Prepare your Camino
Planning
I brought my laptop on the Camino, here's what actually happened
I brought my laptop on the Camino de Santiago. Here is how working a few hours a day on a pilgrimage actually feels, and whether you should try it.
Mindset
Camino tattoo ideas, and the sunburn lesson I learned the hard way
Many pilgrims mark the Camino with a tattoo. Here is inspiration for your Camino tattoo, a real pilgrim's story and a lesson I learned the hard way.
Planning
Cycling the Camino: yes, even Ronaldo has done a stretch
Yes, you can cycle the Camino de Santiago. Here is what to expect from the terrain, the daily distances and how to prepare your bike and body.
Mindset
Books about the Camino: what I read before my first walk
A hiker's reading list for the Camino de Santiago: guidebooks, memoirs and pilgrimage classics worth reading before you lace up your boots.
Routes
The Way of St James: the history behind the Camino
The Way of St James is the old name for the Camino de Santiago. Here is the history: Saint James, the scallop shell, the medieval pilgrims and the revival.
Routes
What is the Camino de Santiago, really? All the routes explained
The Camino de Santiago is not one trail but a whole network of pilgrim routes. Here is how it works and how to choose the right Camino for you.
Planning
How long is the Camino? Length, stages and time
The Camino Francés is around 770-775 km and takes 25-35 days to walk. See the stages, their distances and what the terrain is really like.
Mindset
Walking the Camino alone: is it safe, and is it worth it?
Can you walk the Camino alone? Yes, and it can be liberating. Honest experience from several solo Caminos, plus advice on safety and choosing a route.
Planning
What I actually spend on food on the Camino: 12 to 20 euros a day
Food on the Camino is cheap. I spent around 12-20 euros per day eating well. See a real daily food budget, pilgrim menu advice and cafe Spanish.