Hiking the Camino
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela: 16 facts
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the proud final destination of every pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. The beautiful cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represents a truly grand [...]
How many Camino routes are there?
Did you know that there is more than one Camino or Way of St. James. The route that is often mistaken for the Camino de Santiago is the Camino Frances. This is by far [...]
Camino Frances: Best Stages
The Camino Frances is the “classic Way of St. James” and leads from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela. Here are some wonderful stages on the most popular last 160 kilometers of this famous [...]
Hiking the Camino de Santiago Route – Top 7 Sights and Experiences
The world famous Camino Frances hiking route along the greater Camino de Santiago is located in the very northwest corner of Spain and is an iconic pilgrimage route dating back [...]
Interview with Beth Jusino author of “Walking to the End of the World: A Thousand Miles on the Camino De Santiago”
“Walking to the End of the World: A Thousand Miles on the Camino De Santiago” by Beth Jusino is a story of real struggle, companionship and inspiration and is the [...]
Benefits Of Solo Hiking The Camino
Solo hiking The Camino is a great way to meet people. Staying in B&Bs, visiting local bars and restaurants, and striking up conversations with people on the trail is incredibly [...]
Pilgrimage or Walking Holiday?
We recently wrote about thru-hiking as a form of long-distance hiking. Pilgrimages and walking holidays are other types of long-distance, multi-day hikes. The question is, what sets a pilgrimage apart [...]
Camino de Santiago 101: A Beginner’s Guide
The Camino de Santiago draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims each year. Each are lured by their own unique reason; spirituality, camaraderie and fitness are just some of those reasons. [...]