Best Angel Santiago Podcasts (2024)

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S5 Ep 2: Trail angels + perseverance = Cinda on the Camino Francés 1:05:17

28d ago1:05:17

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PILGRIMS HELPING PILGRIMS, THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE Cinda’s story shows us that trail angels are everywhere. In fact, YOU might be a trail angel to someone on the Way. What gifts do you have to give? Cinda shares with us how training walks do and don’t prepare you for the rigors of walking the Camino. She discovers the joy of movement and the delight o…

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S5 Ep 6: Chad writes the next two chapters of his pilgrimage story 57:33

30m ago57:33

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WALKING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Chad has now walked the Francés and Primitivo routes, plus the Camino Portuguese from both Lisbon and Porto. But it's not about how many routes or how many times he has walked. He's not keeping score. What matters most about pilgrimage? Chad explores this question as well as the role of his shadow on and off the trai…

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S5 Ep 5: Nysie finds her power in pilgrimage 1:15:15

3d ago1:15:15

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AN EPIC, TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY FROM LE PUY TO SANTIAGO Join me as pilgrim Nysie shares her journey from Le Puy, France, to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. Along the way she discovers that bumps in the road are an essential part of the transformation found by walking the Camino de Santiago. With higher highs and lower lows than every befor…

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Ep. 50: Camino de Costa Rica 1:18:30

6d ago1:18:30

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Emma Fry of Vegan Adventure Holidays joins Jeremy to talk about this relatively new hike from coast to coast across all of Costa Rica. The trail takes trekkers from the Atlantic Coast, through the central highlands and mountains, and finishes in Quepos, on the Pacific Coast. Jeremy recounts the history of Costa Rica, and the history of its ecotouri…

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S5 Ep 4: Pilgrim Joycelyn on the spiritual nature of pilgrimage 59:44

13d ago59:44

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INTENTION AND ATTITUDE ARE EVERYTHING What do you do when your pilgrimage gets "rained out"? How do you cope with walking in the snow? Joycelyn shares how the motivation and intention behind your pilgrimage can set the tone and bring the experience you are seeking. She and Nidia (from episode 3) shared an incredible journey on the Camino Francés an…

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S5 Ep 3: Pilgrim Nidia takes a walk of faith and love 1:09:10

17d ago1:09:10

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. . . ABOUT THE WEATHER Nidia's story shows us that having an incredible, life-impacting pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago isn't dependent on the weather. What is it dependent on? Listen in to hear Nidia's moving and inspiring stories of love, faith, and connection. To listen to Nidia's before-the-Camino interview, check out episode 16 in season…

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S5 Ep 1: Should walking the Camino come with a warning label? 41:26

1M ago41:26

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SHOULD WALKING THE CAMINO COME WITH A WARNING LABEL? In season five of the YOU on the Camino de Santiago podcast you are going to hear some amazing stories of perseverance, courage, determination, adventure, and community. Stories of shared meals, life-changing conversations, and new friendships, trail tested and built to last. You are also going t…

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Ep. 49: Ocean to Lake Trail 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

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Listener and experienced Florida hiker Richie Mulligan (aka Pecky Bird) joins Jeremy to talk about his hike with his father on the Ocean to Lake Trail in Southern Florida. This amazing hike from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Okeechobee takes hikers through a wide variety of Southern Florida's diverse habitats. And of course there are alligators. Also …

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S4 Ep 20: Spring 2024 updates from the trail 40:17

3M ago40:17

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FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON FOUR! Thank you for joining me for this fourth season of the YOU on the Camino de Santiago podcast. I hope you have enjoyed the season and are many steps closer to taking your first steps on your chosen Camino route. Need more assistance getting started? 2025 CAMINO EXPERIENCE GROUP REGISTRATION STARTS SOON! Let me know you …

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Ep. 48: Everest Base Camp 1:45:59

3M ago1:45:59

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Listener Wade Tonkin and comedian Sean Keane join Jeremy to talk about their treks to Everest Base Camp. This amazing trek in Nepal takes hikers high in the Himalayas to the base camp where climbers get ready to ascend the tallest mountain on earth. Wade tells about his inspiring story of getting fit for this difficult trek and Sean tells us about …

