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Kula Cloth Giveaway Competition
For our Camino this year, Pat decided to try the Kula Cloth. It’s an intentionally designed, reusable antimicrobial pee cloth used by anyone who squats…
Booking Ahead v Winging It?
To book accommodation ahead or just wing it and turn up. I’ve always adopted a kind of middle ground. I book 2-3 days in the beginning to get me started…
Frequently Asked Questions About the Camino de Santiago
Here are the frequently asked question about the Camino de Santiago…
Your Camino de Santiago Planning Check List
Are you planning your Camino? Here’s a checklist on what to bring or do in Camino your journey…
How Much Does the Camino de Santiago Cost?
I’ll give you three examples of daily costs per person whilst on Camino. Of course you can go higher and lower as it suits you…
How to Plan Your Camino de Santiago
1- How to Plan Your Camino It's become an increasing trend these days, to use Travel Agents for the Camino de Santiago. But it really isn't necessary. Just like any trip these days, with access to so many online booking platforms, there is really no need for...
Planning Your First Camino
Camino de Santiago Planning Tips I thought it might be of interest, if you are planning your first Camino, to describe the process I go through. I confess I'm a bit of an over planner, but hopefully you'll see some merit in the process. And the planning can be...
Pack Weight on the Camino de Santiago
How Much Should my Camino Pack Weigh? Pack weight for the Camino must be one of the most often discussed topics and frequently asked question! You will hear all kinds of advice and 'rules', such as the 10% of bodyweight rule. But what is a realistic pack weight? ...
No Room at the Inn on the Camino de Santiago
What if I Can't Find a Bed on Camino? It's a very common concern for those walking their first Camino. And understandably. There seems to be three 'approaches to Camino accommodation. Book with a Camino Tour Company. This seems to provide a simple solution, but is...
My Best Camino and Avoiding Rookie Mistakes
Reflecting on My Best Camino and Avoiding Rookie Mistakes We had another great question this week from Chuck, who asked, "Rob, what's been your best Camino and what are some of the rookie mistakes to avoid?" Chuck also implied that Caminos get better the more you do...