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Practical writing, food, culture, and the small moments that make a Camino. New posts every few weeks.
Complete Guide to the Camino Francés (Stages, Towns, Tips)
Everything you need to plan the most popular Camino: 33 stages from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago, with town stops, distances, and honest tips.
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Camino Portugués vs Camino Francés: Which One Should You Choose?
A side-by-side comparison of the two most popular Caminos — distance, scenery, crowds, food, and which one suits which kind of pilgrim.
10 min readBest Time of Year to Walk the Camino de Santiago
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, albergue availability, and what to expect when on the Francés, Portugués, and Norte.
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How Long Does It Take to Walk the Camino? (Route Breakdown)
Realistic timelines for every major Camino route, with daily distance averages and tips for fitting it into a working life.
7 min readWhat It Costs to Walk the Camino de Santiago (Full Budget Guide)
A real, line-by-line budget for the Camino — from albergue beds to pilgrim menus, gear, transport, and the things that surprise people.
9 min readHow to Prevent Blisters on the Camino (Real Tips from the Trail)
Blisters end more Caminos than weather, illness, or homesickness combined. Here's how to keep your feet on the trail.
9 min readThings Nobody Tells You About the Camino de Santiago
Bedbugs, snoring, the bizarre social life of an albergue. The unfiltered things you'll wish you'd known before day one.
9 min readThe Honest Packing List: 7 Things Every Pilgrim Forgets
After three Caminos, here is the gear I would never leave home without — and the things I now refuse to carry.
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