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Camino Ingles Day 6: Presedo to Bruma

July 11, 2022

Every pilgrimage to Santiago seems to have a stage that pilgrims look forward to with a combination of dread and excitement. On the Camino Frances, …

Camino Ingles Day 5: Betanzos to Presedo

July 6, 2022

Our fifth day on the Camino Ingles started with a spectacular pilgrim’s breakfast of chocolate croissants, tortilla, coffee, and juice at a cafe in the …

Camino Ingles Day 1: A Wonderful Walk From Ferrol to Neda

June 23, 2022June 22, 2022

The first day of a Camino pilgrimage contains a magic found in few other life experiences. After months of planning, training, anticipation, and travel, a …

Camino Ingles Day 0: Arriving in Ferrol to Begin Our Journey to Santiago

June 25, 2022June 20, 2022

10 years ago, I found myself traveling around Europe on a bucket-list backpacking trip to celebrate the completion of grad school. I can remember enjoying …

10 Best Backpacks For Pilgrims Walking Camino De Santiago 2021

February 11, 2021

Getting the right pack for your Camino pilgrimage is critical, especially for those with little backpacking/hiking experience. An uncomfortable or heavy pack can lead to …

Video Post: The Camino Portuguese from Padron to Santiago (Pt. 5)

October 14, 2020

In parts one, two, three, and four of my Camino Portuguese pilgrimage documentary, I covered the first nine stages of our journey from Porto to Padron. In …