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The comment was: Just completed the Camino Frances and thought to share five key insights from my Camino experience with the novice pilgrims: …click here to read the 5 tips given to new pilgrims in our Camino de Santiago forum.
Many prospective pilgrims wonder “how much does a pilgrimage cost?”. This is of course depending on may things, but in the Camino forum we have a great discussion here on the Cost of the Camino de Santiago.
So you have bought your plane ticket, you have a few days left until you leave and you are finetuning your backpack. And the the doubt comes in “Have I forgotten anything?”. Have a look at what other pilgrims suggests as a pack list in our Camino Wiki. There inevitably will be a clash of…
Many pilgrims ask in the forum about “What sleeping bag should I take on my pilgrimage?”. Some bring one from home and some buy one once they arrive in Spain. The answer to this question depends ofcourse on when, and what camino you are walking. Here is one post realted to sleeping bags on the…
If you are new to the pilgrimage to Santiago, you may not know some of the “lingo”. 3 terms that are helpful to know are: The Credencial The Compostela The Fisterrana In the forum, this is all explained here in this post. Another good place for some frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the pilgrimage would…
One of the most asked questions in our pilgrim forum is the question: “What should I bring with me?” One of our forum members, atlanticheart, suggested the following packlist and got a lot of feedback on it.
Many first time pilgrims, automatically think that the traditional raincoat is the only option for rain protection while on the pilgrimage. But what about a poncho?