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S4 Ep 19: Meet US veteran Paul, a "Warrior on the Way" 51:51

4M ago51:51

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TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we touch on the subject of suicide among military veterans. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in a crisis situation, please know that help is available. If you are in the US, you can call 988 from any phone to access the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Additional resources are liste…

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S4 Ep 18: The realities of Camino planning and FOMO with pilgrim Natasha 45:10

4M ago45:10

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HOW DO YOU MAKE THE "RIGHT" DECISIONS FOR YOUR CAMINO? The ongoing dilemma: how to see everything on your first pilgrimage, or how to tame that fear of missing out. My guest in this episode is Natasha, and she loves to plan travel. She will share with us how that planning journey has been going and the role FOMO is playing in the process. We also t…

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S4 Ep 17: Pilgrim Adam walks his way to mental health 1:03:10

4M ago1:03:10

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***CONTENT WARNING*** We are talking about some difficult topics in this episode, including mental health, suicide, and human trafficking. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in a crisis situation, please know that help is available. If you are in the US, you can call 988 from any phone to access the 988 Suicide and C…

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S4 Ep 16: A mother's heart on pilgrimage with pilgrim Natalie 43:47

4M ago43:47

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TROUBLE AT HOME WHILE ON PILGRIMAGE What if something happens at home while you are away on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela? What do you do when someone you love is in trouble, hundreds or thousands of miles away? My guest today is going to share her real life experience with that very thing. In this episode you are going to meet Natalie fro…

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Ep. 47: Via Transilvanica 1:28:48

4M ago1:28:48

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Listener Veronica McGee joins Jeremy to talk about her several adventures on the Via Transilvanica, a new 1,400 kilometer trail that crosses a huge swath of Romania, in Eastern Europe. The trail brings hikers through small mountain villages where they'll stay in local homes and eat home-cooked meals. The trail traverses Transylvania, and includes m…

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S4 Ep 15: A multi-destination pilgrimage with pilgrim Roger 1:02:02

4M ago1:02:02

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SANTIAGO + FÁTIMA + LOURDES After an unexpected and devastating loss, the whole family is in on the Camino plans. Learn how pilgrim Roger will make the journey to three major pilgrimage sites, in Spain, Portugal, and France. VISIT BURGOS ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS Visit the beautiful Catedral de Burgos: https://catedraldeburgos.es/ Visit the Atapuerca d…

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S4 Ep 14: A father & son Camino experience with pilgrim John 1:07:09

5M ago1:07:09

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PONDERING ON THE CAMINHO PORTUGUESE In this episode you are going to hear from John from Canada, who will be walking the Portuguese route in May. As you will hear, John is looking ahead to his next decade and pondering what it will look like. We talk about some practical considerations, such as the debate between taking a rain jacket or a poncho, i…

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S4 Ep 13: It's time to dream big again with pilgrim Cinda 52:31

5M ago52:31

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AGAINST ALL ODDS Wait until you hear this story. So inspiring. It truly is time to dream big again. Keep an eye out for Cinda and Persie on the Camino Frances in April and May! GET YOUR FREE CAMINO PLANNING ROADMAP Discover all the big decisions you will need to make and the steps you will take to get you from where you are now – saying yes to your…

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S4 Ep 12: Pilgrim Kate plans two Caminos in one 1:32:45

5M ago1:32:45

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WHEN YOU JUST NEED TO GET AWAY My guest today is Kate from Australia who will be leaving soon to walk the Camino Francés from Saint Jean Pied de Port. As she tells her story, you are going to hear that she is actually planning two Caminos at the same time! Kate has some great tips for us on what not to do when you are training for the Camino, and w…

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Ep. 46: Uinta Highline Trail 1:40:45

5M ago1:40:45

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Listener and photographer Christian Paul joins Jeremy to talk about his epic adventure on the Uinta Highline Trail. This amazing long-distance trail traverses the highest mountain range in Utah. The trail crosses several high mountain passes and gives the hiker views of glaciated landscapes dotted with alpine lakes brimming with trout. And Christia…

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S4 Ep 11 Pilgrim Catherine takes her love for the land to the Camino 1:10:30

