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Roland Monsegu is the founder and CTO of CaminoWays.com and Toureo Reservation Systems. Originally from France, Roland has over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, organising bespoke treks across multiple continents. In 2011, he founded CaminoWays.com, offering walking and cycling holidays on the Camino de Santiago and other trails. His innovative approach and leadership have positioned the company as a market leader. Roland is also an adventurer, having trekked the Camino, climbed Kilimanjaro, and hiked in Nepal and Japan. His personal experiences enhance the unique travel experiences provided by CaminoWays.com. He also launched the Camino for Families program, offering tailored packages for families. Roland's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction drives the success of his ventures

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Top 10 Camino Tips

Here, we give you our Top 10 Camino tips so you can make the most of your Camino experience! 1. Choose the Right Camino There are many Camino Routes, all unique in their own way. Find the right route for you: a coastal route or an inland route? What distance are you comfortable covering? Find […]

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Here, we give you our Top 10 Camino tips so you can make the most of your Camino experience! 1. Choose the Right Camino There are many Camino Routes, all unique in their own way. Find the right route for you: a coastal route or an inland route? What distance are you comfortable covering? Find

Q&A with Francesco Via Francigena Guide

Francesco’s Via Francigena Guide. At the end of September, we ran one of our Guided tours on the Via Francigena in Italy. After a beautiful tour, we sat down with the tour guide, Francesco, to talk more about guided tours on the Via Francigena and what visitors can expect: Hello Francesco, can you tell me

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Francesco’s Via Francigena Guide. At the end of September, we ran one of our Guided tours on the Via Francigena in Italy. After a beautiful tour, we sat down with the tour guide, Francesco, to talk more about guided tours on the Via Francigena and what visitors can expect: Hello Francesco, can you tell me

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Family on the Camino: Onward, Backward by Bennett Voyles

“If you’re curious about what it’s like for a not very athletic and not at all religious family to go on a long-distance adventure, I think Onward, Backward! will give you a relatively accurate picture of one lucky family’s experience.” Bennett Voyles, Author, Onward, Backward! A few years ago, Bennett Voyles, an American ex-pat writer

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“If you’re curious about what it’s like for a not very athletic and not at all religious family to go on a long-distance adventure, I think Onward, Backward! will give you a relatively accurate picture of one lucky family’s experience.” Bennett Voyles, Author, Onward, Backward! A few years ago, Bennett Voyles, an American ex-pat writer

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How to Customise my Camino Trip with CaminoWays’ planner

How to Customise your Trip on the Camino planner No Camino trip is likely to be the same as another, and that’s the beauty of it! Everyone enjoys their unique experience of the Camino, and you can too! How do I customise my Camino trip? Customising your trip is easy! We offer a range of

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How to Customise your Trip on the Camino planner No Camino trip is likely to be the same as another, and that’s the beauty of it! Everyone enjoys their unique experience of the Camino, and you can too! How do I customise my Camino trip? Customising your trip is easy! We offer a range of

Booking the Camino online with CaminoWays

How to Book with CaminoWays?

How to Book with CaminoWays? How to Book with CaminoWays? Booking a Camino de Santiago route with CaminoWays.com is simple and easy. Using our tailor-made booking system, you can create your perfect Camino trip. Do you need help booking? That’s no problem. Our travel specialists are always delighted to assist you over the phone or via

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How to Book with CaminoWays? How to Book with CaminoWays? Booking a Camino de Santiago route with CaminoWays.com is simple and easy. Using our tailor-made booking system, you can create your perfect Camino trip. Do you need help booking? That’s no problem. Our travel specialists are always delighted to assist you over the phone or via

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Camino Fundraising Challenges

All you need to know about Camino Fundraising Are you looking to raise money for a cause? The Camino is the perfect platform for it. This list includes some information about fundraising Challenges for our Camino charity hikes. If you require any further information, contact us. What type of fundraising groups do we work with?

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All you need to know about Camino Fundraising Are you looking to raise money for a cause? The Camino is the perfect platform for it. This list includes some information about fundraising Challenges for our Camino charity hikes. If you require any further information, contact us. What type of fundraising groups do we work with?

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Why the Camino should be on your bucket list!

