Good news! You've decided to walk the Camino de Santiago. Bad news. You do not have a walking partner. Many people, particularly those inexperienced in long distance walking trips, are understandably nervous about walking solo. Read more here: https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/walking-solo/

Choosing the best walking footwear for your Camino depends on a number of factors. What route do you plan to walk? Are you going during a hot, cold, or rainy season? Do you have problems such as pronation of the feet that need to be considered? To make for a more pleasant Camino, it's important to find shoes that fit well and are suited to the weather and terrain of the trip you're planning. https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/choosing-the-best-walking-footwear-for-your-camino/

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral of the archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. The cathedral is the reputed burial-place of Saint James the Greater, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/cathedral-of-santiago-de-compostela/

Each time I walked the Camino de Santiago I took some time at the end to be a tourist and relax for a while. I have walked the Camino Frances twice and a part of the Le Puy route in France. For me it would be a missed opportunity not to enjoy more of the country I am in after travelling so far. Read more: https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/week-after-the-camino-de-santiago/

If, like us you enjoy a glass of wine you’ll not be out of your comfort zone along the Camino de Santiago. There is a multitude of vineyards along the route and it is possible to take day trips to some of the worlds’ best known and oldest winemakers to taste something a little more authentic that you’ll find in your local supermarket or off license. We’ve chosen out top 5 to give you a taste of what the Camino de Santiago has to offer….. Salud! Read more: https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/vino-on-the-camino/

Camino Frances, or the French Way, is one of the most popular pilgrimage routes of the Way of St. James since the ancient times. https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/8-scenic-towns-along-the-camino-frances/

Fresh seafood is the most Traditional Galician food you'll find on any menu on the Camino de Santiago. https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/traditional-galician-food/

The Camino Frances extends from Saint Jean Pied de Port in southwest France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain and is said to be a journey of three stages. The three distinct geographical regions along the route correspond to the 3 stages of personal growth often experienced along the journey. https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/personal-growth/

Camino - This pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela is also sometimes referred to as El Camino or The Way.

Halloween in Spain particularly in the north of Spain is nothing like the commercialised spectacle that takes place in the USA. https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/halloween-in-spain/

The first port of call for most pilgrims arriving in Santiago de Compostela is the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago. After a visit to the Cathedral and the celebratory hugs with friends, a trip to the pilgrim office Santiago is in order. https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/pilgrim-office-santiago/

This is our list of things to do in the capital of Galicia and the final stop for the pilgrims of the epic Camino trail, Santiago de Compostela is a glorious city in northwestern Spain. It is one of the major tourist attractions featuring stone streets, artistic Baroque buildings, amazing Spanish cuisine, the awe-inspiring cathedral, and scenic landscapes coupled with a pleasant weather. In 1985, the city's Old Town became a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read more: https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/top-10-things-to-do-and-see-in-santiago-de-compostela/

The Camino de Santiago is a large network of paths converging from across Europe at Santiago de Compostela. Some general information on the many types of terrain encountered on the more popular routes is included below. Read more here: https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/types-of-terrain/

A piping hot bowl of Caldo Gallego hearty soup is an ultimate comfort food. Read more here: https://www.followthecamino.com/blog/caldo-gallego/

Recommended songs for walking the Camino de Santiago by Follow The Camino

Morning Meditation By Melissa Carter by Follow The Camino

St. Raphael's Stillorgan are the winners of Educamino competition. They will be going on the Camino de Santiago early next year. https://www.followthecamino.com/educamino

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