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Practical writing, food, culture, and the small moments that make a Camino. New posts every few weeks.
Ultimate Camino Packing List (What I Brought vs What I Needed)
An honest, weighed-out packing list from someone who has walked three Caminos — what made the cut, what got mailed home, and what I'll never carry again.
12 min read
Best Shoes for Walking the Camino de Santiago (2026 Guide)
Trail runners, hiking shoes, or boots? An honest review of the most common Camino footwear, with picks for wide feet, hot weather, and the rainy Norte.
11 min read
Backpacking the Camino with No Gear: What I Learned the Hard Way
When my luggage didn't arrive in Bilbao, I started the Camino del Norte with the clothes on my back. Here's what I bought, what I borrowed, and what I'd do differently.
8 min readTop 10 Must-Have Items for the Camino (And What to Skip)
The ten things I'd never walk a Camino without — and the popular gear I now leave at home.
7 min readI Walked the Camino with the Wrong Gear — Here's What Happened
Cotton t-shirts, old running shoes, a 65L pack stuffed with books. The mistakes I made on my first Camino, and what they cost me.
8 min readWhat I Wore on the Camino de Santiago (And What I'd Do Differently)
I walked 800km across Spain in Adidas running shoes and gym shorts. Here's exactly what I wore on the Camino de Santiago — and the gear I'd actually recommend instead.
9 min read