The Camino de Santiago, often simply called the Camino, is a network of pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and converging at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. The Camino has been a significant spiritual and cultural journey for centuries. Over time, it has evolved into a bucket list destination for people from

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The Camino de Santiago, often simply called the Camino, is a network of pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and converging at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. The Camino has been a significant spiritual and cultural journey for centuries. Over time, it has evolved into a bucket list destination for people from

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Spanish Food: Part of the Culture of the Camino

Spanish Food: Part of the Culture of the Camino Every country has its own food culture. Spain remains the most popular tourist destination for its pleasant weather, interesting culture, and exquisite cuisine. People in various parts of the world still enjoy Spanish food delicacies. The ingredients used in Spanish cooking are quite different, and that

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Spanish Food: Part of the Culture of the Camino Every country has its own food culture. Spain remains the most popular tourist destination for its pleasant weather, interesting culture, and exquisite cuisine. People in various parts of the world still enjoy Spanish food delicacies. The ingredients used in Spanish cooking are quite different, and that

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20 Camino de Santiago facts you need to know

The Camino de Santiago is a bucket-list experience for many people, and the journey to Santiago along the Way of St. James has been popular for centuries. If you’re hoping to experience the Camino, here are 20 interesting Camino de Santiago facts you should know before you set off: 20 Camino de Santiago Facts to

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The Camino de Santiago is a bucket-list experience for many people, and the journey to Santiago along the Way of St. James has been popular for centuries. If you’re hoping to experience the Camino, here are 20 interesting Camino de Santiago facts you should know before you set off: 20 Camino de Santiago Facts to

What’s happening on Saint James’ Day on the Camino?

What is happening for Saint James’ Day along the Camino de Santiago? Saint James’ Day, also known as the Feast of Saint James, is a significant and joyous celebration along the Camino de Santiago. This ancient pilgrimage route, also called the Way of St. James, attracts pilgrims from all over the world. On this special

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What is happening for Saint James’ Day along the Camino de Santiago? Saint James’ Day, also known as the Feast of Saint James, is a significant and joyous celebration along the Camino de Santiago. This ancient pilgrimage route, also called the Way of St. James, attracts pilgrims from all over the world. On this special

In Memory of John Brierley

John Brierley At this difficult time, our thoughts are with the family of John Brierley, who recently passed away. I want to honour and celebrate the life of a remarkable individual whose profound impact on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage has touched the hearts of countless pilgrims worldwide. John Brierley, a beloved guidebook author, was

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John Brierley At this difficult time, our thoughts are with the family of John Brierley, who recently passed away. I want to honour and celebrate the life of a remarkable individual whose profound impact on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage has touched the hearts of countless pilgrims worldwide. John Brierley, a beloved guidebook author, was

Spruce Up Your Summer With This Delicious Tapas Recipe

Nothing says summer like a picnic in the garden with some wine and tapas. To help inspire you to cook up a storm, try our delicious Spanish tapas recipe to really spruce up your summer. We’ve taken inspiration from Yosmar Martinez’s book of recipes, Tastes of the Camino: 30 authentic recipes along the French Way.

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Nothing says summer like a picnic in the garden with some wine and tapas. To help inspire you to cook up a storm, try our delicious Spanish tapas recipe to really spruce up your summer. We’ve taken inspiration from Yosmar Martinez’s book of recipes, Tastes of the Camino: 30 authentic recipes along the French Way.

Cahors: A medieval jewel on Le Puy Way

Cahors: A medieval jewel on Le Puy Way Cahors is on the Le Chemin du Puy Camino and is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the way. Le Puy Way is the most popular of the Camino routes in France and covers a distance of 713km from Le Puy en Velay to

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Cahors: A medieval jewel on Le Puy Way Cahors is on the Le Chemin du Puy Camino and is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the way. Le Puy Way is the most popular of the Camino routes in France and covers a distance of 713km from Le Puy en Velay to

Why Booking Nice Hotels on the Camino is a Great Idea

Why should you book nice hotels on the Camino de Santiago? While staying in albergues or pilgrim hostels along the way is the traditional way of experiencing the Camino de Santiago, many travellers opt for the comfort and luxury of booking nice hotels. And while it may seem like an extravagant choice for a pilgrimage

