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The dreaded B word is something everybody fears on the Camino. Blisters can quickly turn a walk that was going wonderfully into a living nightmare [...]

Camino specialist Diane Potter of Uwalk.ie has enjoyed walking a variety of routes along the Camino de Santiago. From walking solo to travelling with groups, [...]

Walking long distances day after day can take a toll on your feet, ankles, and knees. This is why choosing the right pair of shoes [...]

Portugal’s southernmost region draws millions to it every year. Most foreign tourists come for the beaches, the golf resorts, and the gloriously shimmering weather that [...]

Travelling solo brings numerous exciting benefits that can completely transform an experience. It allows us to travel completely free from those frustrating constraints of thinking [...]

Travelling solo along one of the exciting Camino de Santiago routes doesn’t mean you’re alone - far from it. Walking the Camino is an intensely [...]

Welcome to Galicia. You’ve undoubtedly heard about the independence movements of the Catalans and the Basques, along with their fierce pride in a culture that [...]

Porto can be a hard city to leave. With a great variety of excellent food on offer, delicious wine drawn from the nearby Douro region, [...]

The Camino ‘Paperwork’ – All you need to know about Stamps & Certificates As you begin your Camino there will no doubt be many thoughts [...]

In recent decades, the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has come roaring back into fashion and continues to grow year after year. In 2019, [...]

Water is vital to every human, but for those walking through the parched landscape of Northern Spain in mid-summer, it takes on even greater importance. [...]

Sat far away on the distant horizon, the great spires finally appear. For those who have been walking for days, weeks or even months in [...]

As you begin to pile things into your bag just before setting out to walk the Camino de Santiago, you’ll no doubt start to wonder [...]

The Camino de Santiago unquestionably involves plenty of walking and probably the odd spiritual, religious or profound moments along the way, but that doesn’t mean [...]

After a day walking, with your feet sore and your stomach rumbling, it’s only natural to want to kick back at the end of the [...]

Tired feet, blisters, aching shoulders - that desire to simply sit down and call it quits. For many, walking the Camino de Santiago remains a [...]

The number of people walking the Camino de Santiago has seen a dramatic increase over the last two decades. In 1992, just short of 10,000 [...]

Siobhán is a Chartered Physiotherapist and former Irish International Athlete.  She was Head Physiotherapist to BLE/Athletics Ireland for more than 20 years and worked with athletes [...]

While few would describe the Camino de Santiago as an overly challenging hike because of its relatively easy routes and well-marked paths, walking for between [...]

For those choosing to walk the Camino de Santiago, whether in its entirety or smaller sections, you will often find yourself following a rough pattern [...]

You’ve got those flights booked, you’re well on your way to increasing your weekly mileage in preparation, and all your gear is lying in the [...]

One question that is constantly debated before, during and even after walking the Camino is whether it’s better to do it alone or with others [...]

As a late life convert to the “sport“ of walking I was particularly energised by the positive statement of leading USA athlete Ann Green when [...]

No matter what kind of person you are, or what your religious beliefs are, walking the Camino’s medieval villages and beautiful wild landscapes, becomes a [...]

You have booked your trip to the Camino and you would like to know some Spanish before your start. There are some ‘language essentials’ that [...]

The Camino is much more than a spiritual walk, it is often described as a gastronomic journey worth enjoying. In many of the towns and villages, pilgrims [...]

When visiting any country across the globe there are always simple local traditions and customs that should be followed, call it ‘etiquette’ or simply respecting [...]

Closely related to Spanish (and even closer to Portuguese), Galician is a language often used along the regions and villages of the Camino de Santiago. [...]

Many people walk the Camino de Santiago for religious reasons, but many others do it simply seeking a challenge and are there for the experience. [...]

“More than just a pilgrimage, the French Camino is a unique social and cultural experience, and a truly memorable adventure” The Camino Frances is the [...]

2021 will be a very special year to walk the Camino to Santiago with Uwalk.ie as it is considered a ‘Holy Year’. This is a [...]

Walking Holidays Become ‘de Rigueur’ as Bookings Increase!     As travel opens up as we enter the post-lockdown world more and more people are [...]

'We experienced some amazing scenery on our 2 day walk along the route of The Bavarian Alps and Lakes' ~ Michelle

Many people have ‘The Camino’ on their bucket list and I can understand why ~Michelle

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'Through a few more cobbled and winding streets and the square opened up to reveal the cathedral in all its glory...!'

The rain probably doesn't add to the experience but you would not have beautiful green landscapes without a bit of rain!

'The lesson you learn from being on the Camino is that no matter the weather you feel grateful to be here...'

'On the Camino, be prepared to be surprised' Read Helen & Katrina's Blog from the first stage of their Camino Adventure