Roland

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Roland is the founder and director of CaminoWays.com. Originally from France, he has many years of experience organising adventure holidays and globe-trotting. His quest to hike in as many countries as possible continues; so far, he has walked the Camino and the Via Francigena; climbed Kilimanjaro; hiked in Nepal, New Zealand and Japan; led mountaineering groups in South America... among many other adventures.

15 Interesting Via Francigena Facts To Know

The Via Francigena trail might not be as well known as the Camino de Santiago but it has been a path taken by pilgrims across Europe for centuries. We explain the Via Francigena, the Camino to Rome, in 15 interesting and simple facts: Via Francigena Facts 1 – The Via Francigena covers 1900kms from Canterbury […]

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The Via Francigena trail might not be as well known as the Camino de Santiago but it has been a path taken by pilgrims across Europe for centuries. We explain the Via Francigena, the Camino to Rome, in 15 interesting and simple facts: Via Francigena Facts 1 – The Via Francigena covers 1900kms from Canterbury

Chateau Montreux on the Via Francigena

FAQ: How long does the Via Francigena take?

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

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

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

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GDPR We care about your information

GDPR We care about your information Dear customers, You might be aware that from 25th May 2018, a new regulation comes into effect to protect all consumers and their personal information in this digital age. This is known as General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR. At Greenlife Tours we collect information online through our website

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GDPR We care about your information Dear customers, You might be aware that from 25th May 2018, a new regulation comes into effect to protect all consumers and their personal information in this digital age. This is known as General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR. At Greenlife Tours we collect information online through our website

Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas from CaminoWays.com

Merry Christmas and Happy 2018 from CaminoWays.com

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

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

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

Town on the French Way

Fundraising Campaign: an eternal and personal journey

Fundraising campaign: an eternal and personal journey Nothing could have prepared me for the Camino experience. It was certainly a very personal journey and a trip I will not forget. As part of our fundraising campaign, Age Action ran its own Santiago de Compostela trip in September with the sup­port of CaminoWays.com. We opted for

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Fundraising campaign: an eternal and personal journey Nothing could have prepared me for the Camino experience. It was certainly a very personal journey and a trip I will not forget. As part of our fundraising campaign, Age Action ran its own Santiago de Compostela trip in September with the sup­port of CaminoWays.com. We opted for

What to wear to the Camino?

What to wear to the Camino? The Camino de Santiago is a big adventure and needs to be taken seriously. For this reason we have designed a Free Packing Guide and prepared a list of gear you should take to the Camino. Of course this list will need to be adapted to your personal preferences as well

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What to wear to the Camino? The Camino de Santiago is a big adventure and needs to be taken seriously. For this reason we have designed a Free Packing Guide and prepared a list of gear you should take to the Camino. Of course this list will need to be adapted to your personal preferences as well

10 Things to do in Seville

The Via de la Plata starts in the magnificent city of Seville. This Camino de Santiago route was first of all a trading road used by the Romans to join the North and the South of Spain and it is by far the longest Camino (1000km). Seville is the capital and largest city of the

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The Via de la Plata starts in the magnificent city of Seville. This Camino de Santiago route was first of all a trading road used by the Romans to join the North and the South of Spain and it is by far the longest Camino (1000km). Seville is the capital and largest city of the

Path on the Santiago de Compostela Way

One lost soul who found his feet on the Camino

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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Useful French phrases for your Camino

Useful French Phrases For Your Camino Ready for your Camino? If your Camino is going to be taking you through France, it might be a good idea to add these useful French phrases to your repetoire. We have compiled a list of useful words and phrases to help you communicate on your walk along the

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Useful French Phrases For Your Camino Ready for your Camino? If your Camino is going to be taking you through France, it might be a good idea to add these useful French phrases to your repetoire. We have compiled a list of useful words and phrases to help you communicate on your walk along the

Drinking wine on the Camino de Santiago

Drinking Wine & Popping Blisters On The Camino De Santiago

Drinking Wine & Popping Blisters On The Camino De Santiago Drinking Wine & Popping Blisters On The Camino De Santiago. 3 September 2012 | 11:12, By Alex Thackrah, Sabotage Times For more info about the Camino, See our website It’s one of the oldest Christian pilgrimages and after all these years the sense of camaraderie

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Drinking Wine & Popping Blisters On The Camino De Santiago Drinking Wine & Popping Blisters On The Camino De Santiago. 3 September 2012 | 11:12, By Alex Thackrah, Sabotage Times For more info about the Camino, See our website It’s one of the oldest Christian pilgrimages and after all these years the sense of camaraderie

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