Category: Camino de Santiago related

I’ll be walking the Camino from St. Jean beginning 10/2 for two weeks. I know the weather can be tricky this time of year but I’m wondering if it’s absolutely necessary to bring a...

My hiking poles don’t fit inside my checked luggage (they do “shrink down” but are still too long). I’m thinking about attaching them with bungie cords to my checked luggage. Do you think this...

This question is a good one, most guidebooks show the practical information. But what abut the historical information?   The camino guidebook I purchased didn’t have any historical references to the cities. Just maps...

A post from 2015, but still relevant today. One of our forum members lists 37 lessons that was learned on the Camino de Santiago.  A long post, so not for everyone. Might help newbies,...

The Cathedral in Santiago is the end for many pilgrims. Here seen looking up Rua da Fonte de San Miguel.

One forum memberthat has walked the camino many times, explains his travling plans for his next walk.  My first goal was to get a cheap flight to Spain: I got it on www.norwegian.com : Ca 150...

This is a question that comes up a lot on the forum. Here is one from 2012.  I am debating on whether or not to stop for the night in Orisson or to continue...

This question came up last year on the forum.  Does anyone know a tattoo shop in Santiago that he trusts? I want to do a tattoo when I arrive there ( instead of doing...

  Interesting observation from an america plgrim regarding T-Mobile and dada usage in europe. I’ve been using and recommending T-Mobile to those going on Camino and other international travelers for years, since it has...

This forum member is going to rent a bike to ride the Camino de Santiago and has the following question: So my question: I am traveling fairly soon but have been indecisive about what...

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...