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Practical writing, food, culture, and the small moments that make a Camino. New posts every few weeks.
Top 10 Places to Eat in San Sebastián (Camino del Norte)
The Basque pintxos capital of the world, walked through on day 2 of the Norte. Where to eat — and what to order — when you only have one night.
9 min read
What to Eat on the Camino de Santiago (Regional Food Guide)
From Basque pintxos to Galician pulpo, the Camino is a tour of Spain's regional cooking. Here's what to order in each region you walk through.
12 min read
Best Restaurants in León for Pilgrims
Where to find the best cecina, morcilla, and free tapas in the Barrio Húmedo and beyond.
8 min read
Where to Eat in Santiago de Compostela After Finishing the Camino
You've made it. Now eat. The best Galician seafood, octopus, and wine in Santiago — including the spots most pilgrims miss.
8 min readTop Tapas Stops Along the Camino Francés
From Pamplona's Calle Estafeta to León's Barrio Húmedo, here are the towns where you should plan your dinner around tapas — and where they're free with a drink.
7 min read