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What I Wish I Knew Before Walking the Camino: 8 Camino de Santiago Tips for Beginners
Walking your first Camino de Santiago is an exciting milestone that can offer a sense of freedom, simplicity, and strength. It’s also one of the hardest journeys you’ll ever take, which can leave you feeling nervous — I know I was filled with both joyful anticipation and sheer nerves before…
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Food On the Camino de Santiago: What to Eat When Doing the Pilgrimage
Having lived in Spain in my mid-20's, I knew that Spain had a reputation for amazing food, but it varies from region to region. Upon deciding to do the Camino de Santiago, which traverses through every different regions, I was excited to once again sample Spain's simple yet delicious food.
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Start here for Camino de Santiago Resources
On this page, you’ll find a curated list of the best articles on this site related to planning a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago — whether it’s a week from Sarria, two weeks from Porto, or a month from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The tips are broken down into categories so you…
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Our Favorite Travel Insurance for the Camino de Santiago: World Nomads
Whether you are just booking your trip on the Camino de Santiago or are sitting in a hostel in Sarria wondering, “Should I get travel insurance for the Camino?” you’re in the right place.
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Complete Guide to Albergues on the Camino de Santiago
Albergues are an essential part of how pilgrims travel along the Camino and are often one of the most memorable things about the trek. Because they are unlike other hostels, it’s important to know what to expect when trying to find and book accommodation on the Camino de Santiago.
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Why Do People Walk the Camino? 5 Interesting Reasons
If you asked people who have walked the Camino de Santiago what their reason for going is, you would hear many different reasons. We may not be able to write about them all, but we’ll explore five popular reasons why people walk the Camino de Santiago in this article.
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What is the Camino de Santiago? Your Complete Explainer
If you’ve landed here, you’re wondering what the Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, as it's called in English, is. Perhaps you heard a friend mention the famous pilgrimage or it popped up in your social media feed.
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Best Camino de Santiago Guidebooks to Use on the Trek
Which Camino de Santiago guidebook should you pack for your trip to Spain? As there are several popular Camino travel guides on the virtual shelves, it can be hard to narrow it down to just one. But trust me, you’re not going to want to weigh down your backpack with…
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Best Time to Walk the Camino de Santiago: All Four Seasons Explained
So you’ve heard of this trek of a lifetime called the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Gaining popularity in the last few years, it’s certainly a “must do” for those that hear its majestic call to unplug and walk. But, what’s the best time to walk the Camino de Santiago…
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How Much Does it Cost to Walk the Camino de Santiago?
So you’re thinking about backpacking the Camino de Santiago? Amazing! But the big questions that are on everyone’s mind are, “How much does the Camino de Santiago cost? How much should I budget for it?”
