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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Roland’s Top Camino Routes

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Roland’s Top Camino Routes Camino Ways Director and Founder Roland has walked and cycled all of our Camino de Santiago routes, many of them on several occasions. Roland’s Top Camino For this blog post, Roland looks back at his favourite Camino routes and what makes each of them special. These are Roland’s top Camino routes: […]

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Roland’s Top Camino Routes Camino Ways Director and Founder Roland has walked and cycled all of our Camino de Santiago routes, many of them on several occasions. Roland’s Top Camino For this blog post, Roland looks back at his favourite Camino routes and what makes each of them special. These are Roland’s top Camino routes:

What makes the Camino del Norte special?

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What makes the Camino del Norte special? The Camino del Norte or Northern Way is one of the oldest Camino de Santiago routes. It developed around the same time as the Camino Primitivo coming from Asturias and was the preferred route not just for pilgrims from Northern Spain but also from further afield, as many pilgrims

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What makes the Camino del Norte special? The Camino del Norte or Northern Way is one of the oldest Camino de Santiago routes. It developed around the same time as the Camino Primitivo coming from Asturias and was the preferred route not just for pilgrims from Northern Spain but also from further afield, as many pilgrims

Via Francigena Culture: Easter in Italy

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Easter is a fantastic time to discover the Via Francigena, particularly if you’d like to experience Easter in Italy, its unique celebrations, and traditions. Many cities and towns across Italy, big and small, hold Easter processions during Easter week or ‘Pasqua’, generally starting on Palm Sunday 10th April in 2022 and up to Easter Sunday

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Easter is a fantastic time to discover the Via Francigena, particularly if you’d like to experience Easter in Italy, its unique celebrations, and traditions. Many cities and towns across Italy, big and small, hold Easter processions during Easter week or ‘Pasqua’, generally starting on Palm Sunday 10th April in 2022 and up to Easter Sunday

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Visit the Templars Castle of Ponferrada

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The Camino de Santiago is dotted with interesting historical sites. These sites are a wonderful chance to recharge your batteries and immerse yourself in the history of the trail. One of our favourite examples is the imposing Templars Castle of Ponferrada (Castillo de Los Templarios), which is the last big town on The Camino Frances

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The Camino de Santiago is dotted with interesting historical sites. These sites are a wonderful chance to recharge your batteries and immerse yourself in the history of the trail. One of our favourite examples is the imposing Templars Castle of Ponferrada (Castillo de Los Templarios), which is the last big town on The Camino Frances

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Camino Preparation Tip #5 Heel Pain

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Camino Preparation Tip #5: Heel Pain Preparing to walk the Camino de Santiago this year? Tip #5 Peter from D-Peter Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin continues with his Camino Fitness Plan. This week he focuses on heel pain. By Peter Plantar Fasciitis is a very common and painful foot condition and can slow down

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Camino Preparation Tip #5: Heel Pain Preparing to walk the Camino de Santiago this year? Tip #5 Peter from D-Peter Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin continues with his Camino Fitness Plan. This week he focuses on heel pain. By Peter Plantar Fasciitis is a very common and painful foot condition and can slow down

Motivation on the Camino

Camino Preparation Tip #4: Motivation

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Camino Preparation Tip #4 Motivation Preparing for the Camino de Santiago? Tip #4 of the Camino Preparation Programme by Peter from D-Peter Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin focuses on motivation. Do you have a Motto? If Yes! Then write it down now in BIG WRITING on a LARGE A4 page or piece of cardboard!

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Camino Preparation Tip #4 Motivation Preparing for the Camino de Santiago? Tip #4 of the Camino Preparation Programme by Peter from D-Peter Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin focuses on motivation. Do you have a Motto? If Yes! Then write it down now in BIG WRITING on a LARGE A4 page or piece of cardboard!

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Why do we go on a Pilgrimage in Spain?

