Best Santiago Valencia Podcasts (2024)

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Food of the Camino Frances with Blanca Valencia | Follow the Camino 33:57

3y ago33:57

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Blanca Valencia is a cook and expert in Spanish gastronomy. In this episode of Camino Talks she walks us through the Camino Frances and the regions it passes through, discussing the unique and notable foods that you will find along the Way of Saint James. We discuss Navarra, La Rioja, Castile and Leon, and Galicia, with their diverse and delicious …

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WE the Change Launching Big Ideas and Creating New Realities with Shannon Wallis | Follow the Camino 46:30

3y ago46:30

46:30

Business coach Shannon Wallis joins us on this episode of Camino Talks to discuss her new book – WE the Change: Launching Big Ideas and Creating New Realities. This book is a combination of Camino memoir, life story, and a guide to making positive changes in your life. Shannon Wallis’ ability to launch big ideas and create new realities comes from …

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Long-distance Thru-hiker and Author Keith Foskett | Follow the Camino 34:14

3y ago34:14

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There is something wonderful about taking on a pilgrimage! Keith Foskett's love of long-distance hiking, also known as thru-hiking, all started with the Camino de Santiago. He walked Le Puy Camino and Camino Frances combined - a distance of around 1000 miles (over 1500 kilometres) - and fell in love with long-distance hiking. Since then, he has tak…

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Camino for Good with Kelly Gilfillan | Follow the Camino 33:10

3y ago33:10

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Five hikers started Camino for Good to both share their experiences along the Camino de Santiago and to raise money for Camino hostels struggling due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Kelly is one of those pilgrims and founders of Camino for Good - a virtual Camino platform that donates money to albergues (pilgrim hostels) along the Camino de Santia…

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Kenneth Strange - Former FBI Agent and Private Investigator | Follow the Camino 36:33

3y ago36:33

36:33

You never know who you might end up walking with on the Camino de Santiago. Kenneth Strange is one of the many fascinating pilgrims that we have encountered on the Way. A former FBI agent with a history of investigating terrorism, Kenneth is now a Private Investigator. His specialty is missing person cases. Kenneth lived in Madrid for a year during…

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Camino Talks with Pilgrim Lost - Kari Gale and Tony Kriz | Follow the Camino 39:38

3+ y ago39:38

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On this Camino Talks episode, we are joined by the wonderful hosts of Pilgrim Lost, Kari Gale, and Tony Kriz! Individually they are both wonderful people with a passion for the Camino, journeys, pilgrimage, and storytelling. Together, they host the Pilgrim Lost podcast which they describe as "an exploration of life in hopeful motion". The topics of…

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From Camino Pilgrim to Albergue Owner with Sue Swain of Casa Susi | Follow the Camino 52:07

3+ y ago52:07

52:07

When Susi Swain first read a book about the Camino she couldn't imagine herself walking the pilgrimage herself. A few years later her life led her to bite the bullet and walk the Camino Frances and everything changed from there. Susi fell in love with the Camino de Santiago and Spain so deeply that she decided to make it her home. After plenty of s…

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The Santiago de Compostela Cathedral's Secret Selfie with Dr Jenny Alexander | Follow the Camino 31:48

3+ y ago31:48

31:48

Discover the secrets of the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in our latest #CaminoTalks webinar with Dr. Jenny Alexander from the University of Warwick's History of Art department. We interviewed Jenny about her work uncovering the secrets of the cathedral walls. While studying the stones that make up the magnificent cathedral in Santiago, Dr. Alex…

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Camino Gin - Spirit of the Way with Tom Cartwright | Follow the Camino 26:06

3+ y ago26:06

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In this Camino Talk, we chat to Tom Cartwright, the founder of Camino Gin - a company that makes gin in the UK that is flavoured with a special combination of botanicals found along the Camino Frances. Tom's journey to the Camino began when he realised that the courses he was doing at university weren't for him. He was struggling to figure out what…

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Camino Talks with Bradley Chermside - Author and Pilgrims' Podcast Host | Follow the Camino 35:41

3+ y ago35:41

35:41

Bradley Chermside is the internationally bestselling author of The Only Way is West - his light-hearted, entertaining Camino de Santiago memoir. Brad is also the host of The Camino de Santiago Pilgrims' Podcast, a fun and informative podcast about Camino. The podcast features a range of guests, including our own CEO, Umberto, and is a great way to …

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A Plastic Free Camino with Sandra Pascoletti from | Follow the Camino 30:21

