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Camino de Santiago Forum

  1. Lounge

    General discussion about a wide range of topics

    1. General Chat

      General chat & introductions
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      Latest: Training Burnout? Kim Federici, Aug 22, 2017 at 10:58 AM
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    2. Religion and Spirituality

      What are your thought? Is this something you found on the Camino?
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      Latest: About The Pilgrims Passport Daniel Bowater, Aug 20, 2017 at 2:20 PM
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    3. Forum Feedback

      Discuss the site features. Suggest new things, complain about existing ones
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      Latest: Camino Forum Phishing Threat ? BROWNCOUNTYBOB, Jul 2, 2017
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    4. Live from the Camino

      Share day to day experiences or information while you are on your Camino.
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      Latest: Caminos De Madrid, Salvador, Primitivo And Fisterra Magwood, Aug 19, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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  2. The Caminos to Santiago de Compostela

    All the Caminos to Santiago

    1. Camino Frances

      The Camino Frances is the most popular of all Camino de Santiago routes. The traditional starting point is St Jean Pied de Port. The French Way is around 800km and most will take at least 28 days to walk the full trail.
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      Latest: First Timer Questions? Lou Galan, Aug 22, 2017 at 6:40 AM
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    2. Camino Via de la Plata - The Silver Route

      This the longest is quickly gaining popularity.
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      Latest: Planning To Do The Vdlp Starting Apr/may 16 El Condor 2014, Aug 20, 2017 at 12:44 PM
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    3. The Camino Portugues

      From Portugal to Santiago de Compostela
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      Latest: Any Advice For Porto To Santiago Route? KLangy1988, Aug 15, 2017
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    4. Santiago to Finisterre

      To the end of the World - the last bit before the sea.
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      Latest: Walking to Finisterre ken huocj, Aug 21, 2017 at 2:15 PM
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    5. Camino del Norte

      One I know little about, ask for help here.
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      Latest: Our Camino Del Norte Journey El Condor 2014, Aug 6, 2017
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    6. Camino Ingles

      Ask and share about the Camino Ingles, The English Way.
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      Latest: Getting To The Camino Inglés UnkleHammy, Aug 6, 2017
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    7. Camino de Madrid

      A new waymarked route from Madrid
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      Camino de Madrid

      Sub-Forums

      1. Camin Madrid Albergues and Hostels

      Latest: Walking the Camino de Madrid Crepes4Suzette, May 1, 2017
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    8. Camino Aragones

      The Camino Aragon?s comes in from the west to join the Camino Frances, a different route over the Pyrenees.
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      Latest: Camino Aragonnes Poorly Marked Wily, Jan 24, 2017
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    9. Camino Primitivo or Original Way

      From Oviedo to Melide where it joins the Camino Frances. Distance approx 320km
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      Latest: Camino Primitivo in June 2015 RJS, Jun 28, 2017
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    10. Camino de Levante

      From the East Coast of Spain to Santiago in the West - a long Camino
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      Latest: The clogs are back on Leslie, Aug 13, 2014
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    11. Camino Mozárabe

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      Latest: My 52 Day Walk Along The Camino Mozárabe Magwood, Mar 5, 2017
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    12. Le Puy en Velay to Santiago de Compostela

      Would be great for anyone that has walked this route to help with info
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      Latest: Le Puy Route - Anyone Out There? Walking Jules, Jun 5, 2017
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  3. Other Pilgrimage Routes

    Other pilgrimage routes around the world.

    1. Via Francigena - Pilgrimage to Rome

      Questions and answers on the Via Francigena.
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      Latest: Article On The Via Francigena From The Tablet Rainyday woman, Jul 11, 2017
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  4. Information for all Camino Routes

    All the other stuff, getting there and back, medical, etc...

    1. Cycling the Camino de Santiago

      Same route different problems, getting your bike on and off planes.
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      Latest: Cycling the Camino de Santiago Wily, Feb 18, 2017
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    2. The Camino by Horse

      The Camino by Horse ask and give help here
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      Latest: Spanish Horses via Compostelo Ride awais, Oct 27, 2014
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    3. The Weather

      Get and give weather info here
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      Latest: Humidity In August And September Daniel Bowater, Aug 22, 2017 at 1:21 AM
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    4. Pilgrim Books

      What ones did you find the best?
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      Latest: Wise Pilgrim Guide - Comparison To Brierley's Guide BROWNCOUNTYBOB, Jul 21, 2017
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    5. Albergues - Hostels

      Where to stay on the Camino - Which was your favorite?
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      Latest: Albergues - Refugios - Hostels BROWNCOUNTYBOB, Aug 20, 2017 at 2:51 PM
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    6. Traveling to and from the Camino

      Planes, trains, boats, buses, and even car...
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      Latest: Ride Share From Madrid To St. Jean On Oct. 1, 2017 M.E., Aug 12, 2017
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    7. Medical Problems

      What you should take with you and how to deal with problems.
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      Latest: BED BUGS-How Not to Get Them! Daniel Bowater, Aug 21, 2017 at 4:36 AM
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    8. What equipment should you use and take

      Shoes, socks, walking sticks, backpacks, how much to carry, can you buy it there.
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      Latest: BEST Hiking boots,socks and backpack suggestions RJS, Aug 21, 2017 at 7:21 AM
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    9. Miscellaneous Topics

      Doesn't fit anywhere else
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      Latest: Best App To Use On The Camino ? BROWNCOUNTYBOB, Aug 21, 2017 at 9:59 PM
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  5. Santiago de Compostela

    Questions and answers on Santiago

    1. Where to stay in Santiago

      Post the best places where you stayed in Santiago - lots of detail helps others
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      Latest: where to stay in Santiago. Daniel Bowater, Aug 21, 2017 at 1:29 AM
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    2. What to see and do in Santiago de Compostela

      What did you like about Santiago or not if that was the case.
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      Latest: Santiago Highlights: The Cathedral, From Roof To Crypt Laurie Ferris, Apr 17, 2017
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