Tag: Camino de Santiago

  • Which Way? Long Distance Walks in the World

    Long Distance Walks in the World Got an itch to get out and go for a long walk? And by “long walk” I mean a really LONG walk. From centuries old routes to newly minted tracks there is no lack of places to wander on foot in this world. Many trails have been experiencing a…

  • So You Want to Walk the Camino de Santiago – My Routing

    During this time of the COVID-19 I will periodically post about my travels and travel ideas. Hopefully we can soon return to the world. Take care, stay safe, stay inside. For my final posting about walking the Camino Frances I will post my own personal route and where I stayed. It took me 39 days…

  • So You Want to Walk The Camino de Santiago – Resources

    During this time of the COVID-19 I will periodically post about my travels and travel ideas. Hopefully we can soon return to the world. Take care, stay safe, stay inside. At time of posting all Camino de Santiago routes closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Internet. Apps. Guidebooks (paper and e-books). There is no…

  • So You Want To Walk the Camino de Santiago – Gear

    So You Want To Walk the Camino de Santiago – Gear

    We have looked at routes, and then accommodations. Now let’s go to gear. What to bring with you will vary from person to person. There are, of course, some basics such as baggage and shoes. After that items will vary depending on your personal tastes and needs. In this post I will list what I…

  • So You Want To Walk The Camino de Santiago – Accommodations

    So You Want To Walk The Camino de Santiago – Accommodations

    You’ve decided on your route. Now let’s look at the types of accommodations. The times when I’ve relayed my Camino experiences to people many have asked about them – particularly what options are there. So let’s take a look. ALBERGUES (HOSTELS) – “Albergue” is Spanish for hostel. While walking my Camino it was these Camino-specific…

  • So You Want to Walk The Camino de Santiago – The Routes

    So You Want to Walk The Camino de Santiago – The Routes

    Walking the Camino de Santiago across the north of Spain is no easy feat. Walking for hours on end can be tiring among other things (yet so very rewarding, in my opinion). There is much to consider. Everything from time of year to go, how far you will walk, should you do it on your…

  • Wander Diaries – My Camino, My Way

    Wander Diaries – My Camino, My Way

    My last post showed photos up to the halfway point. This post will show the second half right to Santiago de Campostela. Yes, to the end. Which means I did it. I freakin’ did it!! At the start I wondered if it was even possible for me to achieve my goal. I had such physical…

  • Photos Along The Way

    Hello. Decided to post a few of the photos I’ve taken. I’m currently in León for a couple nights. I will write more about the Camino when I am home, about the Camino moments that stand out. Until then… Visit some churches (those ceilings though!) Those sunrises never get old. All photos taken and owned…