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 […]

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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 embark on the transformative journey of a Camino Walk in Spain? This age-old pilgrimage is a blend of spiritual quest and physical challenge, drawing adventurers from all corners of the globe. It’s not just a walk; it’s an experience that lingers in your heart and soul, leaving imprints of every step […]

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