Salomon vs Oboz: Which Brand Is Better?
If your search for ideal trekking footwear has boiled down to boots and shoes made by Salomon vs Oboz, this comparison will be of great help.
Keen vs Oboz: Hiking Shoe Comparison
If you can’t decide which brand to go for, this detailed Keen vs Oboz hiking shoe comparison will undoubtedly help you make the right choice.
Should You Walk the Camino Alone or in a Group?
When planning the Camino, we are often faced with a choice of going for it alone or as a part of a group.
Best Backpack With Detachable Daypack
Backpacks with detachable daypacks come with integrated daypacks which can be detached by using a special mechanism. They’re an ideal solution for situations that don’t require the use of full backpacks, i.e. when you only want to carry a couple of essential items, which is also useful on a long hike when you are getting your bags transported each day.
The Spiritual Aspects of the Camino de Santiago
This is a transcript of a talk I was asked to give at an information session on walking the Camino, presented in September 2016 and sponsored by the Albuquerque, New Mexico Chapter of The American Friends of the Camino.
Merrell vs Salomon – Who Makes the Most Comfortable Hiking Shoes?
Merrell vs Salomon – Who Makes the Most Comfortable Hiking Shoes? Two of the top brands fight it out in this review. Read which one comes out the best. You must read this before going to buy new hiking shoes.
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 4 to 6 weeks on foot.
If you don’t have the luxury to travel for extended periods, or if you’re unable (or don’t want) to walk long distances, you can still do the Camino.
12 Hiking Alternatives to the Camino de Santiago
The pandemic canceled many hikers’ plans to walking Camino, but you can still enjoy a new adventure walking one of the alternatives to the Camino de Santiago.
How Fit do You have to be to Walk the Camino?
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 a rucksack, to see how I would be walking before going to Spain. I did have some hill walking experience, though not a lot. I would have walked in the Wicklow hills about twice per month in the two years previous to my first Camino, that was it in total.
Canada Goose vs Moncler
Are you an outdoor enthusiast who knows a thing or two about quality jackets? If that’s the case, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard of either Canada Goose or Moncler, or maybe even both of them.
Sarria Spain: The Start of the Final Stage of the Camino Frances
With a population of just over 13,000, Sarria can feel very busy and noisy after the last few days in the remote countryside, though minor …
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Los Arcos on the Camino de Santiago
Like many small rural towns, the population has nearly halved since 1960; from 2,057 to 1,182 in 2013. However, the town has all the facilities …
Best Hiking Shoes
Finding the best hiking shoes within your budget can sometimes take quite a while. However, I have hiked 1,000’s of miles and can almost tell …
Semana Santa Spain: What it is & Why You Need to Experience It
Semana Santa (which translates to Holy Week) is a Spanish festival that takes place in the days immediately preceding Easter. The final day of Semana …
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Walking the Camino de Santiago with Children
Walking the Camino is without a doubt an extraordinary experience – but what about walking the Camino de Santiago with children?
An escape, an adventure in time where too many things are planned out and controlled. But it’s not always easy to get away, especially if you are taking care of more than yourself. Perhaps you have been dreaming about this.
Polar Camel vs Yeti: Which Make the Better Bottles, Tumblers, and Mugs?
Bottles, flasks, and travel mugs designed and sold by Polar Camel look quite similar to that of Yeti – the most well-known name in the world of insulated tumblers and mugs. However, the products offered by Polar Camel are typically sold with custom printing options or custom laser engravings, which makes them quite different and unique.
How Long is the Camino de Santiago?
There are many different Camino de Santiago routes. The routes in Spain are the most popular with varying different lengths. The four main routes in France are becoming more popular.
Hydro Cell vs Iron Flask
These two drinkware brands are held in high regard by hikers. Want to know which one is better for you? Check out this Hydro Cell vs Iron Flask comparison.
Iron Flask vs Takeya
If you are not sure which of these two water bottle brands to go with, this Iron Flask vs Takeya comparison will be of great help.
Iron Flask vs Thermoflask
If your search for the best stainless steel bottle brand has narrowed down to Iron Flask vs Thermoflask, you’re in the right place.
Iron Flask vs Simple Modern: Which Water Bottle Is Better?
Two wildly popular stainless steel bottles made by world-renowned drinkware manufacturers: Iron Flask vs Simple Modern. Let’s see which one is better for you.