3+ y ago30:21

30:21

Plastic is everywhere in our lives, but some plastics are more harmful than others. The Camino de Santiago is one of the best-known pilgrimages in the world, with thousands of walkers every year. This means it has its fair share of plastic litter. In 2019, Sandra and Carla from Plastic Free Camino decided to walk the Camino from Estella to Burgos –…

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Nature on Modern Day Pilgrimages with John Brierley -| Follow the Camino 19:56

4y ago19:56

19:56

Author John Brierley talks to us about the relationship of nature on modern-day pilgrimages in this Camino Talks episode. John Brierley started his Camino journey in 1989 when he gave up his day job to travel, and walked the Camino de Santiago. He has walked the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela on foot many times and has since written se…

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Travel, Writing, and COVID-19 with Portia Jones & Rupert Parker | Follow the Camino 33:55

4y ago33:55

33:55

To many of us, travel writing sounds like the absolute dream job. You get to go to exotic and interesting places, sit on beaches, try the local food, and on top of that you get paid to be there! Sean from Follow the Camino interviewed two travel writers, Rupert Parker and Portia Jones, who have plenty of experience in the industry. They discuss the…

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Getting your body ready for the Camino with Daniel Quinn from ReBalance Physiotherapy | Follow the Camino 26:36

4y ago26:36

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The Camino de Santiago is an amazing journey and a wonderful physical challenge. We talked to Daniel Quinn from ReBalance Physiotherapy in Dublin about how to get ready for the Camino and set yourself up for success. He gave us a number of awesome tips about things to look out for when you are walking, and how to keep yourself healthy while on the …

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Strength & Stability Training for the Camino de Santiago with Daniel Quinn from ReBalance Physiotherapy | Follow the Camino 9:57

4y ago9:57

9:57

The Camino really is achievable for everyone, with the right planning and support. What makes a big difference is getting yourself ready in the best possible way. That is where strength and stability training for the Camino comes in. We talked to professional physiotherapist Daniel Quinn at ReBalance Physiotherapy in Dublin about the best way to tr…

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Camino Talks with Flavia Ramil Managing Director of Santiago de Compostela Tourism | Follow the Camino 18:36

4y ago18:36

18:36

In this Camino Talks episode, we interview Flavia Ramil, Managing Director of Santiago de Compostela Tourism. Flavia tells us how the city of Santiago de Compostela is preparing for the reopening of Spain, what the new normality in hotels and restaurants will look like, and how the preparations for the Holy Year 2021 are going. Check out our blog p…

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The Camino de Santiago with Kids with Jorge Jesus - interview in Spanish | Follow the Camino 22:20

4y ago22:20

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(Spanish Interview) More and more families with children are choosing the Way of Saint James as their holiday destination. They are looking to spend quality time and reconnect with their loved ones in a natural environment, full of history and culture. In this episode of our Camino Talks series, Wanda interviewed Jorge Jesus who has been on the Cam…

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Camino Talks with Jean Louis Aspirot from the Saint Jean Pied de Port Pilgrim's Office in French | Follow the Camino 19:48

4y ago19:48

19:48

(French Interview) We had the pleasure of interviewing Jean-Louis Aspirot, who is in charge of the Saint Jean Pied De Port pilgrims' office and general secretary of the Pilgrims' Association of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, the region around Biarritz. In this podcast, Umberto di Venosa, CEO of Follow The Camino talked with Jean-Louis about the Pilgrima…

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Why We Need to Slow Down with John Brierley | Follow the Camino 25:53

4y ago25:53

25:53

Author John Brierley discusses why we need to take time to slow down and how the Camino can help us to do that. Listen to his insights from his own journeys on the Camino and what he has learned about giving yourself time to take a break and think. John Brierley started his Camino journey in 1989 when he gave up his day job to travel, and walked th…

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Camino Talks with Terry Wilson from Camino Skies and Author of "God's Cocaine" | Follow the Camino 28:59

4y ago28:59

28:59

Author and star of Camino Skies, Terry Wilson, discusses his personal journey on the Camino de Santiago. Terry has walked the Camino three times, to deal with depression, faith, loss, and life changes. The first time Terry walked the Camino it was a personal journey. He walked the Camino Frances to process the loss of his granddaughter, Maddy, who …

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Coronavirus and the Camino with John Brierley | Follow the Camino 47:43

4y ago47:43

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Author John Brierley discusses how the Camino teaches us lessons and values that can help us during Covid-19 and the lockdown. Listen to his insights on self-discovery, self-resilience, and the power of the Camino. John Brierley started his Camino journey in 1989 when he gave up his day job to travel, and walked the Camino de Santiago. He has walke…

