Roland

Written by Roland

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

New book about the Camino

New Camino Book: There’s Something Going On!

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

Archived post: this article was written in 2020 and reflects travel at that time. For up-to-date advice, see our Camino Information Hub. 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

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Archived post: this article was written in 2020 and reflects travel at that time. For up-to-date advice, see our Camino Information Hub. 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

Book about the Camino

Part 2 – Camino Books to read before your trip

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, we will keep adding more Camino book recommendations! Our original list had

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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, we will keep adding more Camino book recommendations! Our original list had

Woman walking alone on the Camino

Camino for Independent Travellers

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

Interview with Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker Interview: August 2020 Camino

Archived post: this article was written in 2020 and reflects travel at that time. For up-to-date advice, see our Camino Information Hub. 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

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Archived post: this article was written in 2020 and reflects travel at that time. For up-to-date advice, see our Camino Information Hub. 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

4 Unmissable Camino del Norte Experiences

4 Unmissable Camino del Norte Experiences

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

Archived post: this article was written in 2020 and reflects travel at that time. For up-to-date advice, see our Camino Information Hub. 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

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Archived post: this article was written in 2020 and reflects travel at that time. For up-to-date advice, see our Camino Information Hub. 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

Pie chart of pilgrims on the Camino

99.8% of pilgrims would recommend the Camino

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

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

A word from Roland on the Camino

A word from our founder: the spirit of the Camino

Archived post: this article was written in 2020 and reflects travel at that time. For up-to-date advice, see our Camino Information Hub. 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

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Archived post: this article was written in 2020 and reflects travel at that time. For up-to-date advice, see our Camino Information Hub. 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

Map of the main Camino de Santiago routes in Spain, Portugal and France, all ending in Santiago de Compostela

Camino de Santiago Map: All Routes with Distances

The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrim routes across Spain, Portugal and France, and every one of them ends at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. The most popular are the Camino Francés (about 770 km), the Camino Portugués (about 240 km from Porto, or 620 km from Lisbon), the Camino del Norte

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The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrim routes across Spain, Portugal and France, and every one of them ends at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. The most popular are the Camino Francés (about 770 km), the Camino Portugués (about 240 km from Porto, or 620 km from Lisbon), the Camino del Norte

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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