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Why should you book nice hotels on the Camino de Santiago? While staying in albergues or pilgrim hostels along the way is the traditional way of experiencing the Camino de Santiago, many travellers opt for the comfort and luxury of booking nice hotels. And while it may seem like an extravagant choice for a pilgrimage

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A Handy Guide to 13 Different Types of Camino Pilgrim

A Handy Guide to 13 Different Types of Camino Pilgrim Canadian travel writer Dean Johnston travelled the Camino de Santiago with his wife in 2012. Here he shares with us an excerpt from his book Behind the Albergue Door: Inspiration Agony Adventure on the Camino de Santiago, a humorous (combined with some advice!) account of

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A Handy Guide to 13 Different Types of Camino Pilgrim Canadian travel writer Dean Johnston travelled the Camino de Santiago with his wife in 2012. Here he shares with us an excerpt from his book Behind the Albergue Door: Inspiration Agony Adventure on the Camino de Santiago, a humorous (combined with some advice!) account of

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An Epic Camino Story of True Friendship

An Epic Camino Story of True Friendship Back in 2016, Camino Pilgrim John Murphy kindly us sent his epic Camino story, told through poetry. There is no better time than the present to revisit his touching tale. In 1999 John was supposed to walk the Camino de Santiago with his close friend Paul. Unfortunately, Paul

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An Epic Camino Story of True Friendship Back in 2016, Camino Pilgrim John Murphy kindly us sent his epic Camino story, told through poetry. There is no better time than the present to revisit his touching tale. In 1999 John was supposed to walk the Camino de Santiago with his close friend Paul. Unfortunately, Paul

Camino Recipe: classic tortilla

Found on every menu along the Camino de Santiago routes, Tortilla (Spanish potato omelette) is an excellent Camino recipe and one of our all-time favourites. It is also given free as a ‘Pincho’ or ‘Tapa’ in many bars across Spain. It is an absolute must-try for your trip. Everyone has a different trick or technique

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Found on every menu along the Camino de Santiago routes, Tortilla (Spanish potato omelette) is an excellent Camino recipe and one of our all-time favourites. It is also given free as a ‘Pincho’ or ‘Tapa’ in many bars across Spain. It is an absolute must-try for your trip. Everyone has a different trick or technique

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The Ultimate Camino Challenge for 2022

Are you looking for the ultimate Camino Challenge for 2022? Whether it’s a group challenge or a solo challenge, what better way of getting through the winter than planning and training for your next Camino challenge! The Camino de Santiago is the ultimate challenge for the body and mind. It is the most spiritual of

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Are you looking for the ultimate Camino Challenge for 2022? Whether it’s a group challenge or a solo challenge, what better way of getting through the winter than planning and training for your next Camino challenge! The Camino de Santiago is the ultimate challenge for the body and mind. It is the most spiritual of

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Launching Camino Guided Tours 2022 | Camino de Santiago

Our Camino Guided Tours 2022 just launched! We now have availability in 2022 for Guided tours on the Camino Frances, Camino Portugues, and Camino Finisterre in 2022. Are you looking for the perfect post-pandemic escape? The Camino de Santiago has everything – gorgeous landscapes, fresh air, open space, beach and not to mention delicious food

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Our Camino Guided Tours 2022 just launched! We now have availability in 2022 for Guided tours on the Camino Frances, Camino Portugues, and Camino Finisterre in 2022. Are you looking for the perfect post-pandemic escape? The Camino de Santiago has everything – gorgeous landscapes, fresh air, open space, beach and not to mention delicious food

16 Photos of the Camino de Santiago

16 Photos of the Camino de Santiago From misty mornings in the Pyrenees to peaceful hamlets and ocean views at the end of the world … these photos of the Camino de Santiago will make you want to put your walking shoes on! Let’s go! Misty morning in the Pyrenees, Camino Frances. Horreo in San

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16 Photos of the Camino de Santiago From misty mornings in the Pyrenees to peaceful hamlets and ocean views at the end of the world … these photos of the Camino de Santiago will make you want to put your walking shoes on! Let’s go! Misty morning in the Pyrenees, Camino Frances. Horreo in San

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