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25
Nov

Walking & Hiking Tours in Japan: Pilgrimage-Style Adventures

When people hear the word “pilgrimage,” they often picture the Camino de Santiago or the ancient routes of Portugal and Italy. Yet Japan also has a remarkable pilgrimage tradition, with trails that wind through forests, mountains, and villages, leading travellers to temples and shrines that have been revered for centuries. These journeys allow you to...
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22
Nov

Escape the Everyday: How the Camino Helps You Unplug from Modern Life

Modern life can feel like a constant stream of notifications, deadlines, and background noise. Even when we have a moment to ourselves, it’s tempting to reach for a screen, scroll, and let another hour slip away. The Camino de Santiago offers the perfect chance to step out of that loop entirely. Its rhythm is simplistic...
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20
Nov

Meet the Pilgrims: Incredible Stories from the Camino Trail

The crunch of boots on gravel, the thud of a walking stick on the turf, the scent of eucalyptus or topped lavender drifting through the morning air – these are the sensations of the Camino de Santiago. Every year, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims follow these ancient routes across Spain and Portugal, each with a...
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30
Jun

A Short History of the Camino de Santiago

Dive into the rich history of the Camino de Santiago and discover how Walk the Camino crafts personalized journeys on this timeless pilgrimage route.
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17
May

Portugal’s Coastal Camino

The 21st-century revitalisation of the Camino de Santiago has led to the restoration of Portugal's wonderful coastal path.
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16
May

The Barcelos Cockerel

The story goes that a Gallego (a man from Galicia), was passing through Barcelos on the pilgrim road to Santiago de Compostela.
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10
May

5 Ways to Walk The Camino in a Week

The 5 Camino Ways can be done in a week or less - but which is the right one for you?
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16
Apr

Muxia – Cape Finisterre

At Muxia, you will reach the western limits of the ancient world and discover more about its myths and legends
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24
Jan

Reasons to Walk Camino del Norte in Asturias

Asturias is one of the best-kept secrets in all of Spain, but it's gradually becoming more and more popular with walkers
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three crosses floating on the sea
17
Dec

The Camino de Santiago for Solo Walkers

Join Walk the Camino for our tips and recommendations for walking the Camino as a solo traveller. Read more…
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