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I'd like some recommendations about where to find the most current and up to date information about albergues that are actually open.
I'm currently walking the camino Frances, and I can't even begin to list the number of albergues that are...
I have not seen yoga classes offered along the Camino Frances, though I would love it if there was. It could be extremely helpful. I've been practicing on my own along the way. During my last camino, I brought along a grippy yoga towel. This...
It's often been said that the Camino, as well as everything around it, can be a reflection of one's inner habits and philosophies on life as a whole. I've been reflecting on this myself for the last few weeks, as I expended an unbalanced amount...
I don't have advice about choosing your route, but I do want to share some thoughts about crowds, and reassure you that 95% of your day will be spent with only the wind in your ears. You might meet a lot of people, but this will likely be in the...
Just remember that it does take time to travel. I would knock off at least one travel day to get to each of these "pieces".
Where did you stop on the Norte? Can you get back there easily?
It is easiest to get to Burgos by bus from Madrid and...
I plan to book flights between major cities... Madrid, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Burgos, Leon, Porto, etc.
The flights all seem quite short, and hopefully, timed so not too many days would be lost to travel.
I'm planning my second camino from mid March until mid April. I have 4 weeks total, which will probably allow about 25 walking days.
I walked the Camino Frances 10 years ago, and skipped the section from Burgos to Leon because I felt a...
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