10 Mistakes First-Time Walkers Make – and How to Avoid Them

Long-distance walking routes like the Camino de Santiago or the Via Francigena are more popular than ever. In 2024, a record 499,239 pilgrims received their Compostela certificates from the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago de Compostela, the highest number ever recorded. That is a big jump from the 446,082 certificates in 2023 and 438,307 in 2022, [...]
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Camino de Santiago Holy Year: A Unique Experience During Xacobeo 2027

Camino de Santiago Holy Year, also called the Xacobo, offers a rare and extraordinary opportunity for pilgrims worldwide. In this special time, Santiago de Compostela becomes a focal point of spiritual celebration and introspection. WAW Travel invites you to discover the essence of this auspicious period and why it’s a compelling reason for your pilgrimage. [...]
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How to Prepare for Camino de Santiago: How to Train for Your Pilgrimage

How to prepare for Camino de Santiago Camino de Santiago is a significant decision that requires thorough preparation. However, to be completely honest, when I first started my journey in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in 2019, I was not on the well-prepared side at all. I was 24 at the time, studying in Paris, and the main reason [...]
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Trip to Canary Islands: 13 Days in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura

Imagine a place where black lava fields meet white sand beaches, where silent volcanoes shape the horizon and ocean breezes carry the scent of salt and sunshine. A trip to Canary Islands promises exactly this, and more. With this 13-day Lanzarote and Fuerteventura itinerary, you’ll explore two of the archipelago’s most striking islands in one [...]
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Walking the Camino Portugues Route: Should You Walk Inland or Along the Coast?

Camino Portugues Route Dilemma: Inland or Coastal Route? Many walkers face the same question: should I take the Camino Portugues route inland or follow the coast? The Camino Portugues actually offers two main routes: one through the inland countryside and one along the coast. And these two paths are very different experiences. The two routes split [...]
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