Roland

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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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Holy Year 2021 Webinar [Live] video

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Holy Year 2021 Webinar [Live] video In this webinar, we took a look at Holy Year 2021 and everything you need to know about walking the Camino during the extended Holy Year period. Recorded in late September 2020, Roland (Director Caminoways.com) and Juanma, our resident Camino expert, guide you through everything you need to know […]

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Holy Year 2021 Webinar [Live] video In this webinar, we took a look at Holy Year 2021 and everything you need to know about walking the Camino during the extended Holy Year period. Recorded in late September 2020, Roland (Director Caminoways.com) and Juanma, our resident Camino expert, guide you through everything you need to know

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Camino Preparation Tip #6: Shin Splints

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Camino Preparation Tip #6 Shin Splints Preparing for or heading to the Camino de Santiago soon? Peter from D-Peter Health continues with his Camino Preparation Programme. In this article, he focuses on how to avoid shin splints. By Peter. What are Shin Splints? ‘Shin Splints’ refers to pain along your shin bone, as the result of repetitive stress

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Camino Preparation Tip #6 Shin Splints Preparing for or heading to the Camino de Santiago soon? Peter from D-Peter Health continues with his Camino Preparation Programme. In this article, he focuses on how to avoid shin splints. By Peter. What are Shin Splints? ‘Shin Splints’ refers to pain along your shin bone, as the result of repetitive stress

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Our 15 Favourite Motivational Walking Quotes

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We love motivational walking quotes here at CaminoWays.com. For the last few years, we’ve been sharing one of our favourite walking quotes every week on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter as part of our #SundayQuote series. We’ve built up quite the collection at this stage, so we thought we’d share 15 of our favourite walking quotes

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We love motivational walking quotes here at CaminoWays.com. For the last few years, we’ve been sharing one of our favourite walking quotes every week on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter as part of our #SundayQuote series. We’ve built up quite the collection at this stage, so we thought we’d share 15 of our favourite walking quotes

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7 reasons why people walk the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage

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In 2019 we conducted a survey at CaminoWays.com that threw up some interesting results regarding the reasons why people walk the Camino. The popularity of the Camino has exploded in recent years, with 277,913 certificates of completion handed out in 2018 and 347, 578 handed out in 2019. While just 53, 905 pilgrims received their certifications of completion

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In 2019 we conducted a survey at CaminoWays.com that threw up some interesting results regarding the reasons why people walk the Camino. The popularity of the Camino has exploded in recent years, with 277,913 certificates of completion handed out in 2018 and 347, 578 handed out in 2019. While just 53, 905 pilgrims received their certifications of completion

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[Live]: Webinar Top 5 Camino Ways in 2021

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[Live]: Webinar Top 5 Camino Ways in 2021 Did you get a chance to attend our first live Webinar Top 5 Camino Ways in 2021? We had a really great audience and it was a very successful event so a big thank you to all who attended. If you didn’t get a chance to watch

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[Live]: Webinar Top 5 Camino Ways in 2021 Did you get a chance to attend our first live Webinar Top 5 Camino Ways in 2021? We had a really great audience and it was a very successful event so a big thank you to all who attended. If you didn’t get a chance to watch

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FAQ: How many Pilgrims walked the Camino in 2020?

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How many pilgrims walked the Camino in 2020? According to the statistics released from the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago, 53,905 pilgrims collected their Compostela after completing their Camino. In comparison, 327,378 pilgrims collected their Compostela certificate in 2019. Below is an infographic with the top stats on who walked the Camino in 2020: Statistics on who

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How many pilgrims walked the Camino in 2020? According to the statistics released from the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago, 53,905 pilgrims collected their Compostela after completing their Camino. In comparison, 327,378 pilgrims collected their Compostela certificate in 2019. Below is an infographic with the top stats on who walked the Camino in 2020: Statistics on who

Book about the Camino

New Camino Book 2021: The Promised Land by Elizabeth Musser

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New Camino Book 2021: The Promised Land by Elizabeth Musser “You’d be surprised at what can get through to you when everything else is taken away” Elizabeth Musser is a Christian author who lives half the year in France and has a very unique perspective on the Camino. Here you can enjoy a Q&A with

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New Camino Book 2021: The Promised Land by Elizabeth Musser “You’d be surprised at what can get through to you when everything else is taken away” Elizabeth Musser is a Christian author who lives half the year in France and has a very unique perspective on the Camino. Here you can enjoy a Q&A with

9 Essential Dishes For A Camino-Inspired Christmas Menu

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9 Essential Dishes For A Camino-Inspired Christmas Menu We are all getting ready for the biggest feast of the year! Yes, that’s right! Christmas is upon us and we are excited to eat all of our favourite sweet and savoury dishes. If you’re looking to give your Christmas a little Camino magic, look no further.

