A Journey of 820 Miles—and Countless Smiles

After trekking 2,190 miles on the Appalachian Trail and sharing that story in It’s Just Walking, I wasn’t quite ready to hang up my hiking boots. So I turned my eyes to Spain and Portugal—and set out on the Camino de Santiago.

It’s Just sMiles chronicles my adventure along ancient pilgrim paths, winding through sunlit coasts, quiet villages, bustling cities, and countless cafés and plazas where stories and laughter are shared among travelers from around the world.

But this book isn’t just about miles. It’s about smiles.

Along the Camino, I discovered how a simple smile can bridge language barriers, connect strangers, and lift the spirit—even on the hardest days. In a world that sometimes feels divided, those small moments of shared humanity became the real treasures of my journey.

Whether you’re a past or future pilgrim, a lover of travel tales, or someone who simply enjoys a good laugh at another person’s misadventures, I hope It’s Just sMiles will bring you joy, inspiration, and maybe even a nudge to set off on your own path.

The book will be available September 16.

Buen Camino… and keep smiling.