Category: Camino de Santiago
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Walking the Camino de Santiago as a pregnant woman: my experience
WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO AS A PREGNANT WOMAN: MY EXPERIENCE A bit of context about me Firstly, a bit of context about me, especially if you’re considering doing this yourself. I first walked the Camino in 2022, taking on the Norte, and quickly became hooked. Since then, I’ve walked…
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The Camino Portuguese (Coastal route): what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE (COASTAL ROUTE): WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. I first walked the Camino Portuguese Coastal route in March 2024. In late 2026, I returned to the route. The first time, I walked a few days with my mother, and the rest solo. This time around, John and…
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A short guide to taking the pilgrim boat on the Camino Spiritual Variant
A SHORT GUIDE TO TAKING THE PILGRIM BOAT ON THE CAMINO SPIRITUAL VARIANT. I will admit, I made a bit of a mistake when it came to arranging our journey on the pilgrim boat from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontecesures. There are two companies operating the route: one has a…
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The Spiritual Variant of the Camino Portuguese: all you need to know
THE SPIRITUAL VARIANT OF THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. A bit of a spoiler alert, but the Spiritual Variant for us was, a highlight of the entire walk. We’d been walking the Camino Portuguese Coastal Route, joining the Central Route in Redondela, and by the time we…
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The Camino Mozarabe: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO MOZARABE: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino Mozarabe was one of those routes that we weren’t quite sure what to expect from before we started walking. It turned out to be full of surprises, from mountain views and ancient Roman history to tiny villages, brilliant food…
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The Camino Primitivo: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino Primitivo has a reputation for being one of the tougher Camino routes. It’s hillier, quieter and, in places, a little more challenging than some of the better-known routes into Santiago de Compostela. And it’s also one of our favourites.…
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Why I think the Camino Portuguese is the best route for first timers
WHY I THINK THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE IS THE BEST ROUTE FOR FIRST TIMERS. If you’re planning your first Camino, choosing the route can feel like a huge decision. For me though, the Camino Portuguese is one of the easiest routes to recommend to first-timers. It offers forgiving terrain, good infrastructure…
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Why Walk the Camino de Santiago in 2026? Twelve Reasons That Still Hold True
WHY WALK THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO? I first wrote this post in 2022, after completing my first Camino. Since then, my partner and I have walked well over 5,000 kilometres across Spain. The Camino has changed – it’s busier, better documented, and further from the secret it once was. But…
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Do you need to book accommodation on the Camino de Santiago?
DO YOU NEED TO BOOK ACCOMMODATION ON THE CAMINO: A DETAILED GUIDE. The debate about whether or not to book accommodation is always a lively one. I’ve lost count of how many discussions I’ve had with fellow walkers who are firmly in one camp or the other – some choose…
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The Portuguese Coastal Route vs the Central Route: Which should you walk?
THE PORTUGUESE COASTAL CAMINO OR THE CENTRAL ROUTE: WHICH SHOULD YOU WALK? One of my favourite topics is Camino routes. If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll already know this! And if you’re new here, by way of a short introduction – we’ve walked more than 12 different…