When planning your vacation, Spain stands out as an enticing destination, renowned for its historical sites and diverse activities. Particularly intriguing is the country’s deep-rooted connection to chocolate, dating back to the 16th century. The exploration of South America by the Spanish led to the discovery of cacao, laying the […]
Spain, a country celebrated for its cultural richness and diverse landscapes, is home to a variety of dangerous animals. Located predominantly in southwestern Europe, with territories extending into the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Spain boasts a mix of historical charm and natural beauty. As you explore the ancient […]
Christmas is an important period in Spain. The Spanish celebrate Christmas differently than the people in the United States. These celebrations usually begin as early as December 22, and they will last until January 6. Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25 in Spain, and it is considered a religious […]
I did Camino Frances two times and I got there in very different ways two times. I did Camino Portugues from Porto two times and I got to Porto both times by plane, it’s quite straightforward as Porto has a big airport and Camino goes straight through this nice big […]
Planning your budget is a crucial part of your Camino journey. In this article, I’m going to do a Camino de Santiago cost breakdown, and talk about the main aspects when it comes to budget. And yeah, don’t think that Camino must be super expensive – it totally depends on […]
A lot of people think that Camino de Santiago preparations should be very tough and intensive, and I was no exception. At that time when, back in 2009, before my first Camino I was running quite a lot, and 20-30km distance was no problem for me, so I thought that […]
When deciding how many kilometers to walk every day I think you should consider three things: Your level of fitness. How do you feel today? Are you interested in architecture, churches, and history of the cities on Camino de Santiago. Your level of fitness Your fitness level will be seen […]
The first question would be how much actual time do you have? If you have a couple of weeks or 10 days, you won’t be able to do all the Camino as even for the toughest hikers it takes at least 15-20 days to make it. But if you have […]
My story All of my 4 Caminos I used the same backpack from 2009 (which I bought before my first Camino de Santiago). My backpack is not really those mainstream alpine/mountain backpacks which are very popular amongst many hikers, but it’s more a military backpack, so not very comfortable or […]