Nick's Escape 2025

Leaving the ocean views

Day 7 – Baiona to Vigo – 24km Breakfast was a proper sit-down affair, so no takeaway lunch today — just a coffee, toast and

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Nick's Escape 2025

And I’m Back in Spain…

Day 5 – Vila Praia de Âncora to A Guarda – 20km Âncora was a really lovely coastal town—flowers everywhere, and everyone seemed to be

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Nick's Escape 2025

Bom Caminho!

I had a lovely day in Porto preparing for the trek — a return to some favourite spots that Jake and I had visited. Bifanas

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Nick's Escape 2025

Brussels

It was a hot day when I left Bruges for Brussels. It was another decent walk back to the bus station lugging my backpack, but

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Nick's Escape 2025

In Bruges

I caught a Flixbus—four hours from Amsterdam to Bruges. It passed through Antwerp and Ghent, so I got a glimpse of those towns along the

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