The Caminoist: A Blog for the Camino Walking Community.
The Caminoist – Who Are We?
As a former diplomat and international aid worker, I spent much of my adult life working in the most challenging countries in the world. In 2012, I joined a friend for a portion of the Camino Francés. What started as a break from a busy life became a passion.
Welcome to Walking Season!
I’ve always done things differently. That mindset shapes how I walk the Camino de Santiago and how I help others to make choices that fit their needs for their walk. In this piece I review my Camino Frances approach.
Walking Through Transition
A piece by Guest Blogger Monica Pons who reviews her experiene walking the Camino during a major life transition. Through her walking experience Monica explores the idea that sometimes you choose the Camino – sometimes the Camino chooses you.
The Rug Was Pulled Out — This Is What I’m Learning
I lost my job and professional identity. What I am discovering about reshaping my life and turning my passion for the Camino into a new personal and professional focus.
Picking Your Camino: How to Choose A Route for Your Walk
As the popularity of walking the Camino de Santiago grows, crowding and commercialization have become unavoidable. After walking multiple Caminos over the past 13 years, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the experience has changed. This post explores how to apply your personal preferences to chosing your Camino route.
Why Walking A Camino Solo Is One of the Best Individual Travel Experiences
Walking a Camino alone is safer and more social than you think. A firsthand account of solo Camino travel, safety, and a few recommendations if you are considering walking on your own.
The Camino Primitivo: It’s a Hike, Not a Walk
Guest writer Michelle Jennings describes her experience on the Camino Primitivo. One of the more challenging Camino routes, the Primitivo begins at the Cathedral of Oviedo and stretches approximately 321 kilometers (200 miles) to Santiago de Compostela.
Why We Walk – One Pilgrim’s Story
Guest writer Ana Maria Brum, a Portuguese national and auberge owner, tells the story of her first Camino walk along the Portuguese way and the story of how that walk inspired her to support the Camino community through her work.
How to Pack for a Camino: Our Suggestions
Among Camino walkers, the biggest debates often center on two things: footwear and packing. So, with some trepidation, we wade into the topic of packing and provide some advice based on our own experience.
Planning to Walk a Camino in Europe: What You Need to Know
What are the key elements of planning your Camino walk? Overview of basic considerations including timing, choosing the route, preparing to walk and insight on the Compostela certificate.