Getting a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
Embarking on the Camino de Santiago involves considerable physical exertion and exposure to varying weather conditions. Things can and do go wrong, hopefully not for you, your friends, or your…
Stages of the Camino Francés
Stages of the Camino Francés This is just an overview – and a way to see the entire route including maps and elevations in one place – to read our…
English to Spanish Order of Mass
While walking the Camino Francés, we realised that, as English speakers, it wasn’t always easy to follow the Roman Catholic Mass when it was said in Spanish. The Spanish Order…
Understanding Communion: The Heart of Roman Catholic Worship
By Santiago Explorer For many, “Communion” may conjure images of solemn church services or ornate rituals. In the Catholic Church, Communion—also known as the Eucharist—is far more than a symbolic…
The Camino de Santiago: A Blessing or a Curse?
Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Spain’s Galicia region, has been a destination for over a thousand years for pilgrims from all corners of the world. Its historical significance as…
Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy on the Camino de Santiago
Staying fit and healthy on the Camino de Santiago requires physical preparation, nutritional strategies, and practical measures (along with some good luck) to manage the journey’s demands. Here are some…
Getting to Sarria
One of the most asked questions on Camino Francés Facebook groups! Sarria is known for being the most popular starting point for pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago, particularly the…
Saint James The Apostle
Saint James Known for his unwavering faith, missionary zeal, and enduring legacy, Saint James occupies a bit of a place in the hearts and minds of believers worldwide, particularly among…
Cocido Maragato
When you walk through Astorga, you should try Cocido Maragato, a traditional Spanish meal from the Maragatería region of the province of León, where Astorga is located. It is a…
Ponferrada Castle – A Journey Through Time
CASTILLO DE LOS TEMPLARIOS DE PONFERRADA The Camino de Santiago The history of Ponferrada Castle is closely tied to the Camino de Santiago. According to Christian tradition, James the Great,…