Tips Tricks & Training

🎒 Learn Spanish for the Camino De Santiago FAST! 🎒 In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the most effective ways to learn the essential Spanish...

You know the feeling—like your feet have been through a medieval jousting tournament. Well, fear not, fellow peregrino! This trick is easy, stealth, and oh-so-satisfying. Say goodbye to hobbling and hello to happy feet, as we dive into a tip that will have you striding down the Camino like a pro. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to step up your game! 

If you are currently gearing up for your Camino, this is one crucial element you won't want to skimp on...your Underwear! I know, I know, sounds like such a simple matter, but I assure you, it is not. Get this piece wrong and you could be in for a world of pain!

So, there you are--Day 3 of rain, deep into the heart of your Camino, shoes soaked, feet freezing, and you're starting to wonder if "squishy" is the new normal. Sound familiar, fellow peregrino? Fear not! I’ve tangled & tangoed with shoe disasters of every kind on the Camino and eventually, emerged victorious, dry and ready for whatever else St. James could throw at me... so you don't have to!

Alright, pilgrims, gather 'round because after 3 Caminos, I've finally cracked the code on staying dry in Spain’s famously soggy weather. And when I say soggy, I mean really wet. Like, 7-days-of-rain-straight-in-July wet! Trust me, after all that, I know what "pappy" (yes, me) likes when it comes to rain gear. In this video, I’ll be showing you my go-to rain hacks—tricks that have kept me not just dry but not wet (there’s a difference, I promise). #CaminoDeSantiago

As you can imagine, walking for hours a day & for weeks on end can have a rather dramatic effect on your midsection...YAY! BUT, while that would typically be awesome you have a new problem; your hip belt is no longer proving effective and your pack is no longer supported by your hips. Sigh...

#LumbarHiking #HikingBackSupport #CaminoDeSantiago 

I'm not sure if this is a review or just a straight up recommendation? But what I do know is, this little baby doesn't get the attention it deserves. Hot Backed Backpackers look no further for I have your solution!

#CaminoDeSantiago

Well pilgrims today is a super short but perfect hack if you have a favorite soap like I do...and you can't find a travel version! NOTE: I am still on the Camino Norte and this vid is really just filler while I'm gone! Expect longer form vids as soon as I return! #CaminoFrances

As for today's super short hack vid....it may be short, but it's on point! Be sure to follow this simple advice and worry less about drying your clothes!  #CaminoDeSantiago 

Camino De Santiago Secret Foot Hack Tip & Hack

You've been preparing & training for months now in an effort to tackle The Camino. You feel strong and ready, and more than likely you are...yet something feels like it's missing. Chances are you don't even know what this is...heck, I didn't. But now that I have discovered this hiking hack, there's no going back! I promise you fellow pilgrims that this foot conditioning hack will have you & your feet feeling great & confident; like a million bucks & unstoppable! Don't believe me?

The Camino, despite all the romantic notions it evokes, is not all wine and roses, um...I mean poppies, and that's ok! After all, it's a pilgrimage! I also understand everyone is different and have different tastes and opinions (and diets), these are just mine. That said, if you have a similar take on the food offered on the menu, these are some easy tips, and tricks to get you thru that worked well for me! I also include some cooking tips for those that want to do their own culinary creating along the way! Buen Provecho!!!

How to Pack Medication & Vitamins for The Camino De Santiago Traveling with meds or even supplements can often be a real trick. When it comes ...