How much money do you want to spend on the camino? How does the amount you spend for your pilgrimage influence, or even determine the experience you will have on the Camino? Or from another perspective, think of the experience you want: how much will that cost? The costs on the Camino are what they …
Author: Nancy Reynolds
Eating on the Camino: What, Where, When, and How Much
Where do You Find Food on the Camino? What is available, when is it available, and how much does it all cost? On the first day of my first Camino walk, I walked 17 kilometers powered only by pastries. Why? Because I had no idea where and, more importantly, when to find food in Spain. …
All About the Albergues, or Where to Sleep on the Camino
Where do pilgrims sleep on the Camino? And What is an Albergue? In this episode I give a full run-down on the what, the where, and the how-they-work of the pilgrim’s hostels, or albergues, on the Camino. And I explore the other sleeping options, in case sleeping in shared dorm rooms isn’t for you. What …
A Conversation with Someday-Pilgrim Kimberly
Someday-Pilgrim Kimberly Talks About the Idea of Walking the Camino de Santiago From the kindness of strangers to gaining an expanded sense of community to being connected to centuries of history – there is so much to be discovered and experienced by walking the Camino de Santiago. Join me for a poignant and uplifting conversation …
Who Will You Walk the Camino With?
When you imagine yourself on the Camino, who is there? Are you on your own? Is your spouse or partner there with you? Are you with a big group of your favorite people, perhaps family, perhaps not? The question of who are you doing this with is, I think, broader than it appears at first …
A Conversation with Pilgrim Kathy Who Will Walk the Camino del Norte in 2023
Pilgrim Kathy Gets Ready to Walk the Camino del Norte in 2023 What does it mean to be brave for yourself? As Pilgrim Kathy prepares to walk the Camino del Norte in 2023, she shares about her regrets, fears, and being her own super hero. We also cover a wide variety of practical pilgrim-centric topics, …
Starting Points on the Camino Francés
How to Get to the Most Likely Starting Points on the Camino Francés Tens of thousands of pilgrims start their pilgrimages in Saint Jean Pied de Port, France, each year, and many who have come from within France and other European countries finish in Saint Jean or pass through on their way to Spain. In …
A Conversation with Pilgrim Amanda as She Prepares for 14 Days on the Caminho Português
Pilgrim Amanda Talks About Getting Ready to Walk the Caminho Português Pilgrim Amanda is about to take her first steps on the Caminho Português as this episode goes live! Walk with us through her preparations and how she went from hiring a company to plan everything to using her super powers to do it herself. …
How Long Does it Take to Walk the Camino de Santiago?
How much time do you want to spend walking the Camino? Well, that depends. In this episode we are going to continue on with our Camino planning roadmap, still working with step four, spend some time thinking about what you want. This episode is a big one. A really big one. By that I mean …
A Conversation with Pilgrim Abbi Who is Walking the Camino Francés in September
Pilgrim Abbi Talks About Getting Ready to Walk the Camino Francés Is the Camino on your “bucket list”? If yes, how is it similar and different from other items on the list? And what does that mean, really? Abbi from Santa Cruz, California is taking on one of her bucket list items when she starts …