WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR REGARDING WALKING THE CAMINO? In this conversation with pilgrim Nancy (F), we talk about Camino magic, coincidences, and the gift of the Camino to heal one’s heart after deep loss. And we finally get to a pilgrim’s biggest fear. We also get super practical, with app and guidebook recommendations, tips …
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Conversation with Yana as She Prepares to Walk the Caminho Português
“YOU HAVE TO GO ALONE!” Yana, a Boston mom of two young boys, shares with us her experiences of preparing to walk the Caminho Português and helps us answer some tough questions: Where (or when) does the Camino really start? What do you do when a friend says you have to go alone? How do …
A Conversation with Pilgrim Laura About Her Upcoming Walk from Sarria to Santiago
WALKING (only???) SARRIA TO SANTIAGO Walking the Camino your way is tricky business for some people, but not for Laura and her daughter, who will be walking from Sarria to Santiago in June 2023. Find out why they are using a tour company to plan and execute their Camino, and how this fits perfectly with …
A Conversation with Pilgrim Kathy as She Counts Down to Her Pilgrimage on the Camino del Norte
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 …
3 Favorite Things in Pamplona
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 …
A Conversation with Pilgrims Andrea & Jason About Their Walk on the Camino Francés
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 …
20 Camino Questions with Nancy & Leigh
Part 2: The Camino Cafe Podcast Conversation Here is the second part of Nancy & Leigh’s conversation on the Camino Cafe Podcast. In this episode, Leigh asks her 20 Camino questions and Nancy shares her tips from more than 15 years on the Camino Francés. Packing tips, favorite boot brands, food highlights, three words to …
A Conversation With Meg as She Prepares to Walk the Camino Francés
WALKING THE CAMINO WITH FAMILY Meg from Tacoma, Washington, USA, is planning a walk on the Camino Francés with her mom and sister – in the heat of July. How does the weather impact your Camino? Is it better to walk alone or should you be recruiting family and friends to walk with you? And …
A Conversation with Pilgrim Kathie After Her Walk on the Camino Francés
A CONVERSATION WITH PILGRIM KATHIE Join me as Kathie from Dallas shares her experiences walking the Camino Francés in Fall 2022. Last summer I had the pleasure of talking with Kathie as she was getting ready for her first-ever Camino pilgrimage. We talked about her fears, doubts, and concerns about walking the Camino de Santiago, …
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, …