Iron Flask vs Yeti: Which Water Bottle Is Better?
If the search for your first stainless steel bottle has narrowed down to only two brands – Iron Flask vs Yeti, you’re in the right place.
The Meaning of the Scallop Shell on the Camino de Santiago
I was given my Scallop Shell as a present before walking my first Camino. It is one of the mementoes I have kept.
How to Choose Waterproofs for the Camino de Santiago
This is the third post in my series about walking gear for the Camino, the first is how to choose the best hiking boots or lightweight hiking shoes, the second is how to choose a backpack. This is a general article on waterproofs – the age-old discussion about a waterproof jacket or poncho continues on the forum.
Keen vs Chaco Sports Sandals
Can’t decide whether to get Chaco or Keen hiking sandals? This product comparison will help you pick the best pair of hiking sandals for your needs.
Trail Runners vs Hiking Shoes
We will be taking an in-depth look at trail runners vs hiking shoes and explain to you the key differences between these two types of hiking footwear.
Backpacking Quilt vs Sleeping Bag: Which One is Better?
Backpacking Quilt vs Sleeping Bag which is the best for camping? It depends – is it one night, a long hike, is it warm weather, cold weather, inside or out. It really does depend.
Best Summer Sleeping Bags for Hiking and Backpacking
If there’s one thing that makes camping and hiking trips appealing, it’s the summer nights around the campfire or lying outside watching the night sky …
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Where Can I Get a Pilgrims Passport?
A pilgrim’s passport is a must on any of the Camino de Santiago routes, (also known as a credential), you must have one to stay in the municipal and parish Albergues, some of the private albergues do not require one.
The passport will have spaces for sellos, (stamps), this proves that you have walked that day and are entitled to stay in an Albergue, (pilgrims only hostels), if there is space, they are valid for walkers and cyclist.
Teva vs Keen – The Ultimate Sports Sandals
Due to their open-ended design, hike sandals are breathable, extremely packable, and also weigh a lot less than your regular hiking shoes or hiking boots.
History of the Camino de Santiagio
The Way of St James, or St James’ Way, often known by its Spanish name the Camino de Santiago, is the pilgrimage to the cathedral …
What is Best Time to Walk the Camino de Santiago?
This is one of the questions I get asked most frequently, what is the best time of year to walk the Camino de Santiago. Usually, though people are asking about the Camino Frances to Santiago, and for that reason that is the route this post refers to.
Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags
When you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you often spend nights under the stars. For this, you need a sleeping bag – it’s a common part of …
Salomon vs North Face Hiking Shoes
Next to roasting marshmallows over a fire and fishing down at the lake, it’s hard to come up with a more iconic outdoor activity than hiking.
How to Choose Hiking Boots
It’s important to have the right footwear for your level of hiking, more so if you are going on a walking holiday or a long …
Bed Bugs on the Camino de Santiago
The Camino to Santiago might be a spiritual journey, but it’s not exempt from common earthly troubles like bed bugs. Who would have thought that such little creatures could be such a huge pain in the neck? In the past decade, bed bugs have infested some albergues along the Camino causing trouble not only to pilgrims but also hospitaleros.
Although bed bugs on the Camino de Santiago are inconvenient, the problem is being handled and should not be a reason to give this one-of-a-kind journey. In fact, bed bugs are not exclusive to the Camino or the cheap albergues. You can equally come across them in a five-star hotel. Their widespread reign was not brought about by uncleanliness as much as by the massive increase in international travel.
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Spain’s northwesternmost region called Galicia (as well as of the province of La Coruña), is among the most important …
Best Lightweight Hiking Shoes for Summer
Depending on the terrain and the weather I like to have a good choice of hiking shoes, walking boots, or trail running shoes for my many treks.
Oboz vs Merrell Hiking Shoes: Which Brand is Better?
If you can’t decide between getting Oboz vs Merrell hiking shoes, this toe to toe comparison will help you choose the better brand for your needs.
Is It Safe Walking the Camino de Santiago Alone?
One of the most common questions I am asked – is it safe to walk the Camino de Santiago alone? This became a question being asked more again recently when someone went missing on the Camino. However my opinion remains unchanged – yes, it is safe to walk the Camino de Santiago alone. I would think it safer than most local walking routes in most countries; safer than walking home from Dublin or any large city on a Friday or Saturday night.