Tag: Camino de Santiago Commentary
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Camino Mozarabe: Cordoba to Merida Daily Stages
CAMINO MOZARABE: CORDOBA TO MERIDA DAILY STAGES. Earlier this year we walked the Camino Mozarabe from Almeria to Merida. A wonderful adventure that gave us an insight into just how magical the quieter Camino routes can be. In this blog post, we set out our daily stages for the final…
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The Camino de Santiago Statistics & Trends Over Time
THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO STATISTICS & TRENDS OVER TIME. Are there any other Camino geeks out there? If so, this blog post is especially for you. We got our hands on recent data from the Pilgrims Office in Santiago and decided to see what we could find. Below we analyze…
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10 unique things about walking a pilgrimage in England
Walking a pilgrimage in England……the new Camino from Reading to Southampton What is a pilgrimage? Have you seen the recent BBC show “pilgrimage”? A couple of celebs have been tasked with walking through Portugal to the holy site of Fatima. Many of the famous characters, which include former Boyzone members,…
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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…
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Budget Hiking: Why hiking isn’t just for the wealthy
It can sometimes feel that you need to have all the latest gear to go hiking. There is so much stuff available, windproof, rainproof, feather down jackets, sweat wicking layers, golden hiking boots – you name it, you can probably find it. Don’t get me wrong, we have definitely been…
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Transformational Travel Experience: Thru-hiking
TRANSFORMATIONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES: Thru-hiking, the ultimate transformation “Meet me there, where the sea meets the sky, Lost but finally free.” Raynor Winn, The Salt Path The Salt Path by Raynor Winn I’ve just finished one of the most thought provoking books I’ve ever read, The Salt Path by Raynor Winn.…
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11 Best Michelin Star Restaurants on the Camino de Santiago
It might seem a bit strange to write about Michelin Star restaurants on the Camino de Santiago. But what could be better when walking the Camino than treating yourself to a wonderful meal in an incredible setting? We love the Menu Del Dias in Spain, but we also love to…
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Summer vs Autumn on the Camino de Santiago
Are you planning to walk the Camino and wondering when the best time of year is to walk. Here’s our guide to Summer vs Autumn on the Camino. The Camino de Santiago offers many wonderful routes. But you can also choose what time of year to complete the Camino, which…
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Habits to avoid on the Camino de Santiago
You’ve heard about the 7 types of people you’ll meet and love on the Camino. But what about the 7 habits that everyone should avoid? Let’s raise a glass to not becoming one of these people! Locomotive Snoring on the Camino Most Albergue rooms with be filled with the sounds…
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10 things to know before walking the Camino
In July 2022, we walked our first Camino de Santiago. As I reflect on my recent experience and planning for my next one (Camino Portuguese in October,) I’m thinking about what I wish I’d known before I took on this adventure. Here are 10 things to know before walking the…