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9 Essential Dishes For A Camino-Inspired Christmas Menu We are all getting ready for the biggest feast of the year! Yes, that’s right! Christmas is upon us and we are excited to eat all of our favourite sweet and savoury dishes. If you’re looking to give your Christmas a little Camino magic, look no further.

[Video] Ana from the rural Hotel ‘La Aldea Encantada’ Burgos

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A Message from the Camino: Ana from the rural Hotel ‘La Aldea Encantada’ Burgos, Spain Since the start of the Pandemic, we have been in regular communication with our hotels and suppliers on the Camino. Last week we spoke with Ana from the rural Hotel ‘La Aldea Encantada’ in Burgos, Spain. She has a message

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A Message from the Camino: Ana from the rural Hotel ‘La Aldea Encantada’ Burgos, Spain Since the start of the Pandemic, we have been in regular communication with our hotels and suppliers on the Camino. Last week we spoke with Ana from the rural Hotel ‘La Aldea Encantada’ in Burgos, Spain. She has a message

Coastline on the Camino

Webinar: The Coastal Camino Routes to Santiago

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Webinar: The Coastal Camino Routes to Santiago We love communicating with you all during our webinars and live videos. In this month’s webinar, recorded on November 24th, Roland takes you through everything you need to know about the Coastal Camino Routes to Santiago and beyond! What’s covered in this month’s webinar? The Portuguese Camino (More

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Webinar: The Coastal Camino Routes to Santiago We love communicating with you all during our webinars and live videos. In this month’s webinar, recorded on November 24th, Roland takes you through everything you need to know about the Coastal Camino Routes to Santiago and beyond! What’s covered in this month’s webinar? The Portuguese Camino (More

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New Camino Book: There’s Something Going On!

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New Camino Book Alert: “There’s Something Going On!” Enjoy the Camino from the comfort of your armchair, but be warned, it’ll whet your appetite even more to plan your own Camino! In the current climate we all need things to do, and more importantly to look forward to. So why not follow Simon on this

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New Camino Book Alert: “There’s Something Going On!” Enjoy the Camino from the comfort of your armchair, but be warned, it’ll whet your appetite even more to plan your own Camino! In the current climate we all need things to do, and more importantly to look forward to. So why not follow Simon on this

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Johnnie Walker’s Travel Update from the Camino

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Here is the latest Johnnie Walker’s Travel update The latest update from the Camino has seen Spain announce a State of Emergency. This means most of Spain’s regions now have imposed curfews and travel restrictions—Johnnie Walker’s Travel update. In many cases, travel between regions is for essential purposes only now. It looks like these restrictions will

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Here is the latest Johnnie Walker’s Travel update The latest update from the Camino has seen Spain announce a State of Emergency. This means most of Spain’s regions now have imposed curfews and travel restrictions—Johnnie Walker’s Travel update. In many cases, travel between regions is for essential purposes only now. It looks like these restrictions will

Book about the Camino

Part 2 – Camino Books to read before your trip

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Earlier this week, we gave you our top 5 books to read before your next Camino de Santiago adventure. We had a great response with a number of authors getting in touch, so apologies if we haven’t included your book here. Don’t worry, as the travel restrictions and lockdowns continue, we will be writing lots

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Earlier this week, we gave you our top 5 books to read before your next Camino de Santiago adventure. We had a great response with a number of authors getting in touch, so apologies if we haven’t included your book here. Don’t worry, as the travel restrictions and lockdowns continue, we will be writing lots

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[Live] Camino Frances Webinar October 2020

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In this live video Camino Frances webinar recorded on October 27th, Roland & Juanma take you through everything you need to know about the Camino Frances, the most popular of the Camino Routes. What’s covered in this Camino Frances webinar? What is the Camino Frances and what makes it so popular with pilgrims? What accommodation

