How things work on the Camino de Santiago
I am missing the Camino this week and longing for some delicious, affordable pizza, so I thought I would share my four favorite places for pizza on the Camino Francés. Eating on the Camino can become a bit routine, with toast for breakfast, mid-morning slices of tortilla española, the midday menú del día, and the …
Early in my Camino podcasting career I did an episode on Sleeping on the Camino. I talked about all the different types of accommodation options on the Camino, what they are like, and about how much they cost. In other episodes I have shared my belief that where you sleep doesn’t determine if you are …
“Each step, each day brings you closer to yourself.” ~ Shirley MacLaine It is so easy to get caught up in the logistics and all the details of planning and preparing to walk the Camino de Santiago. When to go, where to start, how long to take, how to pack, how to get to the …
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. …
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 …
