With the world being a crazy place right now, and many of us stuck at home, we wanted to give you some good resources to continue researching your Camino. There are lots of books and movies and Youtube resources out there, and here are a few of our favorites!
The Way (2012)
In this 3 part series, we’re helping you plan the perfect Camino de Santiago tour for you. In part one we covered the basics- amount of time you have, the time of year you’ll be traveling and what type of Camino experience you’re looking for.
In part 2, we’re specifically breaking down the tours- guided vs self-guided and the advantages of both.
Dietary restrictions can be intimidating when traveling in another country. It can be especially worrisome if you’re walking long distances and really need healthy food and meals to keep up your strength. While Spain is a meat loving country, there are many options for a vegetarian in Spain.
This question comes up quite often- can I walk the Camino if I’m overweight or not in the best physical shape? And the answer is- DEFINITELY! I can’t tell you how many people I’ve seen walking the Camino of all shapes, sizes and physical abilities. You won’t be looked at funny, no one will judge your size or pace, and people respect each other and their journeys. Most travelers aren’t in the best shape or aren’t accustomed to walking long distances each day, and that’s ok. Everyone sets their own walking tempo and they arrive when they arrive.
So, you’re thinking of walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain? Maybe you’ve watched the movie, The Way, or have heard some friends talking about it. But the idea is in your head and it’s on your bucket list, so where do you even begin? It can be overwhelming reading message boards and articles about gear, places to stay, and figuring out all the logistics, but in this 3-part series, we want to help you plan the most successful Camino trip possible.
This section of the Camino del Norte (Northern Camino) connects the two most important cities in the Basque Country, known for its fantastic food and impressive landscapes. This route will have you traveling along picturesque fishing villages on the Cantabric seashore and also through beautiful interior mountain landscapes and fertile valleys. Unlike on some of the other Caminos, it is physically more demanding as you will have to negotiate slopes into the mountains.
I love Spanish food with all my heart! But it took me awhile to figure out the hidden gems of the cuisine and what and when to eat certain foods. It’s almost tragic that some travelers walk the Camino without really understanding or caring about what to order. I’ve put together the top 5 list of things you MUST eat while in Galicia.
The official Pilgrim office in Santiago updated the process to request the Compostela. The Compostela is the official certificate and accreditation of completing the Camino. It is a beautiful certificate written in Latin (English translation is below) and is a joyous keepsake for many travelers. Before the new system, you would walk into Santiago and line up at the office waiting your turn to show your stamped pilgrim passport.