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The Camino Spirit in the UK with Reverend Colin Jones | Follow the Camino 48:39

4y ago48:39

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We had Camino Talks with Reverend Colin Jones who is the Chairman of the Confraternity of St James in the UK. He has been on the Camino himself as both a Pilgrim and a Hospitalero, a volunteer in an Albergue. In the UK, he is actively working within the Confraternity of St James promoting the Camino de Santiago and providing support and guidance to…

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The Camino Spirit in the USA with Carmen Marriott and David Donselar | Follow the Camino 35:30

4y ago35:30

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In this episode of our Camino Talks series, we talked with Carmen Marriott and David Donselar from the American Pilgrims on the Camino. Carmen lives in Tuscon, Arizona, and is the Vice-Chairperson of the American Pilgrims on the Camino. She is actively working on supporting various Camino related projects. Both Carmen and David have been on the Cam…

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Everything you need to know about the Holy Year 2021 from our experts | Follow the Camino 5:14

4y ago5:14

5:14

2021 will be a very special year on the Camino de Santiago: It will be a Holy Year! Never heard of it? Don't worry, we collected interesting facts, graphics, and stories for you. Different Camino Experts from all over the world shared their Holy Year experiences with us. We are very thankful for the great conversations with these members of the UK …

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Hospitaleros - The Camino Spirit in Canada with Tom Friesen | Follow the Camino 46:55

4y ago46:55

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in this episode of Camino Talks, Sean from Follow The Camino is talking with Tom Friesen. Tom is a passionate Camino Walker and the coordinator of the London, Ontario chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims, a non-denominational and volunteer-run association. Tom and many others work together to support Canadians interested in the pilgrimage of…

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The Camino Spirit in Canada with Mary Virtue | Follow the Camino 41:27

4y ago41:27

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In this episode of our Camino Talks series, Sean from Follow The Camino talked with Mary Virtue. Mary is the coordinator of the Victoria Chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims. She is also a Hospitalero and has walked and cycled the Camino de Santiago multiple times. At home in Victoria, Canada she is actively working with the Canadian Company…

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Ultrarunning the Camino de Santiago with Agnieszka Pamula | Follow the Camino 10:51

4y ago10:51

10:51

In August 2018, ultrarunners and husband and wife, Agnieszka Pami and Marek Pamula took on a challenge of a lifetime... to run the entire Camino Frances. Agnieszka came back to do it again in 2019 with Follow the Camino. She started from St Jean Pied de Port in July and arrived in Santiago 9 days and 15 hours later. The journey was 772km long. She …

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Walking and Health on the Camino de Santiago with Shane O'Mara | Follow the Camino 13:53

4y ago13:53

13:53

In this episode of Camino Talks, Professor Shane O'Mara from Trinity College Dublin explains the neuroscience and research behind the health benefits of walking. Do you want to be more healthy? Do you want to look after your brain and improve your memory? Well, walking might be the magic answer you are looking for. Walking is what our bodies are bu…

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Walking and Happiness on the Camino de Santiago with Shane O'Mara | Follow the Camino 14:16

4y ago14:16

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In this episode of Camino Talks, Professor Shane O'Mara from Trinity College Dublin explains from a scientist's point of view why walking and hiking is so good for us. The neuroscientist has done various studies and researches about the benefits of walking. His findings and conclusions can be read in his book "In Praise of Walking". He states that …

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The Boyne Valley Camino part of the Celtic Caminos with Frank Flanagan | Follow the Camino 4:07

4y ago4:07

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We interviewed Frank Flanagan, one of the founders of the Boyne Valley Camino in Ireland. This 25-kilometre walk from Drogheda forms part of the Celtic Camino series that runs across the UK and Ireland. Since 2014, Drogheda has hosted a walking festival which brings a lot of visitors to the town. They can appreciate how lovely it is there, the hist…

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Camino Talks with Camino de Santiago Tour Guides | Follow the Camino 26:17

4+ y ago26:17

26:17

Francisco and Silvia are two of our longest-running guides on the Camino de Santiago. Umberto sat down with them in Santiago after they had finished a couple of guided tours with our awesome clients. Listen to them talk about how they became guides, what drew them to the Camino, and their experiences as Camino de Santiago tour guides. Follow the Ca…

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The Camino de Santiago Pilgrim with John Brierley - Part 3 | Follow the Camino 11:19

