Guardian Travel

[george.g]

Check out the Guardian today, there's an article today "Spanish Steppes" In an article by Mark Everligh he suggests that few days walking on the Via del la Plata in Autum could be a very inexpesive holiday because if you buy a credential for 3e from any Turismo or albergue you can stay in albergues for 12e "This must surely be one of Europe's most affordable hiking trips"
I don't know what others may think but I know what I do! Not sure Mark has quite "got it" about camino or pilgrimage.
Regards
George G

 

[SabsP]

Check out the Guardian today, there's an article today "Spanish Steppes" In an article by Mark Everligh he suggests that few days walking on the Via del la Plata in Autum could be a very inexpesive holiday because if you buy a credential for 3e from any Turismo or albergue you can stay in albergues for 12e "This must surely be one of Europe's most affordable hiking trips"
I don't know what others may think but I know what I do! Not sure Mark has quite "got it" about camino or pilgramage.
Regards
George G

Here is the link.

Spanish steppes: an epic hike across the wild plains of Extremadura

The Via de la Plata is one of Spain’s toughest pilgrim routes, weaving through a landscape of isolated steppes and fortress cities in the country’s least-known region

www.theguardian.com

 

[george.g]

Yes I was a little annoyed when I read this, this morning. Now in the past I have for example flown into Santiago to walk the Santiago/Muxia/Fistterre/Santiago round for nothing more than a fun break, but I have made the point of staying in private hostels not taking municiple places from "proper" pilgrims.
I think someone who writes in a national newspaper should be a little more aware of camino codes?
Regards
George G

 

[dick bird]

Write to them and complain. They may even publish a correction. Worth a try.

 

[TravellingMan22]

Sorry clearly I and being thick! I have not walked the VDLP. What’s wrong with that quote? Aren’t those the rough prices? Can’t be many cheaper?

 

[Kathar1na]

I think someone who writes in a national newspaper should be a little more aware of camino codes?

I understand that you are annoyed. However, just to be clear, the author Mark Eveleigh is not a Guardian staff writer. He writes travel books and he is promoting his most recent book which can be purchased through the Guardian Bookshop. Or in a bookshop near you or on Amazon. The title is Vagabond: A Hiker's Homage to Rural Spain. It is about his 1225 km hike with backpack and a hammock across Spain.

Link to his website where one will also find his email address to write to him directly:

Travel Writer | Mark Eveleigh

Mark Eveleigh is a widely published travel writer and author who contributes to international titles. He also runs travel writing retreats and workshops.

www.markeveleigh.com