In 2016, I had the adventure of a lifetime. I walked the epic Camino de Santiago Frances. The Camino de Santiago Frances is an incredible 700-kilometre trek across Northern Spain. The trail begins in France at Saint Jean Pied du Port and crosses the mighty Pyrenees into Spain. For over 30 days, I trekked across […]
Camino de Santiago. Some Journeys You Must Walk Alone.
The Camino de Santiago is a network of trails throughout Europe with one end destination in Spain. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the alleged final resting place of St. James. The Camino de Santiago is not just a walk. It is a journey of a lifetime, a spiritual adventure that calls people from […]
10 Things You Need To Know About The Camino De Santiago.
For a thousand years, millions of people have walked the legendary Camino de Santiago, experiencing the spirit of the Camino, and life as a pilgrim. Here are 10 things you need to know about the Camino de Santiago. 1. Camino de Santiago means Way of St James and refers to the different routes leading to […]
24 Hours In Labruge On The Portuguese Camino De Santiago
Labruge is a small seaside town located on the Portuguese Coastal Camino de Santiago. While the area is renowned for the white sands and crystal clear waters of the many beaches in the area, the town does have a surprising number of cultural places and natural areas to visit. Let’s take a look at the […]
24 Hours In Matosinhos on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago
Matosinhos is located just a short few kilometres from Porto, a major starting point of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. As Matosinhos is well-known for its beach life and seafood restaurants, many Porto residents visit Matosinhos to kick back and enjoy the sunshine during the summer months. Matosinhos isn’t just a busy port and beach […]
Odd Poles & Baggy Trousers on the Camino de Santiago by Paula Rooney
My Camino was unique, just as everyone’s Camino is unique. We all follow the yellow arrows, the brass shells on the floor and the stone waymarkers. Yet, we all have a different experience on our Camino. We all experience laughter, pain, hunger, camaraderie, sleepless nights, joy, and pride. There is just enough pain on the […]
24 Hours in Ferrol on the Camino de Santiago Ingles
The historical port city of Ferrol sits on the stunning northern coast of Galicia, Spain. While Ferrol has a rich maritime history, beginning as a small fishing village, the city is well-known as the starting point of the Camino de Santiago Ingles, also known as the English Way. The Camino de Santiago Ingles came into […]
24 Hours In Saint Jean Pied De Port on the Camino de Santiago Frances
Nestled in the Pyrenees mountains of France, just across the border from Spain, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (meaning St Jean at the foot of the pass) is often known as the gateway to the Camino Frances and many pilgrims choose to begin their Camino from the town. The town is also the end point of three Caminos: Le […]
Camino de Santiago – Walking In A Winter Wonderland.
While the main Camino Season runs from April to October, many pilgrims choose to walk during the winter months for a variety of different reasons. Outside of the main season, the Camino de Santiago is much more sedate, with lower numbers of pilgrims on the trail. For the pilgrim searching for peace and quiet on […]
What Happens After The Camino De Santiago?
On the second to last day of my Camino, I picked up a leaflet entitled What comes after the Camino while enjoying a coffee at a café on the way. The leaflet by La Fuente Del Peregrino includes a story inspired by an encounter between Jesus and the rich young man. “One day, a young […]