The Ultimate Camino de Santiago Preparation Course

Your planning process will start with more questions than answers, and that's okay! In this lecture, you'll get an overview of the planning process and receive resources to help you plan your Camino with clarity and ease.

The first step to planning your Camino is choosing which route to walk. Learn what you may need to consider as you make this decision.

You'll learn all about the Camino Frances and why it's the most popular Camino route.

You'll learn about the Camino Portuguese, which takes you through Portugal and into Spain's green Galicia region.

You'll learn the pros and cons of the Camino del Norte, one of Spain's most beautiful (and difficult!) Camino routes.

We'll cover the best time of year to walk the Camino.

We'll cover phone coverage along the Camino, how to avoid expensive roaming charges, and contemplate technology usage while walking the Camino.

In this lecture, you'll find out what travel insurance is and what is normally covered on travel insurance plans. Included: Travel insurance company recommendations

Learn about the visa requirements to enter the EU.

Camino de Santiago Recommended Months

These images show the recommended months (in green) for specific Camino de Santiago routes. The recommended (in yellow) are also months that many pilgrims choose to walk the route. The months in red are not recommended months to walk the route due to weather.

Planning Your Camino

A list of important pre-planning questions to ask yourself as you begin planning for the Camino and a checklist guide on planning your Camino. SUPER HELPFUL!

QUIZ: Which Route is Right for You?

Take this quiz to help you decide which Camino de Santiago route you should walk.

Some very helpful financial advice for the Camino de Santiago!

Learn how much money you need to walk the Camino as well as some extra expenses you might not have considered.

Learn why training is so important before embarking on a journey like the Camino.

This lecture will cover the importance of training, helpful training tips, and an epic training plan for you! 

Packing and gear advice including what type of backpack to bring.

Learn what type of shoes and socks to wear on the Camino to reduce your chances of getting painful blisters.

An extensive list of what I bring with me on the Camino, including a packing list and specific gear recommendations.

In this lecture, you'll learn about different luggage transfer and storage options along the Camino.

A couple of resources for you!

1. An 'essentials and optional items' packing list

2. Camino luggage transfer services for the Portuguese and Spain routes

3. Blister prevention tips from experienced Camino pilgrims

The most well-known category of accommodations along the Camino de Santiago. Learn about the different types of albergues.

Learn about guesthouses, pensiones, and hostels along the Camino and what to expect from these mid-range accommodations.

Learn about the top tier accommodations on the Camino.

What's the 'bed race'? And how can you avoid it?

This lecture is all about Spanish and Portuguese culture to give you an idea of what to expect while walking through these incredible countries.

Learn about culture and language tips so that you can connect with locals while walking the Camino.

Learn about food options along the Camino de Santiago.

Learn more about the history and culture of Spain and Portugal!

Top safety tips for you to take with you on the Camino.

Essential: Learn what to do and who to call in case of an emergency on the Camino.

The 3 B's - blisters, bed bugs, and bunk beds. Learn how to avoid these three Camino struggles!

From this lecture, you'll know what to expect from walking the Camino in a post-pandemic world.

Learn about the inner journey, what that means, and how the Camino can bring you closer to your authentic self.

This is YOUR Camino. By the end of this lesson, you'll learn all about what it means to walk this Camino your way.

Learn about mindfulness and its importance while walking a pilgrimage.

Resources include:

Downloadable meditation to take with you on the Camino

Guided walking meditation

More information on Thich That Hanh, a meditation master who taught walking meditation

In this lecture, I provide you with a whole lot of resources including all the websites I use to plan my Camino, gear recommendations, films and podcasts, travel planning sites, and much more.

A big thank you for taking the The Ultimate Camino de Santiago Preparation Course!

BONUS LECTURE! Learn how to integrate your experience and lessons learned from the Camino into your daily life back home.