The Camino de Santiago: Shoes, Socks, and Blisters
An comprehensive discussion of the shoes and socks you need for the Camino de Santiago, along with tips on preventing and treating blisters.
Search Results for: camino
The Camino de Santiago: The Backpack
The best backpack for the Camino de Santiago is the smallest and lightest weight one that will carry everything you want to take. And a backpack that fits your body. It’s that simple.
The Camino del Norte, the Northern Way to Santiago
Your guide to walking, driving, or eating your way across the Camino del Norte, or the Northern Way of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. From Cantabria, through Asturias and finally to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, we found the sort of scenic beauty, great food, and intriguing historic context that keep us returning to Spain.
The Camino de Santiago Packing List
The definitive Camino de Santiago packing list: all the incidental gear and other tips you’re going to want for walking the Camino de Santiago.
Finding Your Rhythm on the Camino de Santiago
How is it that the Camino de Santiago across Spain still captures the individual imagination with some of the hardships and rewards of a wilderness experience, even in the midst of a populated area?
The Camino de Santiago: Pack Light Clothes
The specific clothes for the Camino de Santiago don’t matter as much as the main ideas: keep it light weight, quick drying, and cool.
The Camino de Santiago: Walking Sticks
The debate about walking sticks: Do you absolutely need them? Probably not. Will they make the Camino de Santiago easier if you have them? Definitely yes.
The Camino de Santiago: Carrying Water
It should go without saying that you’ll need to carry enough water on the Camino de Santiago to last until you can get more. Here’s the best way to do it.
How to Make Flying Easier and More Comfortable
A few things you can do, and wear, to make flying easier and much more comfortable. How to book your flight, choose your seats; organize your carry-on, enjoy traveling with ease.
The Four Best Travel Walking Shoes for Women
After years on the go, I’ve arrived at a plan for packing the best walking and travel shoes: hiking shoes, city shoes, sandals, and a spare pair for fun. All with comfort and packability in mind.