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The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage in Spain, which has become increasingly popular in recent years. Despite the pandemic, in 2020 this pilgrimage in Spain was completed by almost 54,000 pilgrims. In a normal year, however, the pilgrimage can see upwards of 340,000 pilgrims taking many different routes to the holy city of Santiago

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The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage in Spain, which has become increasingly popular in recent years. Despite the pandemic, in 2020 this pilgrimage in Spain was completed by almost 54,000 pilgrims. In a normal year, however, the pilgrimage can see upwards of 340,000 pilgrims taking many different routes to the holy city of Santiago

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Camino Preparation Tip #3: How to prevent chafing

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Camino Preparation Tip #3: How to prevent chafing Preparing for the Camino de Santiago? Tip #3 of the Camino Preparation Programme by Peter from D-Pete Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin focuses on How to prevent chafing. What is chafing? Chafing is the irritation of the skin due to repetitive friction (the rubbing together) of

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Camino Preparation Tip #3: How to prevent chafing Preparing for the Camino de Santiago? Tip #3 of the Camino Preparation Programme by Peter from D-Pete Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin focuses on How to prevent chafing. What is chafing? Chafing is the irritation of the skin due to repetitive friction (the rubbing together) of

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Camino Preparation Tip #2 T-Rex Syndrome

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Camino Preparation Tip #2: T-Rex Syndrome D-Pete Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin focuses this month on the T-Rex Syndrome: the obsession with exercising only the legs! Yes, exercising those legs is important, but making sure your stomach, hips and lower and upper back are strong will be paramount for your Camino. As you walk,

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Camino Preparation Tip #2: T-Rex Syndrome D-Pete Health & Fitness Clinic in Dublin focuses this month on the T-Rex Syndrome: the obsession with exercising only the legs! Yes, exercising those legs is important, but making sure your stomach, hips and lower and upper back are strong will be paramount for your Camino. As you walk,

Camino Preparation Tip #1: Know Yourself

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Know yourself, Camino Preparation Tip #1 Camino Preparation Tip: Know yourself! We start the Camino Fitness Plan, 6-month countdown with Peter from D-Pete ‘Health & Fitness’. All you need to know and do, to be ready to tackle the Camino de Santiago. Tip 1: Know yourself. By Peter Hello Camino enthusiasts! I am delighted to announce

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Know yourself, Camino Preparation Tip #1 Camino Preparation Tip: Know yourself! We start the Camino Fitness Plan, 6-month countdown with Peter from D-Pete ‘Health & Fitness’. All you need to know and do, to be ready to tackle the Camino de Santiago. Tip 1: Know yourself. By Peter Hello Camino enthusiasts! I am delighted to announce

Easter on the Camino

Camino Holy Year 2022 FAQ

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This is our Camino Holy Year 2022 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. Camino Holy Year 2022 FAQ (Xacobeo) promises to be one of the biggest events on the Camino de Santiago in years. With the Holy Year just around the corner, we answer some of your most Frequently Asked Questions. Q.1 What is the Holy

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This is our Camino Holy Year 2022 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. Camino Holy Year 2022 FAQ (Xacobeo) promises to be one of the biggest events on the Camino de Santiago in years. With the Holy Year just around the corner, we answer some of your most Frequently Asked Questions. Q.1 What is the Holy

Group on the Camino

Camino for Groups: all you need to know

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What type of Camino Groups do we work with? We organise treks for groups on the Camino de Santiago routes, the Via Francigena (Camino to Rome) and other fantastic cycling and walking trails in Ireland and Europe. We work with walking clubs, parish groups, colleges, universities, school groups, charities, scout groups and families. Camino Groups FAQ

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What type of Camino Groups do we work with? We organise treks for groups on the Camino de Santiago routes, the Via Francigena (Camino to Rome) and other fantastic cycling and walking trails in Ireland and Europe. We work with walking clubs, parish groups, colleges, universities, school groups, charities, scout groups and families. Camino Groups FAQ

Phil Cawley and his Camino entourage

Cawley Camino

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THE CAWLEY CAMINO Each year Phil Cawley offers listeners the chance to take off on an amazing adventure walking the Camino de Santiago. The Cawley Camino team of intrepid walkers follow in the footsteps of Irish medieval pilgrims as they make their way to wonderful Santiago de Compostela and its famous cathedral, in Galicia. Since

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THE CAWLEY CAMINO Each year Phil Cawley offers listeners the chance to take off on an amazing adventure walking the Camino de Santiago. The Cawley Camino team of intrepid walkers follow in the footsteps of Irish medieval pilgrims as they make their way to wonderful Santiago de Compostela and its famous cathedral, in Galicia. Since

Symbol of Christianity along the Camino

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

Way along the Camino

[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

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