Category: Camino de Santiago
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My secret hack to avoid blisters on the Camino de Santiago
Blisters! The plague of anyone walking the Camino de Santiago. But, what should you do about blisters on the Camino? Can they be avoided and if so how? And, what should you do if you get them? Find out more below. Will I get blisters on the Camino de Santiago?…
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How much should your backpack weigh for the Camino de Santiago?
Packing for the Camino de Santiago starts with the backpack. It’s very important to pick the right one for you and to ensure that it does not weigh too much. But how much should your backpack weigh for the Camino de Santiago and how big should it be? For a…
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Do you need a towel for the Camino de Santiago?
If you’re preparing for the Camino de Santiago you may have a few questions about what to pack. Amongst these you might wonder whether you need a towel for the Camino de Santiago. And, if so, what type of towel is best to pack? Find out more in our short…
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Camino de Santiago packing list for women: Should I pack cosmetics for the Camino?
Packing for the Camino de Santiago is one of the hardest and most important parts of preparation before you set off. It’s my belief that Camino de Santiago packing list for women is even harder to get right! You have probably heard that you need to pack light, but you…
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10 best cities on the Camino de Santiago
One of the things that we love about walking the Camino de Santiago is that the routes take you through some fabulous Spanish cities, as well as towns and villages. Many of these cities may not be destinations that you would fly into directly, especially if you’re coming from outside…
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Best hats for the Camino de Santiago in 2025
When packing for the Camino de Santiago, you will probably be wondering about the best hats for the Camino. If you’re walking in the summer, a hat is essential. There are few sections of Camino that will be shaded from the sun and without a decent hat, you will put…
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Can you do laundry on the Camino de Santiago?
Before we walked our first Camino de Santiago, this was one of the questions on our mind. Surely it’s not possible to carry enough clean clothing for one month? No, it’s not! So, can you do laundry on the Camino de Santiago? Find out in our short guide. You can…
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How to avoid the ‘race for beds’ on the Camino de Santiago
Top Tips😍 Short on time? Some of our top recommendations for avoiding the race for beds are: 🏨Best albergues: We’ve written about our favourite albergues on the Portuguese, Frances and Norte in detail. But, our top pick for THE BEST ALBERGUE on each route is: These are small boutique albergues…
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Camino del Norte Daily Stages: A Complete Guide to Planning Your Camino
CAMINO DEL NORTE DAILY STAGES: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR CAMINO. Updated for 2026. If you’re planning to walk the Camino del Norte, one of the biggest parts of your preparation will be deciding how far to walk each day. To help you plan your route, we’ve put together…
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101 Pilgrims of the Camino Camino de Santiago
101 PILGRIMS OF THE CAMINO: BOOK OUT NOW. We love the Camino de Santiago. It is without a doubt, our happy place. We’ve shared some fantastic times on the way and we’ve met so many amazing people. In fact, we cannot talk highly enough of the Camino community. But, we…