Walking the Camino de Santiago is an unforgettable experience. This ancient pilgrimage route through Spain and Portugal is more than just a hike — it’s a journey filled with history, adventure, and ...

One day, while searching for a destination for a day trip from Beziers, France, I discovered the Abbaye de Sainte-Marie de Fontchaude. It was not far away and was in a small hamlet surrounded by ...

Hikers around the world are rediscovering Spain's Camino de Santiago, Medieval Europe's version of the thru-hike. A veteran of the pilgrimage shares his tips for getting your boots on the path. A ...

Pilgrims can choose an optional route when walking the Camino de Santiago Portugués Central. It's called the Variante Espiritual (Spiritual Variant in English) route. I walked it in August 2024, and ...

Plan your route: The Camino de Santiago consists of several routes, each with its own starting point and distance. The most popular route is the Camino Francés, which starts in St. Jean Pied de Port, ...

Fancy a modern-day pilgrimage to the Spanish site of Santiago de Compostela? Whether you’re a Catholic pilgrim or just want a good walk, these divine crisscrossing routes have something for everyone.

When Loni Philbrick-Linzmeyer decided to walk the Camino de Santiago, she was adamant this was something she had to do alone. It was 2013. Loni was a 29-year-old Californian school teacher who was “at ...