by Lynnette Blackie | May 20, 2026 | 100km Nieu-Bethesda Camino, Karoo Mini Camino, Nieu-Bethesda Mini Camino
Why This Matters More Than You Think Let’s be honest: blisters can ruin a Camino faster than bad weather, sore muscles, or that uphill section on Day 3 that nobody warned you about. And 90% of blister problems? They start with boots that weren’t properly...
by Lynnette Blackie | Apr 29, 2026 | 100km Nieu-Bethesda Camino, Karoo Mini Camino, Nieu-Bethesda Mini Camino
One of the questions we’re often asked by prospective walkers is: “How do I get from the airport to Nieu-Bethesda?” Until now, many guests have hired a car and driven the approximately 316km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (formerly Port Elizabeth...
by Lynnette Blackie | Apr 21, 2026 | 100km Nieu-Bethesda Camino, Karoo Mini Camino, Nieu-Bethesda Mini Camino
A Guide to the Three Slackpacking the Karoo Experiences There are three ways to walk the Karoo. All of them will change you. But not all of them are for the same person – and that’s exactly the point. If you’ve been dreaming about karoo landscapes,...
by Lynnette Blackie | Apr 11, 2026 | Karoo Mini Camino
A New Way to Experience the Karoo There is something about the Karoo that calls people back – not loudly, but persistently. It is found in the stillness, in the texture of the land, and in the way time seems to stretch just enough for you to breathe again. For...
by Lynnette Blackie | Mar 19, 2026 | 100km Nieu-Bethesda Camino
Thinking of walking the Nieu-Bethesda Camino… but not quite sure how to prepare? You’re not alone. One of the biggest misconceptions about doing a Camino-style walk is that you need to be ultra-fit or highly experienced. The truth is far more...
