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...
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? ...
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...
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...
How Much to Budget when Walking the Camino This is a bit of a complex question and depends on a few things. Which route you are walking, as the more popular ones can be a bit more expensive. How far you plan to walk. More days = more cost obviously. What type of...
Starting Your Camino in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Continuing with our Camino questions, this week we have a great one: "When starting my Camino Frances in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, should I allow for one night or maybe two to soak up the environment and enjoy the town...
Navigating Meal Etiquette with Friends on the Camino First of all, I want to thank everyone who posted questions on last week's video. Camino Questions I'm starting to work through all of them, and this week's question is from Pete, who asked about the etiquette for...