Your turn a corner, and there she is
When I walk around Santiago I always have my mobile with me. Sometimes I turn a corner, and the view makes me stop and take a photo. This is one of those examples. You...
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When is the best time to walk the Camino de Santiago?
I asked the forum members this back in 2007 and have gotten almost 700 votes until now (September 2018). The winners seem to be May and September, and this is not a surprise if...
Thought of the day: All you own is in your back
This came up on the forum the other day: How would it be if you had plenty of funds to support you for a life time … and all you had was a backpack...
What about Camiño dos Faros?
Back in May one of our forum members asked: Has anyone in this group walked the Camino dos Faros? If so, how well waymarked is it, any pilgrim-style accommodation, did you meet anyone else...
Camino del Norte or Camino Frances?
The question was: My plan is to start the Norte at the very end of September. This route appeals to me cause I’m a sea lover and I’m wanting to visit a lot of...
Do you get a Compostela if you start in Finisterre or Muxia and walk to Santiago?
This was asked on the forum the other day. The short answer is: Yes, but read the full thread on the forum here: walking from Finisterre or Muxia to Santiago.
So what if I would like to avoid albergues?
The question came up on the forum a while back. The question was: So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I....
Start in Lisbon or Porto?
The question is do we start in Lisbon or Porto? This question came up recently on the forum. Read all the replies from other pilgrims here on Starting in Lisbon or Porto.
Madrid airport hotel recommendation
The question was: I will need a hotel near the Madrid airport upon arrival and then before my return to the U.S. Could anyone recommend an INEXPENSIVE hotel near the airport–or at least from...
A Side-Pilgrimage to Covadonga
This was written up by @Dave on the Camino Forum and might be useful for many. You can see the full thread on the Side pilgrimage to Covadonga here. One of the side-trips that I’ve...
Casa das Crechas in Santiago de Compostela
In the summertime Santiago is buzzing. Pilgrims, tourists and locals hanging out in old town until the late hours. Casa das Crechas is a place with live music that usually have something new every...
