The Camino Experience

05/09/2026

The hardest part of walking the Camino isn't getting started, and it isn't the walk itself. Those are daunting, yes, but this is harder.

To watch Nancy's talk about her personal Camino experiences and the spiritual practice of pilgrimage: 

Jump to the 14:15 mark for the beautiful song "Magic in the Tears," the message, and then the song that follows, "Hear My Song."

https://www.youtube.com/live/d8MaCsnYSe4?is=PR_yKAeync_BQ2mN

Songs by Astra Fox ❤️

31/08/2026

You may have heard the saying "right is life, left is death," regarding the descent into Roncesvalles on the Camino Francés? Let's cut the drama and get the facts so you can get safely down the mountain.

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27/08/2026

Are you tempted to quit your job to go walk the Camino? That's exactly what Christine is doing! Yes, it feels risky, but sometimes the call of the Camino is so clear you have to follow it no matter what.

Listen now on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRrX68NKI7Q&t=2s

The *YOU on the Camino de Santiago* podcast is also available wherever you listen to podcasts.

25/08/2026

Warning / pro tip as you count down to your Camino departure date . . . and here's what you might discover.

23/08/2026

Here are the two biggest reasons why pilgrims are nervous when it's time to leave home to walk the Camino. And here's what I am currently nervous about.

10/08/2026

For everyone waiting for ALSA to post the bus schedule for Pamplona to SJPP for September, it's there! Now available through Sunday, 11 October.

Weekday departures at 10 am, weekends at noon.

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09/08/2026

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09/08/2026

I love you Pamplona, but not like this.

05/08/2026

If you will be in SJPP in late September and are looking for a private room, I just cancelled a reservation at the beautiful Maison Donamaria for September 23-27 - there's a room available for you!

The house is located right on the River Nive, about a seven-minute walk out of the busy center of town. Your host, Marie-Hélèn, is a devoted pilgrim who provides the perfect start to the walk over the Pyrenees. She is fluent in English and will make you feel right at home.

My Camino Experience groups always stay here, but we didn't need all the rooms I'd originally booked. Check it out! And if you love dogs and cats, you may just make some new furry friends while you're there! 😍

Accueil Cinq chambres d’hôtes doubles, dont une quadruple, au bord de la Nive à Saint Jean Pied de Port au Pays Basque, étape sur le Chemin de Saint Jacques de Compostelle (12 personnes maximum). Ouvert toute l’année. Séjours à thèmes proposés tout au long de l’année (bien-être, marc...

14/07/2026

What is and isn't important about how many times I've walked the Camino? (This is just me. You do you.)

thecaminoexperience.com/walk-with-me in 2027