If you want to go on the Camino de Santiago for the first time, you probably have many questions. Where to start? What equipment do you need on Compostela? Where to sleep on the Camino de Santiago…? I reassure you, once you know which itinerary, way, camino you want to
Where do we sleep on the Camino de Santiago ? Do I have to book my accommodation in advance? What are the different accommodations? I receive these kinds of questions very often and I finally took the time to write an article to help you prepare your journey. First of
Damned sure that, as regards the rain, … I know the subject pretty well! I think that on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela, I have been walking more kilometers under the rain than some people in a lifetime! Between us: I really could have done without this bad
Humans like to complicate everything . Create boxes in boxes. Sub-categorize. Marketing loves it too. So, you “must” have 15 different pairs of shoes, one or two for each activity, whether hiking, trekking, Nordic walking or trail. Same goes for the 1000 varieties of yogurt: the diet one, some with fruits or an infinity
First step is to make sure you know what we are talking about: hiking. You are aware of it, right? You better be, otherwise shoot me an email and I will happily share with you my love for hiking. It recently became my favorite subject EVER. You only gotta be
HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN YOUR HIKING AND TRAIL RUNNING SHOES There are some activities we easily postpone to another day. Well, at least I do. I don’t know you, you may have a passion for cleaning, that take great pride and pleasure deep cleaning its shoes after a muddy run.
“Why do people walk the Camino de Santiago?” It’s a question I get asked a lot. This human and spiritual adventure draws thousands of pilgrims every year from all over the world — and this enthusiasm often sparks curiosity. But why embark on such an ancient pilgrimage? What can this
At first, when I thought about writing an article about hiking I was gonna go for something like “why is hiking better than…” or “why is hiking so much cooler than running”. Even “why you should be hiking instead of laying down at the beach”. Nah! Hiking is not better.
Walking the Camino de Santiago is much more than a hike: it’s an inner adventure, filled with encounters, doubts, laughter, and breathtaking landscapes. After several journeys on the Camino, I share here my practical advice and personal stories, to help you prepare for your own departure… or simply to take you on a journey through a book.