5M ago1:10:30

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BEAUTY AND WONDER ON THE CAMINO Catherine of First Nation in Canada knows the truth about the land and our role in caring for the earth. She is eager to walk through Portugal and Spain to discover the rich diversity of what grows in their soils. Join me as we explore the Anishinaabe teaching of the Four Hills and how walking the Camino fits into th…

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S4 Ep 10: Pilgrim Melissa shares her "perfect" Camino fantasy 1:20:04

6M ago1:20:04

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HOW TO HAVE THE "PERFECT" CAMINO EXPERIENCE We all have ideas of what walking the Camino is going to be like. It's hard not to, with all the YouTube videos, blogs, books, and movies about the Camino de Santiago out there. What is your idea of a "perfect" Camino? In this episode we explore that question and also bust some myths about the meseta, or …

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S4 Ep 9: The value of second chances with Pilgrim Nysie 1:06:29

6M ago1:06:29

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A SURPRISINGLY LONG WALK, GIVEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES Nysie has a new lease on life after years of living with a debilitating illness. And she is celebrating her second chance by making the journey from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint Jean Pied de Port on the Chemin de Saint-Jacques, and then from there to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino Francés. Nysie k…

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S4 Ep 8: Pilgrim David Ault reminds us that "solutions already exist" on the Camino 1:03:30

6M ago1:03:30

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THE CAMINO PROVIDES - WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN? Usually my guests are people getting ready to walk the Camino for the first time. They have lots of questions plus touching and inspiring stories. This week I am happy to host David Ault, teacher, writer, adventurer, and visionary leader who has walked two of routes of the Camino de Santiago. His mo…

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S4 Ep 7: An easier than expected walk for pilgrim Judith 42:28

6M ago42:28

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WHAT MAKES FOR A "PERFECT" CAMINO? Pilgrim Judith walked from Sarria to Santiago over 11 days, and found her footing pretty easily. Was it the perfect Camino experience? What would she do differently the next time? How does it feel to walk into Santiago? Find out in this episode of the YOU on the Camino podcast. Related: Did you catch my first conv…

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S4 Ep 6: When the time is NOW, with pilgrim Joshua 49:54

7M ago49:54

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WHEN IT'S TIME . . . IT'S TIME! In this episode we hear from Josh from Corpus Christi, Texas, who is on his way to the airport as this episode releases. Josh heard the Camino call and said a quick yes. How quick? Ah, just wait. I love what Josh said – he realized he had to stop looking for reasons not to walk the Camino and just go. Now. During our…

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S4 Ep 5: Finding courage and inspiration with pilgrim Danielle 59:35

7M ago59:35

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TRACY'S BACKPACK IS HEADED BACK TO THE CAMINO! Join me as we explore the inspiring story of Tracy's backpack and meet the next person to take it on pilgrimage on the Camino Francés. Danielle and I explore such challenging questions as >> What are the "rules" for this pilgrimage? >> What if you don't make it to Santiago? >> How do you build the cour…

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Ep. 45: Art Loeb Trail 1:03:59

7M ago1:03:59

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Listener Dane Schuckman joins Jeremy to talk about Dane's hike of the Art Loeb trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Dane takes us through this multi-day hike along ridges and over peaks in the wild high country of this part of North Carolina. And Jeremy tells the story of Art Loeb, the man behind the name of this rugged and …

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S4 Ep3: The spiritual practice of pilgrimage with Dr. Edward Viljoen 1:00:53

7M ago1:00:53

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IS THE CAMINO, FOR YOU, A PILGRIMAGE? If yes, then this episode is for you! Here are some of the questions we explore, with my guest, spiritual teacher and pilgrimage guide, Dr. Edward Viljoen: >> What calls us to go on a pilgrimage? >> What happens on pilgrimage, really? >> Why is the pilgrimage experience the same yet different for each person? >…

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S4 Ep 2: Meet Pilgrim and Mirthologist Tiffany 1:08:16

7M ago1:08:16

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"I DESERVE THIS" You give and give and give . . . and then one day you ask, What about me? What happens when you finally decide you matter just as much as everyone else? For Tiffany, the answer was you go for a walk on the Camino de Santiago. And then you take on the next dream, and the dream after that one. Find out how Tiffany went from preschool…

