Read Part 2 of this travel chronicle here. When I posted my El Camino vlog on YouTube a few weeks back I was overwhelmed by the different reactions of people from all walks of life. Many were plain ...
With a scorching summer predicted in Europe, and heatwaves already hitting Greece and Türkiye, you might be looking ahead to autumn to plan your next hiking adventure. Thanks to its milder weather, ...
The Camino de Santiago is one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world. Winding its way across northern Spain, it leads pilgrims from every corner of the globe to the Cathedral of Santiago de ...
When director Emilio Estevez’ feature narrative film “The Way” was released in 2011, audiences across the United States and many countries were introduced for the first time to the ancient pilgrimage ...
Ashley M. Biggers (@ambiggers) has been a professional travel writer for five years. She earned her master’s degree from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The Camino is ...
El Camino de Santiago is mentioned on the first chapter of Schwarzenegger’s book. In it, he recommends going on walks, which can help you think and reflect, resulting in some of your best ideas and ...
In 2015, I set out to hike the 550-mile trail in Spain called the Camino de Santiago. I expected it might change my life, but I didn't realize it would change how I approached food. By the end of the ...
Read Part 1 and Part 2 of this travel chronicle. When I was in my last 70 kilometers, four days to Santiago, my body and mind were so exhausted from the whole trip already. I was cranky at times. I ...
Plan your route: The Camino de Santiago consists of several routes, each with its own starting point and distance. The most popular route is the Camino Francés, which starts in St. Jean Pied de Port, ...