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Camino Fire Safety – Staying Safe on the Camino
The spring and summer of 2026 has set heat records across Europe, and those heatwaves contributed to a dangerous fire season in Spain, France, and Portugal. In recent years, Spain and Portugal have faced significant wildfire threats during periods of dry, hot weather, following a prolonged drought between 2021 and 2025. If you are walking…
Taking the Caminos Less Traveled
Why Walk A Camino? As brand-new residents of France and recently retired diplomats, we were looking for a fresh adventure to explore Europe, step away from 24/7 connectivity and mark our transition to a new phase of life. Our Camino experience delivered on all of our goals. Aside from a few short vacation day hikes,…
The Camino Primitivo: It’s a Hike, Not a Walk
Guest writer Michelle Jennings describes her experience on the Camino Primitivo. One of the more challenging Camino routes, the Primitivo begins at the Cathedral of Oviedo and stretches approximately 321 kilometers (200 miles) to Santiago de Compostela.
Welcome to Walking Season!
I’ve always done things differently. That mindset shapes how I walk the Camino de Santiago and how I help others to make choices that fit their needs for their walk. In this piece I review my Camino Frances approach.
Walking Through Transition
A piece by Guest Blogger Monica Pons who reviews her experiene walking the Camino during a major life transition. Through her walking experience Monica explores the idea that sometimes you choose the Camino – sometimes the Camino chooses you.
Why Walking A Camino Solo Is One of the Best Individual Travel Experiences
Walking a Camino alone is safer and more social than you think. A firsthand account of solo Camino travel, safety, and a few recommendations if you are considering walking alone.
The Caminoist – Who Are We?
As a former diplomat and international aid worker, I spent much of my adult life working in the most challenging countries in the world. In 2012, I joined a friend for a portion of the Camino Francés. What started as a break from a busy life became a passion.
Why We Walk – One Pilgrim’s Story
Guest writer Ana Maria Brum, a Portuguese national and auberge owner, tells the story of her first Camino walk along the Portuguese way and the story of how that walk inspired her to support the Camino community through her work.
Planning to Walk a Camino in Europe: What You Need to Know
What are the key elements of planning your Camino walk? Overview of basic considerations including timing, choosing the route, preparing to walk and insight on the Compostela certificate.
Places I love – Rome
Overview of some favorite spots in Rome from time living there. Not Camino-focused content but may be useful to those walking the Via Francigena