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S4 Ep 1: Fear and courage on the Camino de Santiago 43:05

8M ago43:05

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6 WAYS TO MOVE PAST YOUR CAMINO-RELATED FEARS When you think of walking the Camino de Santiago, what fears or concerns come up? What is slowing you down from going after your dream of walking the Camino? In this first episode of season four, I am going to be talking about the fear that often surrounds walking the Camino for the first time, and how …

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Ep. 44: Camino de Santiago 1:12:15

8M ago1:12:15

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Author Suzanne Roberts joins Jeremy to talk about her hike in Spain on the Camino de Santiago. In fact, Suzanne hiked more than one of the Caminos to Santiago de Compostela. And Jeremy recounts the interesting history and legend of the Camino de Santiago. Also, Suzanne talks about the new edition of her book, Almost Somewhere, about her first thru …

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Ep. 43: Yorkshire Wolds Way 1:03:03

9M ago1:03:03

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Listener Mimi Cortes joins Jeremy to talk about her thru hike of the little-known Yorkshire Wolds Way in England. Mimi tells Jeremy about the wonderful medieval towns and beautiful countryside that hikers experience on this week-long adventure. And we learn about one of England's most famous outlaws who, in the 1730s, frequented one of the inns alo…

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S3 Ep 20: After the Camino with Dawn & Fiona 1:05:44

10M ago1:05:44

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FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON THREE! It's time to catch up with Dawn and Fiona from Australia, who we met in season three, episode three. These two peregrinas walked the Camino Francés in August and September this year. You will hear how their plans unfolded and if booking all their accommodations in advance turned out to be the best way for them to do t…

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S3 Ep 19: How to use guidebooks and apps to plan your Camino, plus . . . 59:35

10M ago59:35

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SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU In this episode I share with you one of the audio sessions for my signature program, the Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide, which will be available for 25% off the regular price for three days starting on December 1, 2023 (Saturday the 2nd in Australia and New Zealand). The sample audio session in this episode is …

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S3 Ep 18: To book or not to book (accommodations on the Camino) 24:00

10M ago24:00

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START THE CONVERSATION: TO BOOK OR NOT-TO BOOK ON THE CAMINO In this episode I share a preview audio session on booking accommodations on the Camino from my Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Let's look at . . . >> the different types of accommodations available on the Camino >> which places accept reservations >> when you should book >> h…

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S3 Ep 17: Walking the Camino for pilgrim Kaye 1:13:45

10M ago1:13:45

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SUCCESS AND FAILURE ON THE CAMINO Meet Kaye from Australia! She and I had a fun conversation about spirituality, and we discovered we share a love for asking some of the deeper questions. In this episode we explore questions like: >> Who are you walking the Camino for? >> Why are you walking now, and who is doing the walking? >> When is the best ti…

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S3 Ep 16: Take a walk of faith with pilgrim Nidia 53:51

10M ago53:51

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TURNING TRIALS INTO BLESSINGS Nidia from Utah, USA, shares her story of turning incredible trials into blessings, plus how and why she is preparing to walk the Camino Francés in 2024. Faith is a choice, she says, and life itself is a pilgrimage. Find out about the "power of gathering" and how religion can bring you peace. You will also hear another…

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S3 Ep 15: Author Beebe Bahrami shares her unique perspective on the Camino Francés 1:04:08

11M ago1:04:08

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DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE?!?!? This is a question I frequently ask first-time pilgrims on the Camino Francés, as we walk together on this ancient pilgrimage path. Beebe Bahrami, author of the Moon Camino de Santiago guidebook knows the answer, and she shares the history, culture, and context of the Camino Francés in her beautiful guide to sacred si…

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Ep. 42: Trans-Catalina Trail 1:14:10

11M ago1:14:10

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Listeners Rachel and Beth Irvine join Jeremy to talk about their hike on the Trans-Catalina Trail across the length of Santa Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California. And learn about the island's unlikely history, which includes baseball spring training, the first movie theater for talking motion pictures, and bison! Listener David Poir…

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S3 Ep 14: The fast way to do the Camino, with pilgrim Paul 1:05:50

