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Roland Monsegu is the founder and CTO of CaminoWays.com. 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

Coastline on the Camino Portugues

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

New book about the Camino

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

Nature on the Camino

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

Bull statue in Pamplona along Camino Frances route

[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%

Woman walking alone on the Camino

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

[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

Parisian town along the Camino

We Walk For You: Johnnie Walker on the Camino in 2020

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We are still very much in the midst of a pandemic and many of us will not be able to travel to the Camino this year. However, the spirit of the Camino lives on in our hearts and our thoughts and prayers are with the pilgrims who were looking forward to undertaking this spiritual journey

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We are still very much in the midst of a pandemic and many of us will not be able to travel to the Camino this year. However, the spirit of the Camino lives on in our hearts and our thoughts and prayers are with the pilgrims who were looking forward to undertaking this spiritual journey

Pie chart of pilgrims on the Camino

99.8% of pilgrims would recommend the Camino

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99.8% of pilgrims would recommend the Camino We conducted a survey of intrepid Camino fans in 2019 to gain some insights on pilgrims and the culture surrounding the trail. Of course, the Camino has existed for thousands of years, but over time trends and views towards it have changed. According to the latest statistics from

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99.8% of pilgrims would recommend the Camino We conducted a survey of intrepid Camino fans in 2019 to gain some insights on pilgrims and the culture surrounding the trail. Of course, the Camino has existed for thousands of years, but over time trends and views towards it have changed. According to the latest statistics from

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Camino tips: Responsible travel checklist

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At Camino Ways, we have responsible travel and ‘leave no trace ethos, and we encourage our clients to follow these simple but very important principles. We have prepared a simple Responsible Travel checklist to remember when you travel to the Camino de Santiago or any of our other travel destinations, including the Via Francigena in

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At Camino Ways, we have responsible travel and ‘leave no trace ethos, and we encourage our clients to follow these simple but very important principles. We have prepared a simple Responsible Travel checklist to remember when you travel to the Camino de Santiago or any of our other travel destinations, including the Via Francigena in

Chateau Montreux on the Via Francigena

FAQ: How long does the Via Francigena take?

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FAQ: How long does the Via Francigena take? How long does the Via Francigena take? The Via Francigena, or Camino to Rome, covers over 2000 km from Canterbury in the UK, to Rome in Italy. This epic trail, following the pilgrimage route taken by Sigeric the Serious, Archbishop of Canterbury, back in the 10th century

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FAQ: How long does the Via Francigena take? How long does the Via Francigena take? The Via Francigena, or Camino to Rome, covers over 2000 km from Canterbury in the UK, to Rome in Italy. This epic trail, following the pilgrimage route taken by Sigeric the Serious, Archbishop of Canterbury, back in the 10th century

A word from Roland on the Camino

A word from our founder: the spirit of the Camino

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A word from our founder during COVID-19: the spirit of the Camino Not too long ago, we were all dreaming of our 2020 trips, the places we would see, the people we would share them with, the memories we would bring back to tell all our family and friends … the coronavirus COVID 19 outbreak

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A word from our founder during COVID-19: the spirit of the Camino Not too long ago, we were all dreaming of our 2020 trips, the places we would see, the people we would share them with, the memories we would bring back to tell all our family and friends … the coronavirus COVID 19 outbreak

2018 Certificate of Excellence Tripadvisor

CaminoWays TripAdvisor certificate of excellence 2018

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CaminoWays.com wins TripAdvisor certificate of excellence 2018 We are delighted to announce CaminoWays.com has been awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for 2018 and we have made it to TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame. This is the fifth year in a row we receive this coveted title and the team is extremely proud of this achievement, which

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CaminoWays.com wins TripAdvisor certificate of excellence 2018 We are delighted to announce CaminoWays.com has been awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for 2018 and we have made it to TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame. This is the fifth year in a row we receive this coveted title and the team is extremely proud of this achievement, which

Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas from CaminoWays.com

Merry Christmas and Happy 2018 from CaminoWays.com

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Merry Christmas and Happy 2018 from CaminoWays.com I would like to wish you all, our wonderful clients, friends and family, a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year 2018. 2017 has been another great year for the CaminoWays.com team, full of changes and excitement: The year started with exciting news as our Marketing Manager

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Merry Christmas and Happy 2018 from CaminoWays.com I would like to wish you all, our wonderful clients, friends and family, a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year 2018. 2017 has been another great year for the CaminoWays.com team, full of changes and excitement: The year started with exciting news as our Marketing Manager

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015

CaminoWays awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

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CaminoWays.com awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2015 The entire CaminoWays.com team is delighted to receive the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence again this year! On behalf of the team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our fantastic clients: many of you have been travelling with CaminoWays.com for many years, you have

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CaminoWays.com awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2015 The entire CaminoWays.com team is delighted to receive the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence again this year! On behalf of the team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our fantastic clients: many of you have been travelling with CaminoWays.com for many years, you have

Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant

CaminoWays.com is Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant

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CaminoWays.com is Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant The CaminoWays.com team is delighted to announce we have been awarded 2015 Gold Trusted Merchant status by Feefo, the trusted independent ratings and reviews website. This isn’t our first year using Feefo. Last year we received the Feefo certificate, which is awarded to companies with up to 94% positive

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CaminoWays.com is Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant The CaminoWays.com team is delighted to announce we have been awarded 2015 Gold Trusted Merchant status by Feefo, the trusted independent ratings and reviews website. This isn’t our first year using Feefo. Last year we received the Feefo certificate, which is awarded to companies with up to 94% positive

Path on the Santiago de Compostela Way

One lost soul who found his feet on the Camino

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One Lost Soul Finds His Feet on The Camino de Santiago Francis Fitzgibbon tells the story of how one lost soul managed to find his feet along the Camino de Santiago. Francis Fitzgibbon 14 September 2013 The heat of the midday sun was beating down as I struggled to make it to the top of

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One Lost Soul Finds His Feet on The Camino de Santiago Francis Fitzgibbon tells the story of how one lost soul managed to find his feet along the Camino de Santiago. Francis Fitzgibbon 14 September 2013 The heat of the midday sun was beating down as I struggled to make it to the top of

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