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In this live video Camino Frances webinar recorded on October 27th, Roland & Juanma take you through everything you need to know about the Camino Frances, the most popular of the Camino Routes. What’s covered in this Camino Frances webinar? What is the Camino Frances and what makes it so popular with pilgrims? What accommodation

Camino Frances Map | Map of the French Way

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This Camino Frances Map is a handy visual representation of the most famous route on the Camino de Santiago. The Camino Frances or French Way is well known for many films, books, and documentaries. The French Way or Camino Francés is the most famous and popular of the Camino de Santiago routes, attracting nearly 70%

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This Camino Frances Map is a handy visual representation of the most famous route on the Camino de Santiago. The Camino Frances or French Way is well known for many films, books, and documentaries. The French Way or Camino Francés is the most famous and popular of the Camino de Santiago routes, attracting nearly 70%

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Camino for Independent Travellers

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Camino for Independent Travellers Are you an Independent Traveler looking to experience the magic of the Camino? Are you looking for a Camino for Independent Travellers? At CaminoWays.com you can choose between self-guided and guided Camino tours: Self-guided Camino for Independent Travellers Self-guided tours are perfect for independent travellers as you can navigate a route

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Camino for Independent Travellers Are you an Independent Traveler looking to experience the magic of the Camino? Are you looking for a Camino for Independent Travellers? At CaminoWays.com you can choose between self-guided and guided Camino tours: Self-guided Camino for Independent Travellers Self-guided tours are perfect for independent travellers as you can navigate a route

Johnnie Walker on the Camino

Update from Johnnie Walker on the Camino Frances

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We Walk For You Update September 21st  As of last night, Johnnie and Stephen have arrived in Santiago de Compostela. They have walked over 775 KM from the Pyreenes in France, across Northern Spain and to the holy city of St. James over the past 33 days. Their journey has been one of revelation, elevation

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We Walk For You Update September 21st  As of last night, Johnnie and Stephen have arrived in Santiago de Compostela. They have walked over 775 KM from the Pyreenes in France, across Northern Spain and to the holy city of St. James over the past 33 days. Their journey has been one of revelation, elevation

[LIVE] Camino de Santiago Video: Everything you need to know

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In this Camino de Santiago video, Roland Monsegu CEO of Caminoways.com takes you through everything you need to know about the Camino de Santiago. From which Camino route to choose to Camino Culture, Roland will answer all your most FAQ about walking the Camino. Camino de Santiago Video Questions Some of the Camino de Santiago

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In this Camino de Santiago video, Roland Monsegu CEO of Caminoways.com takes you through everything you need to know about the Camino de Santiago. From which Camino route to choose to Camino Culture, Roland will answer all your most FAQ about walking the Camino. Camino de Santiago Video Questions Some of the Camino de Santiago

Interview with Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker Interview: August 2020 Camino

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Johnnie Walker Interview: his upcoming Camino August 2020 Enjoy this exclusive live interview with Johnnie Walker (Santiago) who will set off on the Full Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied de Port on August 17th, 2020. Johnnie is being interviewed by Caminoways.com CEO Roland Monsegu and our resident Galician and Camino expert Juanma Pintado. For

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Johnnie Walker Interview: his upcoming Camino August 2020 Enjoy this exclusive live interview with Johnnie Walker (Santiago) who will set off on the Full Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied de Port on August 17th, 2020. Johnnie is being interviewed by Caminoways.com CEO Roland Monsegu and our resident Galician and Camino expert Juanma Pintado. For

4 Unmissable Camino del Norte Experiences

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4 Unmissable Camino del Norte Experiences Hidden alcoves, sheltered by towering sea cliffs, picturesque lighthouses perched on lands edge, and an infinity of rolling green hills are some of the best Camino del Norte experiences. The landscape on the Camino del Norte is a tonic for the senses. There is a wealth of hidden treasures to

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4 Unmissable Camino del Norte Experiences Hidden alcoves, sheltered by towering sea cliffs, picturesque lighthouses perched on lands edge, and an infinity of rolling green hills are some of the best Camino del Norte experiences. The landscape on the Camino del Norte is a tonic for the senses. There is a wealth of hidden treasures to

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