel Deeper?

Are you craving a more authentic travel experience, one that gets you a little more off the beaten path? Want to get the most out of the journey, not just the destination?

you’ve come to the right place!

Packing up the Pieces is all about authentic off-the-beaten-path experiences, comprehensive travelogues, detailed hiking and adventure guides, alongside my personal struggles and heartfelt moments while on the road.

So get lost with me, there’s plenty of room in my backpack! 

Foodie Guides

My favorite food experiences while on the road.

Always eat like the locals, participate in unique culinary traditions, and try something new.

Oh, and yes, always order dessert.

Camino de Santiago

Walking the Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage route that spans across Spain. There are many routes, but one thing is for certain, walking the Camino can help cope with grief and loss, get you out of a funk, can be a much needed sacred pause, or can be walked for joy, or to celebrate milestone moments.

But ultimately, walking the Camino is a gift of self-love.

Will you follow the shells all the way to Santiago de Compostela?

Travel Tips & Packing Lists

My best travel tips from over 12 years on the road.

Here, you can also find some of my ultimate packing lists and maybe a few gift guides.

Remember, always consume responsibly.

Hot Springs & Healing Waters

What’s better than sitting in natural and curative waters?

Nothing.