Walking with hiking poles: 10 most important tips

  Walking with hiking poles. One swears by it, the other has its doubts. Certainly, it has advantages. It reduces tension in the body, less weary muscles and a more healthy feeling body. But it also has its disadvantages. It might take a while till you get the hang of it. Also, technique is important. […]

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Xacobeo 2021: The Compostela Holy Year on stamps

Correos joins the celebration of the Xacobeo 2021 with the issuance of a very special stamp dedicated to the Camino de Santiago. To commemorate this double Compostela Holy Year, Xacobeo 2021, number 120 in its history, Correos is now putting into circulation a stamp featuring Floreano, the mythical character of the cartoonist Gogue. Xacobeo 2021 […]

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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 […]

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Camino Santiago de Compostela: The ultimate packing list!

When leaving for the Camino Santiago de Compostela, you know you will walk more than 800 km. Depending on how many miles a day, you will be travelling for about five weeks. So, what do you take with you? In 2018, I walked myself from Vezelay to Santiago de Compostela in 3 months and a pilgrim ‘travels […]

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Camino Walk in Spain: 10 things I wish someone told me before!

Are you planning to do a Camino Walk in Spain? These are 10 things I wish someone told me before my Camino Walk in Spain. How better than learn from other’s experiences? In this article you will find some tips to remember when leaving for your Camino walk in Spain with WAW.travel! 1. Don’t doubt. […]

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