Guide
Tips and answers on everything to do with pilgrimage.
Pilgrimage routes in France: an overview
15 September 2026
Your backpack on a pilgrimage: how heavy should it be?
14 July 2026
The first day: from Saint-Jean to Roncesvalles
12 May 2026
Camino Portugués: from Porto to Santiago in two weeks
10 March 2026
Getting to the Way of St James: how to reach the start and get home
13 January 2026
Walking a pilgrimage alone: tips for travelling without company
4 November 2025
Luggage transfer on the Way of St James: how it works
14 October 2025
Pilgrimage in Germany: six routes to get started
12 August 2025
Compostela: the requirements for the pilgrim certificate
6 May 2025
Pilgrimage training plan: fit for the walk in twelve weeks
8 April 2025
Avoiding blisters on a pilgrimage: what actually helps your feet
18 February 2025
Pilgrimage without faith: can you do it?
10 December 2024
The Way of St James for beginners: how to plan your first pilgrimage
8 October 2024
Holy Year in Santiago: what it means for pilgrims
16 July 2024
Openness on a pilgrimage: what it changes along the way
22 May 2024
A career break: when the pilgrimage becomes a pause
13 February 2024
After the pilgrimage: settling back into everyday life
7 November 2023
Pilgrimage on a budget: ten ways to save money
22 August 2023
Pilgrim diary: why it is worth writing on the way
20 June 2023
The right sleeping bag for a pilgrimage: light and warm enough
18 April 2023
Food on the Way of St James: what pilgrims eat
14 February 2023
Rest days on a pilgrimage: when you need a break
15 November 2022
Hiking boots or trail runners: which is better for a pilgrimage?
20 September 2022
Doing your laundry on a pilgrimage: how to keep it simple
21 June 2022
Pilgrimage in later life: setting off at 60 plus
12 April 2022
Navigation on a pilgrimage: apps, maps and signposts
18 January 2022
The Way of St James by bike: what you should know
5 October 2021
Pilgrimage as a pair: how to keep the walk relaxed
17 August 2021
Pilgrimage with children: how to make the family trip work
15 June 2021
Bed bugs on the Camino: how to prevent them and what to do
13 April 2021
Pilgrimage with a dog: can it be done?
9 February 2021
The history of the Way of St James in five chapters
17 November 2020
Walking poles on a pilgrimage: are they worth it?
15 September 2020
A weekend pilgrimage: how to make a short break work
9 June 2020
Albergue etiquette: the rules in a pilgrim hostel
3 March 2020
Scallop shell and yellow arrow: the signs on the Way of St James
21 January 2020
Pilgrimage in winter: quiet paths and what to keep in mind
12 November 2019
Pilgrimage in the rain: how to stay dry and in a good mood
17 September 2019
Pilgrimage in summer: how to cope with the heat
16 July 2019
Taking photos on a pilgrimage
20 April 2019
Planning breaks on a pilgrimage
10 April 2019
Applying for a pilgrim passport: where can I do it?
30 March 2019
What is the best time of year for a pilgrimage?
20 March 2019
Illness or accident on a pilgrimage?
10 March 2019
How far do you walk on a pilgrimage?
1 March 2019
A headlamp on a pilgrimage
20 February 2019
Reserving accommodation on a pilgrimage
10 February 2019
Physical fitness: how important is it on a pilgrimage?
24 January 2019
What language skills do I need on a pilgrimage?
24 January 2019
A dictionary on a pilgrimage
24 January 2019