Two Weeks on the Camino de Santiago
A quick trip is not something you can expect from Camino de Santiago. With routes going up to several hundred kilometers, a pilgrimage typically lasts … Read more
A quick trip is not something you can expect from Camino de Santiago. With routes going up to several hundred kilometers, a pilgrimage typically lasts … Read more
The Pilgrimage to Santiago along the Camino de Santiago is a one of a kind experience. While many would love to walk the entire way, … Read more
Estella has a population of about 14,000, and many good restaurants and cafes are within 10 minutes walk of the Albergue. The town’s main square … Read more
If I wasn’t a hiker, I would never have started this blog, I wouldn’t have walked the Camino, hiked all over the Rockies, and into … Read more
I think I am a terrible example of getting fit before walking the Camino de Santiago. I walked only once for about 3 hours, with … Read more
How fit do I have to be to walk the Camino de Santiago or what kind of training plan do I have to do? This … Read more
If you decided to embark on the Camino Frances in its whole length and beauty, the magical Roncesvalles would be your first stop or your … Read more
The Camino Le Puy route (730 km) is one of France’s three main Camino de Santiago routes that meet shortly before St Jean Pied de … Read more
It is best if your Camino de Santiago packing list only includes the essentials. This will make your journey easier by keeping the weight in … Read more
I have stayed at over 100 albergues on four Camino routes in Spain and France. There are great albergues and places that I would never … Read more
There are four main Camino routes in France. The routes in France are not referred to as Camino de Santiago in France but as Chemin … Read more
Beautiful and unique gifts for pilgrims-to-be and memorabilia for pilgrims already finished with the Camino. Buying presents can be challenging especially for pilgrims. Many Camino … Read more
I have been writing about the Camino on this blog since 2006. The site grew too large, and I consolidated posts as there was not … Read more
Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Spain’s northwesternmost region, Galicia, within the province of La Coruña. It is one of the most important pilgrim … Read more
Here are the best movies about the Camino de Santiago. These Camino de Santiago movies influence and inspire walkers to hike across Spain. But the … Read more
Anyone who has already walked the Camino Frances route knows about the importance of the Cruz de Ferro (the Iron Cross on the Camino de … Read more
Recently, I was asked what my top ten things would be about the Camino de Santiago – so here it is. 1. The People, Other … Read more
Since completing the Camino de Santiago I have read 2 books by individuals who have described their inner and outer experiences, their trials, their triumphs, … Read more
You have to be fairly motivated to walk the Camino de Santiago from St Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in … Read more
I reflected in a previous story, that the Camino is a place where the magic happens, something I have not experienced anywhere else, there is … Read more
After a couple of Camino’s and seeing dozens of pilgrims having a hard time with the Camino Blues, I think it is worth writing an … Read more
In May and June, I walked along with my husband the Camino de Santiago as a vegan and sugar and gluten-free. I spent a good … Read more
This section, on the Le Puy Camino, took us to the windswept plains of the Aubrac. Cold, I got frostbite on my nose which took … Read more
The longest of the Camino pilgrimages, the Via de la Plata, starts in the south of Spain at Seville. It is also known as Ruta de … Read more
Hello, Camino friends I was recently reading the Camino Forums and felt inspired to write a little about my pilgrimage down the Camino Francis and … Read more
Since the Middle Ages, the roads that lead to Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain have sustained their popularity. I undertook this journey in July … Read more
Meeting people from around the world, facing the unexpected, experiencing physical and mental cleansing, laughter, meditation, natural beauty, and immersing in unavoidable periods of self-reflection … Read more
My wife, Sandy, and I walked the Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago in 2016 at the end of winter. We … Read more
Planning ahead means getting into shape, collecting the bare necessities packing list, and planning when, how, and for how long you will manage your Camino … Read more
The following traditional Camino de Santiago guidebooks offer route direction and allow you to reconnect with these historical and spiritual routes. Packed with information, guidebooks … Read more
If all goes well, and God wills it, at the end of March I will begin to walk the Camino de Santiago. It’s about time. … Read more
Long-trail hikes are gaining popularity, and the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrim trail from Canterbury to Rome, is no exception. Like the Camino de Santiago, … Read more
I first walked the Camino de Santiago in 2004 on the Camino Frances route. I found it quite difficult back then to find information before … Read more
Due to its location, Astorga has been an important crossroad and city since Roman times. It sat at the junction of two main Roman roads, … Read more
For most people, the Camino de Santiago means a month of walking across northern Spain, covering about 800 km (500 miles). So it is unsurprising … Read more
The name Santiago might not sound common to a lot of people. It is, therefore, rare for a lot of people to tell who Santiago … Read more
Concerns about health care and medical help while on the Camino de Santiago is one of the most commonly asked questions. My experience with the … Read more
Rabanal, (pop 60), is a good resting place before making your way over the mountain, Monte Irago, in the morning. When I first passed here … Read more
‘Many people avoid the Meseta on the Camino, catching the bus from Burgos to Leon’, I heard on my first day on the Camino de … Read more
O Cebreiro is the first village in Galicia, it has just over 1,200 inhabitants and sits at 1,293 meters (4242 ft). Due to the location, … Read more