PACKING FOR THE CAMINO What do you really need to take with you when you walk the Camino? How much should your pack weigh? What happens if you take too much stuff? Pilgrim David Guiterrez shares how he answered these questions while walking the Camino Francés in Fall 2022. There is some solid packing wisdom …
7 STEPS TO TRANSPORTING LUGGAGE ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO This is Part Two of a two-part episode. Did you miss Part One? One of the most frequently asked about topics in the Camino Facebook groups and on the online forums is the luggage transport services on the Camino. You have probably heard pieces of …
7 STEPS TO TRANSPORTING LUGGAGE ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO One of the most frequently asked about topics in the Camino Facebook groups and on the online forums is the luggage transport services on the Camino. You have probably heard pieces of information on this topic but I bet you’ve been left with some questions. …
Your Camino Plan This is the final episode of Season One of the “YOU on the Camino de Santiago” podcast, and I want to thank you for tuning in each week, and for joining me on this journey to make your Camino dream a reality. And when I say thank you I am sending that …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
