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  1. hijadeUtah

    Solo woman cyclist Camino Del Norte

    Hi there! I have walked el Camino Frances twice as well as el Camino Portugues and el primitivo. I wanted to walk el Camino Del Norte this summer, but have a foot injury that is flaring up and potentially interfering with those plans. I am considering biking el norte instead of walking. I am a...
  2. S

    Solo Female Traveller?

    Hello everyone! I am looking to start my trip on the 20th of April (looking at either the France or Portuguese route) solo. I've had a lot of backlash off my family saying it is not safe and I am crazy, that I need to do a planned group walk. It's sent me into a bit of a spiral and I've started...
  3. S

    Solo trip in 2 weeks?!

    Without divulging my life, I'm having a really bad time and decided last night I want to walk the camino as it's something I have been talking about for years. However, due to my partners deployments and I think it's better for me to do it sooner rather than later, I am looking to start around...
  4. L

    Alert Solo Women Beware! Men threatening women just north of Albergaria-a-Velha in the woods (Parque do Monte da Nossa Sra do Socorro)

    ...early start this year.” So since it is obvious the Portuguese police do not really care about finding this person, I thought I should let any solo women planning to walk through this area to avoid it and go by means of the more populated city streets. What a shame that pathetic, powerless...
  5. G

    Walking solo and staying in hotels - share your experience of solitude

    I will be doing my first Camino solo from Porto (Coastal/Litoral + Spiritual Variente) next April and plan to stay in private accommodation, hoping the solitude will enable me to connect more deeply with my spiritual self and with God. To quote John Brierley: “… the basic counsel is to go on...
  6. JW321

    Booked my flight, does this mean it's really happening?! Frances route from SJPP - Late Oct.-Dec (Solo walker from Missouri, USA)

    ...the Arcteryx Aerios 30? It's the one that felt the best at REI the other day (with 15lbs in it.) and I am considering it. I will be traveling solo, but I really enjoy meeting people. I have stayed in MANY hostels over my travels and typically have no issues meeting and hanging out with new...
  7. M

    Woman Traveling solo

    Hi all! How you can travel solo to Camino de Santiago? Do we have to booked the hostales/hotel ahed of time. What if I don’t get the place on time or take me more time to get to the other stage? Will u always be around people? I’m a bit afraid if I feel alone
  8. timr

    A solo American lady on the VF: Guardian article

    This is from tomorrow's weekend Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/sep/08/i-walked-1000-miles-alone-through-europe-and-learned-that-fear-is-the-price-of-freedom
  9. JustJack

    Solo walkers - what kinds of food do you buy at grocery stores?

    ...of half-eaten food). Or the cost of buying all the ingredients was more expensive than simply going to a bar to eat. So for those of you that walk alone, what sorts of things would you buy to eat at supermarkets? As a solo pilgrim were you able to eat more cheaply at a supermarket than a...
  10. LUISA G

    First time, Solo pilgrim on Portugal coast from Porto - seeking advice

    Hi pilgrims, I am hoping to plan for El Camino this year in October is this a good time? Not too busy and crowded? I am a First time, Solo pilgrim on Portugal coast I would be so grateful with any help planning itinerary starting in Porto. Thank you 😊
  11. vkimble

    Solo Trip on CF from Leon: Planning Guide - Weather question

    Hello! I am Veronica from California, USA and I am planning my first solo trip along the CF, starting from Leon this September. I am looking for insight about the weather and how much rain (if any) I could expect.
  12. T

    Need 7 days walk plan -1st time in Camino, solo teaveler

    Hi, I want to go around 30 /04 or 1/05/2023. This is my first time. I have 7 days and no idea on the map. Chat gpt as most beautiful way proposed french way from saint jean pied de porte to Logrono. Would be occassion to visit santo domingo de silos abbey close. But this not the way to...
  13. P

    Camino del norte or frances as a solo female traveler

    Hi! I am thinking of doing a camino route for the first time this June. As a solo female traveler, I have been advised to do the frances but I am also considering del Norte. My main goal is to speak as much Spanish as possible and make new friends with whom I can continue to chat after my...
  14. Conchita Espino

    Can you hike El Camino de Costa Rica Solo?

    Yes, though you have to study the information on the website well and either get as briefing from David Rodriguez or get the detailed book on Amazon by Evan Brashier and then update the lodging information with what’s on the website. You have to make lodging reservation and sections 3,4 snd 10...
  15. MARSKA

    1st pilgrimage, 65, female, solo, asking for advice

    I am a 65 yr old woman from the USA planning my first Camino. I will be solo. After researching routes, weather, lodging, food, communities, etc. for the past 2 weeks, I find that I am in need of advice from pilgrims who have some experience. May I take a few minutes of your time to introduce...
  16. roamingpaddy

    My solo walk from Valenca

    Im presently at Redondela after a 30+ km walk yesterday from Tui. The walk was lovely but we had rain almost all day. I encountered about 28 other walkers. I'm at a state of the art albergue, A Dársena Do Francés,just 3 of us staying. I have some hotspots on my feet soles and am a bit worried...
  17. S

    Solo walker early July

    Hello all, I am looking for some expert advice. I will be traveling solo and female. I am not totally sure where exactly to start though my tentative plan is to fly into Milan and start somewhere near there. I don't need to make it all the way to Rome on foot. What are your recommendations? I...
  18. R

    Old-ish solo lady

    Hi everyone. I’ve been saying for years that I want to walk the Camino Frances. I’m currently in a depressive state, so as part of my therapy, am now actively planning to start in early April 2024. I’ve started walking daily - around 5 - 6 km, but I’m building that up slowly. What I would like...
  19. littlegreen60

    First timer, solo woman senior. Travel company or self book?

    Hi Everyone I am considering walking my first Camino, solo, from Sarria in June. I am 62 and in fair shape, but I really want to be able to take my time and not push, like maybe 12 days. I almost booked with a self guided tour company, but once they added the solo surcharge, it seemd too...
  20. nreyn12

    You want to walk the Camino on your own, solo, BUT . . . 2023-01-20

    Unsure about walking the Camino alone? You know you will meet people . . . but would you like to have a few people to get started with? And how about some help planning and preparing for your pilgrimage? I help people (10 pilgrims max at a time) get started on the Camino Francés with a program...

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