Tag: #caminodesantiago

  • The Camino Primitivo: It’s a Hike, Not a Walk

    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! 

    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.

  • The Caminoist – Who Are We?

    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.

  • Planning to Walk a Camino in Europe: What You Need to Know

    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.