10 Not-So-Great Things About The Camino
This article is a follow-up to my previous article 10 Best Things About The Camino. Anyone who walks the Camino will find certain aspects that are most challenging to them. In this article I list ten things I found the least enjoyable on the Camino based on my own experience. I must note that although…
Life After The Camino
When I returned home from my first Camino, I went to work the next morning with little sleep after a long transatlantic flight. I felt like a zombie as I was bombarded with questions from coworkers. How was your journey? Can you show me pictures? What was your favorite memory? What was it like walking…
The Day Before You Hike The Camino
When I hiked my first Camino, I arrived in St-Jean by train at 11:30 pm after nearly 48 hours of nonstop travel. The next morning with hardly any sleep or food in my stomach, I began hiking over the Pyrenees Mountains. Needless to say, this was the absolute worst way to begin the Camino. Most…
My Own Pace: A Story of Strength and Adversity on the Camino de Santiago
Thank you to everyone who has followed my blog over the past year. I have enjoyed sharing my journey with you all. I am excited to announce that my story has been published as a book titled My Own Pace: A Story of Strength and Adversity on the Camino de Santiago. In this book I…
Sacred Steps Podcast
Earlier this year I had a conversation with Kevin Donahue about my journey on the Camino. Our conversation was released today on the Sacred Steps Podcast. Be sure to give a listen! Below is the episode on YouTube.
10 Best Things About The Camino
Everyone who walks the Camino will find certain aspects of the journey that are the most enjoyable to them. Based on my own experience, here are the ten best things about the Camino in no particular order. 1. Finding Your Natural Rhythm When your life is simplified to a routine of walking, eating, and sleeping,…
How To Be Safe On The Camino
The region of Northern Spain where the majority of Camino de Santiago routes pass through has some of the lowest crime rates in the world. Despite being one of the safest pilgrimages, the journey does pose its own risks and dangers. In this article I will discuss preparations any pilgrim can take to maintain their…
Interview on El Camino People
Last month my Camino story was featured on the podcast El Camino People. See the link below to listen to my conversation with Jose Mari Ardanaz.
How To Be Successful On The Camino
For many people who hike the Camino, the undertaking will be unlike anything they have experienced. The most important advice for anyone who decides to embark on this pilgrimage is to be prepared. Although having a loose itinerary and understanding that the Camino will provide is important, having some degree of preparation will dramatically increase…
Camino Memories
Last month I wrote a short article for the website Camino Memories. Their website is a collection of stories by pilgrims from around the world. Below is the article. To see my story on their website, click here. In late summer of 2017, I set out on a five hundred mile walk on the French…
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