10y ago11:19

11:19

John Brierley, the author of some of the most popular Camino guide books, talks about the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and the people who walk it. John Brierley started his Camino journey in 1989 when he gave up his day job to travel, and walked the Camino de Santiago. He has walked the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela on foot many time…

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The History of the Camino de Santiago with John Brierley - Part 2 | Follow the Camino 12:03

10y ago12:03

12:03

John Brierley, the author of some of the most popular Camino guide books, talks about the history of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. John Brierley started his Camino journey in 1989 when he gave up his day job to travel, and walked the Camino de Santiago. He has walked the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela on foot many times and has si…

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My Personal Journey on the Camino de Santiago with John Brierley - Part 1 | Follow the Camino 10:17

10y ago10:17

10:17

John Brierley discusses how he started on the Camino de Santiago and the life events that made him take this marvelous journey. Learn about his background and how the Camino changed his life. John Brierley started his Camino journey in 1989 when he gave up his day job to travel, and walked the Camino de Santiago. He has walked the famous pilgrimage…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Santiago Valencia Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Camino Talks Podcast

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Food of the Camino Frances with Blanca Valencia | Follow the Camino 33:57

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WE the Change Launching Big Ideas and Creating New Realities with Shannon Wallis | Follow the Camino 46:30

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Long-distance Thru-hiker and Author Keith Foskett | Follow the Camino 34:14

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Camino for Good with Kelly Gilfillan | Follow the Camino 33:10

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Kenneth Strange - Former FBI Agent and Private Investigator | Follow the Camino 36:33

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Camino Talks with Pilgrim Lost - Kari Gale and Tony Kriz | Follow the Camino 39:38

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From Camino Pilgrim to Albergue Owner with Sue Swain of Casa Susi | Follow the Camino 52:07

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The Santiago de Compostela Cathedral's Secret Selfie with Dr Jenny Alexander | Follow the Camino 31:48

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Camino Gin - Spirit of the Way with Tom Cartwright | Follow the Camino 26:06

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Camino Talks with Bradley Chermside - Author and Pilgrims' Podcast Host | Follow the Camino 35:41

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A Plastic Free Camino with Sandra Pascoletti from | Follow the Camino 30:21

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Nature on Modern Day Pilgrimages with John Brierley -| Follow the Camino 19:56

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Travel, Writing, and COVID-19 with Portia Jones & Rupert Parker | Follow the Camino 33:55

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Getting your body ready for the Camino with Daniel Quinn from ReBalance Physiotherapy | Follow the Camino 26:36

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Strength & Stability Training for the Camino de Santiago with Daniel Quinn from ReBalance Physiotherapy | Follow the Camino 9:57

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Camino Talks with Flavia Ramil Managing Director of Santiago de Compostela Tourism | Follow the Camino 18:36

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The Camino de Santiago with Kids with Jorge Jesus - interview in Spanish | Follow the Camino 22:20

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Camino Talks with Jean Louis Aspirot from the Saint Jean Pied de Port Pilgrim's Office in French | Follow the Camino 19:48

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Why We Need to Slow Down with John Brierley | Follow the Camino 25:53

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Camino Talks with Terry Wilson from Camino Skies and Author of "God's Cocaine" | Follow the Camino 28:59

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Coronavirus and the Camino with John Brierley | Follow the Camino 47:43

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The Camino Spirit in the UK with Reverend Colin Jones | Follow the Camino 48:39

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The Camino Spirit in the USA with Carmen Marriott and David Donselar | Follow the Camino 35:30

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Everything you need to know about the Holy Year 2021 from our experts | Follow the Camino 5:14

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Hospitaleros - The Camino Spirit in Canada with Tom Friesen | Follow the Camino 46:55

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The Camino Spirit in Canada with Mary Virtue | Follow the Camino 41:27

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Ultrarunning the Camino de Santiago with Agnieszka Pamula | Follow the Camino 10:51

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Walking and Health on the Camino de Santiago with Shane O'Mara | Follow the Camino 13:53

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Walking and Happiness on the Camino de Santiago with Shane O'Mara | Follow the Camino 14:16

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The Boyne Valley Camino part of the Celtic Caminos with Frank Flanagan | Follow the Camino 4:07

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Camino Talks with Camino de Santiago Tour Guides | Follow the Camino 26:17

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The Camino de Santiago Pilgrim with John Brierley - Part 3 | Follow the Camino 11:19

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The History of the Camino de Santiago with John Brierley - Part 2 | Follow the Camino 12:03

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My Personal Journey on the Camino de Santiago with John Brierley - Part 1 | Follow the Camino 10:17

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