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Walking with hiking poles: 10 most important tips

Walking with hiking poles. One swears by it, the other has its doubts.Beyond the clear benefits of reduced strain and fatigue, mastering hiking poles can be an art. The right technique can enhance your trek, providing support and rhythm to your step, while improper use may lead to more hassle than help. During my pilgrimage [...]
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Walking buddy wanted: 4 tips

Walking buddy wanted “Walking buddy wanted.” I suddenly read it this week in several groups on Facebook. And not only that. After a call on LinkedIn indicating I was looking for a walking buddy, as many as 25 enthusiastic women responded. I get it. It's wonderful to go out on your own sometimes, but on [...]
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Xacobeo 2021

Xacobeo 2021: The Compostela Holy Year on stamps

In a tribute to the momentous occasion of Xacobeo 2021, Correos proudly joins the festivities by unveiling a special commemorative stamp, a homage to the reveredCamino de Santiago. This year marks the 120th instance in the storied history of the Compostela Holy Year, To honor this significant event, Correos has introduced a unique stamp adorned with [...]
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Walking The Camino

Walking the Camino: together or rather alone?

Walking the Camino: together or rather alone? Obviously that is a very personal question. I walked three months 2000 km from Vezelay to Santiago de Compostela by myself. However during my Camino I didn't spend one moment alone, unless I wanted to be on my own of course. After I've been walking the Camino with [...]
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Camino Santiago De Compostela

Essential Packing List for Your Camino Santiago de Compostela

Setting out on the Camino Santiago de Compostela, you embark on a journey spanning over 800 km, a pilgrimage that can take you around five weeks, depending on your daily mileage. Such an adventure begs the question: What essentials should you pack for this transformative journey? Back in 2018, I undertook this very pilgrimage, walking [...]
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