Posts Tagged ‘Camino’
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HOW TO PREVENT BED-BUGS ON THE CAMINO (EP19)
Introduction Many people ask me about bedbugs on the Camino. I think there is the impression that they are rife along the Frances route and I hear of stories where people are spraying their gear and themselves with all sorts of chemicals in order to prevent bedbugs. I am here to put your mind at…
Read MoreTen Money Saving Tips for A Camino De Santiago Pilgrim (EP18)
Introduction The good news is that the Camino is a very inexpensive way of spending a month in Spain (and certainly cheaper than most other European countries). If you are on a budget then you can expend to pay no more than €35 a day, which will include accommodation and food… yep! Just €35 a…
Read MoreFive Small Items That Are Super Useful For The Camino
The small things in life make all the difference, and the Camino is no exception. This week, I would like to share with you five very small, lightweight items that no pilgrim should be without. Some of these are very obvious, but hopefully, even if you do not use the items yourself then carrying them…
Read More12 Things You Need To Know About the Camino, Before You Go!
If you are thinking about walking the Camino De Santiago then this may be the blog for you. As a soon to be Pilgrim, there are many questions that I am often asked, so I thought that a blog may be the ideal place to answer them. Here are the twelve most frequent questions that…
Read MoreBook Review – The Year We Seized The Day : A True Story of Friendship and Renewal on the Camino
Julia’s Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction The utterly compelling and inspirational account of how two very different writers tackle their demons walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the legendary medieval pilgrimage across Spain Elizabeth Best had always wanted to go on a pilgrimage. Colin Bowles had never given it a moment’s thought. But by…
Read MoreSharing The Camino Love | A Podcast with Bev Thorogood
A few weeks ago I attended the She Enjoy’s Success Summit which is hosted by the lovely Vivien Joy. It was a fabulous event and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to share my passion of the Camino De Santiago (a 500 trek across Northern Spain) to a room full of ladies for…
Read MoreEp11 – The Camino Talk Show with Pilgrim Bubba Edwards
Bubba from Virginia was a 360llb (his words) guy who walked the Camino for personal reasons (which he shares with everyone). This interview is totally inspiring! If you are worried that perhaps you may not be fit enough, or you need the best gear then think again. Bubba is now full of life with a…
Read MoreDAY 4 – CAMIÑO INGLÉS | THE ONE WITH MY SPECIAL FLOWER
Day 4 – Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma DISTANCE: A gruelling 16.89 miles, 27km, 38k steps. TERRAIN: Some very steep hills today. There were beautiful woods with eucalyptus trees but there was also lots of road walking. I miss the ocean views. I was awake at 6 am but today I promised to wait for…
Read MoreEP9 – THE CAMINO TALK SHOW WITH PILGRIM FERNANDO TORAL FROM ARGENTINA
Fernando is a seasoned pilgrim having walked the Camino a few times, and even appeared on TV to tell his story. Fernando and his wife Ale were part of our Camino family on the very first trip that we encountered and we share many experiences together. From playing spoons to teaching each other how to…
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