How much does the Camino cost?

How much does the Camino cost?

The cost of walking the Camino can vary quite a bit depending on your style of travel, but most pilgrims spend between 30 and 50 euros per day. This usually covers a bed in an albergue, food, and a few small extras. Budget travellers who stay in simpler accommodation...
The Essential Conditions of Mental Wellbeing

The Essential Conditions of Mental Wellbeing

If you are walking the Camino, you already know that wellbeing is not about comfort. It is about capacity. In the work of Steven C. Hayes, the founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mental wellbeing is not defined by feeling good but by living well. It...
One Step at a Time

One Step at a Time

There are moments in life that divide everything into the before and the after. The phone call that tells you someone you love is gone. The conversation abruptly ends a relationship you believed would endure. You quietly realise that a chapter of your life has closed,...
How I Pack Minimal for a Summer Camino

How I Pack Minimal for a Summer Camino

Walking the Camino during the summer is a beautiful paradox. The days are long, the light is golden, and life becomes wonderfully simple. Yet the heat can be relentless, and every unnecessary gram in your bag feels heavier with each kilometre. Over the years, I’ve...
Choosing Your Camino Route

Choosing Your Camino Route

When planning your Camino, choosing the route is one of the first and most important decisions. With so many possibilities, it can feel overwhelming, especially if the trip is your first pilgrimage. Every route leads to Santiago de Compostela, and each offers a...