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. Quick Weather GuideJanuary - cold, snow on … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Sleeping Bag or Liner for the Camino de Santiago
There is much debate on whether you need a summer sleeping bag or a sleeping bag liner during the summer on the Camino de Santiago. Here I want to look at both side of that argument and help you how to choose a sleeping bag or liner; then which one and do you need it treated against bed … [Read more...]
Best Starting Points for One Week on the Camino de Santiago
The Pilgrimage to Santiago is a one of a kind experience. While many would love to walk the entire way, it is not always easy to get away from our day-to-day duties and responsibilities for a whole month. So here following on from the post listing the best start points for two weeks on the Camino is … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Did You Lose Weight on the Camino?
I lost about 8kgs, about 18 lbs, over a four week period. So yes I did lose a lot of weight on the Camino.However, losing weight was never one of my reasons for walking. I did not set out on the Camino to lose weight and I must admit that it never entered into my mind at any time while I was … [Read more...]
Best Lightweight Hiking Shoes
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. As I am generally a fair weather hiker I have good experience in buying lightweight hiking shoes that I use all summer long.Hiking is a wonderful way of … [Read more...]
Best Summer Sleeping Bags for Backpacking for 2019
Whether you are planning a trip to the wonderful pilgrim’s routes of the Camino de Santiago, going hiking in the Lake District, or perhaps any of the great wilderness trails in North America, it is essential that you have the best gear on you to ensure a pleasant journey.This review checks out … [Read more...]
Best Hiking Shorts for Backpacking
If you’re planning on hitting the trail any time soon, you’ll need some thin, light clothing if it looks as though the weather is going to be good. Wearing the right hiking shorts means you can have the freedom to move around as you please, but it also means you won’t overheat.Hiking shorts may … [Read more...]
How the Magic of the Camino de Santiago Changed Me
It is my belief that the Camino always has something to teach us, whether subtle or profound.Those effects may be conscious throughout your journey, or more of a seed that grows slowly into our awareness long after our return. This is not my first time on the Camino, my 3rd tour to be exact, but … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned on the Camino de Santiago
Toward the end of my post a couple of weeks back on how the Camino changed my life, I got thinking about the lessons I learned while walking the Camino Frances. The following are some thoughts on lessons I think I started to learn there.I Can Do More Than I Think or Believe This was a great … [Read more...]
Best Trekking Poles for 2019
Hiking is a great way to get out and about and explore this beautiful world of ours. If like me you are a fan of walking the Camino, you will feel invigorated when following the routes that pilgrims have walked over the ages.Having the right gear makes walking in such wonderful surroundings – … [Read more...]
Cruz de Ferro: A Spiritual Experience
People who’ve already walked the Camino de Santiago know that there’s one thing that should absolutely not be missed — the Cruz de Ferro. Also known as the Iron Cross, it is set on a gently sloping hill that also happens to be the highest point of the French Way.The views offered from up top are … [Read more...]
Best Sleeping Pads for Camping and Backpacking
When you set out on a long backpacking journey, you need to always make sure you have the best gear available. You have your hiking boots or hiking shoes, your backpack, and you need to take with you a comfortable, lightweight and effective sleeping pad. This is a very important item when you are … [Read more...]
Hiking the Camino Frances Again
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 why I chose to hike it again the next year before I had even finished my first one.I first heard about the Camino de Santiago from a friend whom I … [Read more...]
Inspiration to Walk the Camino de Santiago
The Camino forum was an amazing resource for me when researching the Camino de Santiago. I did the full Camino Frances as well as the Camino del Norte in 2013 with my guitar. In May of 2014, I did 4 days of the Camino de Madrid to Segovia and I'll be doing the Camino Primitivo route this … [Read more...]
