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 intentions for walking. I did not set out on the Camino to lose weight and I must admit that it never entered into my…

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…

Table of Contents1 Bedbug Facts2 Before You Go3 How to Spot a Bedbug4 On the Camino5 If You Find a Bite6 Debugging on the Road7 Bottom Line 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…

Table of Contents1 Camino Frances from Sarria2 Camino Portugues from Tui3 Camino Primitivo from Lugo4 Via de la Plata from Ourense5 Is There More? 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…

The main costs for any of the Camino de Santiago routes are your daily budget on the Camino and getting to and from your start and finish points.  For most of in Europe it is fairly quick and easy to get to and from any of the routes – not so from North America, (see travel page here),…

Table of Contents1 Common Medical Issues2 Dealing With Blisters2.1 Tendonitis or Shin Splints2.2 Sore or Very Hot Feet2.3 Bed Bugs and Allergies2.4 Taking Your Own Medications2.5 My Experience of Health Care in Spain Concerns about health care and medical help while on the Camino is one of my most common asked questions.  You can read…