Are you in the early stages of planning your Camino de Santiago adventure? Maybe you know which route you want to walk but aren’t sure where to begin with packing or what airport you need to travel to. Our Advice & Tips articles will give you some insider hints to help with your planning. There are articles about fitness preparation, cultural expectations, language tips, money on the Camino, travel insurance and much more. If you’re looking for a piece of advice or some tips that you can’t find here, be sure and contact us and we’ll do our best to help.
The Camino de Santiago routes are everyone’s heritage, and they should be preserved and looked after by us all, pilgrims, visitors and locals alike. Writing graffiti, leaving personal mementoes along the trails, and many other customs that might seem harmless are, in fact, damaging this precious heritage. At Camino Ways we have put together some […]
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Video: How to download our free Camino eBooks Here at Caminoways, we love writing about the Camino so much that we decided we had to take the next step up from blogging. That’s right, we were going to write a book. A couple of years later and we’ve amassed quite a collection. Our books aren’t
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How to treat blisters on your Camino trail? A common fear for any long-distance walker is the appearance of those raw red blisters on your heel. Your heels are especially vulnerable if you are planning to walk any of the longer Camino de Santiago routes. Don’t fear we have some handy tips on how best
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Camino tips: Footcare when you are walking the Camino We all want to make the Camino de Santiago journey as comfortable as possible and a few basic do’s and don’ts are not really enough to make it easier on your body and especially your feet. They take a pounding on most ordinary days but what
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8 essential items to take in your Camino daypack So you’ve decided to set off on the walk of a lifetime on the Camino de Santiago. As you trek across varying landscapes on your Camino walk, you’ll want to stay light on your feet and minimise what you carry on your back. But what are the
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How to stay fit during your Camino trip Whether you chose to walk or cycle your chosen Camino de Santiago route, you’re in for a rewarding experience like no other. The journey is suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, but walking any long-distance route is still a physical challenge. If you want to
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Walking the Camino de Santiago: Beginners Ebook Is walking the Camino de Santiago on your bucket list of things to do? We have designed a free Camino beginners guide to help you prepare for this epic adventure. The Camino is unlike any other trip that you will embark upon. Walking the long distance across Northern Spain,
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5 useful stretches for walkers For our third fitness video fitness expert Peter Duffy, from Physical Therapy Ireland, shares five useful stretches for anyone planning or about to embark on their Camino journey. Each stretch is chosen to help long-distance walkers who should regularly stretch to improve flexibility and decrease the risk of injuries while
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Camino Tips: what is ‘Lightweight’? Mike St.Pierre, CEO and co-founder of Hyperlite Mountain Gear, gives us his insights into outdoor gear you need for your next long distance trail and handy Camino tips for your journey. The first few days Cheryl Strayed hiked the Pacific Crest Trail she struggled to lift her pack off the
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To help you on your Camino journey we have teamed up with fitness expert Peter Duffy, from Physical Therapy Ireland, to provide some simple and useful Camino fitness tips. To prepare for the Camino or any long distance walking route you will need to keep in mind that you could have to walk between 16
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What is the best footwear for the Camino? Taking care of your feet is one of the most important steps in preparing for your Camino adventure. Having the best footwear for the Camino de Santiago or any other long distance trail you are planning will help you to stay comfortable and enjoy the journey! When
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Camino preparation: how to avoid blisters On his latest Camino preparation post, Peter Duffy from D-Pete Health and Fitness in Dublin, shares useful tips to help walkers understand and how to avoid blisters. Very handy advice whether you are getting ready for your Camino de Santiago adventure or simply enjoy hiking and hillwalking. By Peter
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Camino Preparation Exercises. Pete from D-Pete Health and Fitness Clinic in Dublin has prepared a set of Useful Exercises to Prepare Before you go on the Camino. Warm-ups and stretchings before you set off on the different Camino walks or cycles. We share Pete’s Camino Preparation useful exercises. If you are preparing for the Camino de Santiago
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Camino fitness: What are flat feet? We have a new series of articles focusing on Camino fitness and health by specialist Pete from D-Pete Health and Fitness in Rathfarnham, Dublin. If you are preparing for the Camino de Santiago or any other walking holidays, this series of advice focusing on common ailments and how to
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The Camino de Santiago is one of the world’s most famous pilgrim paths with thousands of people walking its many routes every year. Although walking the Camino is something that everyone can achieve, it is important to take the time to prepare and train for your walk. The level of training you need will depend on
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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
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Reek Sunday Tips: Climbing Croagh Patrick This Sunday, Reek Sunday, the CaminoWays.com team is heading to Westport to climb Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s Holy Mountain. Our Camino prep walk takes place on a very special date, with thousands of pilgrims visiting the Reek on this day. Here are some essential Reek Sunday tips and notes ahead of
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