Tips Tricks & Training

It's sometime last summer. I'm standing on the camino, boots soaked, trekking poles in hand, wondering how exactly I ended up here, again, voluntarily walking hundreds of kilometers when perfectly good scooters exist. The Atlantic wind is doing something creative with my hair. My companions, the Caminotellers, are somewhere behind me philosophizing about whether the Camino chooses you or you choose the Camino. And somewhere in the back of my mind, a little voice is saying "this is going to make for great television!"

Kind Pilgrim Collective is a Facebook group built for real support on the Camino! 

It is a place where you can ask questions without getting mocked, share experiences without being dismissed, and warn others about issues like bedbugs or problem albergues.

The focus is simple. Treat others with respect. Follow the Golden Rule.

No politics. No ego. No gatekeeping. Just pilgrims helping pilgrims!

Hardly spoken of but yes, motion sickness is alive and well on The Camino De Santiago! I know, seems odd that one would experience this on a hike...and for that reason, it's the one thing we are never ready for it!

This is a handy hack you will no doubt not want to miss fellow peregrinos! Not only will it save your bacon, it will also save you money! (I promise!)

Today’s video breaks down 5 essential and unique Camino tips that can save you pain, time, money, and literal footsteps on your pilgrimage! Trust me when I say these are unique, but then again what do you expect from Mr Shell Toucher at this point, right?

After a long, dusty day on the Camino Francés, you’ve earned a good night’s sleep, but not all albergue bunks are up to the challenge! Some creak like a haunted ship at sea, others wobble like a pilgrim on their first bottle of vino tinto. Then there’s the holy grail of pilgrim rest stops: The Camino Cubicle (or should I say, Camino Cocoon?).

Ever fumbled with your AirPods mid-Camino, accidentally FaceTiming your ex while trying to skip a song? Fear not, fellow pilgrim! In this episode of Camino Tips, Tricks & Hacks, we tackle the mystical, occasionally infuriating world of Apple AirPods...Shell Toucher style.

How to use a stove top in Spain as a pilgrim on the Camino Francés. This video shows you exactly how to turn on and cook with the most common stove you will find in Spanish albergues and Airbnbs. If the stove will not turn on, nothing is heating up, or there are no knobs, this is the guide you were looking for.

I created this guide for every exhausted soul on the Camino de Santiago who’s either snoring or suffering next to one. No shame, no judgment, just practical, tested, actually-helpful ways to STOP THE SNORE FOR GOOD...and some laughs along the way!

[Take a screen shot of this card and review it each day before putting that sheet on your bunk!] Find Our Natural Bed Bug Be Gone Multi Purpose So...

🎒 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...

This week, we’re tackling an overlooked Camino issues, charger cords! Chances are, you're bringing more than you actually need, but there’s a way to simplify. I'll walk you through which cords are essential, introduce some clever alternatives, and share extra tips that every pilgrim newbie or veteran will appreciate!