11M ago1:05:50

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BECOMING A PILGRIM WHILE ON THE CAMINO After completing the Camino from Sarria to Santiago, Paul from Ireland is getting ready to do the Camino Primitivo the fast way. This isn't for everyone, and it brings up some good questions, like: >> What is a pilgrim? >> Do you have to be a pilgrim to "do" the Camino? >> Is it possible to become a pilgrim? >…

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S3 Ep 13: Tips from the Trail 33:11

11M ago33:11

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HOLA FROM THE CAMINO FRANCÉS !!! Coming to you "live" from Sarria on the Francés route, where I am meeting up with pilgrim Maurice, who was my guest in episode 12 from season two. In this episode I share tips from the trail. Here is what we are going to be talking about: >> How to stay safe when walking on the road >> How to make sure you have the …

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S3 Ep 12: After the Camino with pilgrim Chad 56:05

11M ago56:05

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BEST ALBERGUE EXPERIENCES ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS! What makes an albergue the "best"? Find out what pilgrim Chad says about his top albergue experiences - and he names names! Here are the albergues and other places we mention in this episode: Hostel Suseia - The pilgrim's home, Zubiri Albergue de Peregrinos Parroquial, Grañon Casa de Peregrinos Emaús…

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S3 Ep 11: Pilgrim Georgina walks away from depression 56:30

12M ago56:30

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HOW HARD WERE YOU HIT BY THE PANDEMIC? Georgina openly shares her inspiring story of experiencing severe depression, how she found her way out, and how it led her to walk the Camino de Santiago - with just two weeks lead time! Join me for this courageous journey from the dark to the light, and up and over the mountain. And find out why you would in…

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S3 Ep 10: Pilgrim Judith takes a ”slow stroll” on the Camino Francés 58:13

12M ago58:13

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NOT "HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE", BUT . . . How long do you want to take? I keep coming back to this question as I help pilgrims get started on their first ever pilgrimages on the Camino Francés. My guest today is going to take what would be considered by many a very slow walk on the Camino, from Sarria to Santiago. But for Judith, she is making the pil…

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Ep. 41: Laugavegur Trail 1:23:13

12M ago1:23:13

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Author Nadine Slavinski joins Jeremy to talk about her hike of the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland. This four-day adventure crosses a wide variety of beautiful terrain, including volcanic landscapes, glaciers, and verdant valleys. And learn about one of Iceland's most interesting sagas, a wild tale of revenge and murder. Nadine's website where you can …

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S3 Ep 9: Pilgrim Jamie walks through her grief on the Camino Francés 56:56

12M ago56:56

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+ 2 REASONS NOT TO WALK THE ENTIRE FRANCÉS ROUTE Jamie and I have one unwanted thing in common: we both lost our Dad's recently. In this episode, Jamie shares why walking the Camino is the right thing for her to do during this time of grief. It is a story of love and friendship, as her best friend is joining her for the walk. We also cover a number…

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S3 Ep 8: Pilgrim Kathy Shares How the Camino Changed Her . . . and a Few Other Interesting Stories 1:20:21

1y ago1:20:21

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IS IT SAFE FOR A WOMAN TO WALK THE CAMINO ALONE? Have you thought about this, if it's safe for a woman to walk the Camino alone? Kathy wasn't wondering before she walked, but she sure found out about safety for female pilgrims on her walk across Spain on the del Norte route. Pro-tip: Download the "AlertCops" app to your smartphone. (https://alertco…

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S3 Ep 7: Sean from the UK Walks the Camino Inglés 35:10

1y ago35:10

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THIS SEASONED TRAVELER EXPECTS TO GET LOST ON THE CAMINO! In fact, getting lost is all part of the experience and adventure for Sean from Leeds in the United Kingdom. It takes the fear right out of wandering the wrong way. Sean shares why he is taking just a week to walk the Camino, and why he chose the Inglés route instead of the final 100 kilomet…

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S3 Ep 6: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly with Andrea and Jason 1:17:42

1y ago1:17:42

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SURPRISES AND PLOT TWISTS ON THE CAMINO Andrea and Jason (from Season 2, Episodes 8 & 9) did plenty of planning for their Camino - and emotional and spiritual preparations, too - and they still had lots of surprises and challenges on and along the Way. >> Can you ever really know what the Camino is until you get there? >> How do you get through the…

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