Prepare your Camino
Planning
Can You Bring Your Work on the Camino? Here Is What I Got Out of It
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 de Santiago Tattoo: Inspiration for Your Scallop Shell Ink
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
Can You Cycle the Camino? A Guide to Your Pilgrimage on Two Wheels
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 to Read Before You 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 History of the Way of St. James: Camino Explained
What is the Way of St. James? Learn the history of the Camino de Santiago, the scallop shell symbol, St. James's Day and what it takes to walk the route.
Routes
What Is the Camino de Santiago? The Camino and Its Many 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? Distance, stages and walking time
The Camino Frances is around 775 km and takes 25-35 days to walk. See all 31 official stages, distances and what the terrain is really like.
Mindset
Walking the Camino alone: is it safe, and is it better?
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 does food cost on the Camino? My budget-friendly guide
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.