Uh . . . which way do I go??? You may have heard that the Camino routes in France, Spain, and Portugal are well marked with yellow arrows and it is impossible to get lost. True or false? (both) See, it depends on a couple of things. First, how well are you paying attention? Last …
LIVE SIMPLY AND DO COOL SH*T That’s Kathy’s motto, and walking the Camino del Norte certainly fits. Through her preparations for this long walk across Northern Spain, pilgrim Kathy is finding her courage and learning that it is okay to be the person she wants to be and truly is. For Kathy, the Camino began …
Lately I’ve been tracking some online conversations (debates) about whether or not pilgrims must be able to provide proof of financial means upon entering Europe. Much of the discussion has centered around ideas like “I’ve never heard of this, and I have never had to provide proof, so this can’t be real.” Well, technically it …
This was no small feat, choosing just three favorites from Pamplona to share with you. Truth is, Pamplona is one of my three favorite stops on the Camino Francés, and it is filled with places, people, and food I love and delight in returning to. Not walking the Camino Francés? Keep reading, because these favorite …
PILGRIM TIPS, INSIGHTS, AND HOW TO GIVE BACK Maurice from Asheville, North Carolina, shares his thoughts on getting ready for his first pilgrimage on the Camino Francés, along with his three tips for other first time pilgrims. We cover a number of topics, including another long answer from Nancy – this time on travel insurance. …
THE SACRED PRACTICE OF PILGRIMAGE With special guest, Father Michael Barham. In 2001, Michael made the Camino pilgrimage by foot, walking 500 miles from the French border town of St. Jean Pied-de-Port to the shrine of St. James the Greater in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. And that was just the start. After completing …
HOLAAAAA! It’s time for Spanish for the Camino with María Seco. In this episode we will be learning some language rules for how to correctly pronounce words in Spanish. Specifically, we will focus on place names on the Camino Francés, learning tips you can use to pronounce any word in Spanish. FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR …
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED! Pilgrims Andrea and Jason ask all the questions you are probably also asking by this point in the podcast series. Grab your notebook and a pen, pour yourself a beverage, and plop into your favorite chair, because we are about to cover a lot of ground. WALK WITH ME Are you thinking of …
A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE MEETS FOMO How do you plan but don’t over plan for your first pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago? How do you make sure you don’t miss out on any of the best sites and stops on the trail? Find out how Andrea and Jason answer these questions as well as how …
NANCY’S CAMINO TRAINING GUIDE . . . . . . for the non-athlete regular person who wants to walk all or part of the Camino de Santiago How do you prepare for the physical challenges of walking the Camino de Santiago? Do you really need to prepare? How much training do you need to do? …
