Hi there, just wondering if anyone has any experience of small rucksacks of around 30l that can pass Ryanair's carry-on hand luggage sizing, 40x25x20cm? I know many rucksacks larger than this will ...

I will have my day pack, but also I’m bringing a small carry-on. Wasn’t sure that the albergues will allow a suitcase inside. Thank you. Yes, this will be allowed. For security reasons we will ask you ...

Wow, that's a lot of folks! Can you find time for solitude ? I would think the majority are on the Frances. 450,000? You are way out of date. The running total so far this year is very nearly half a ...

In Feb-Apr 2019 I walked from Santiago in reverse on the CF, onto the Aragones, and over the Somport Pass into France, and as far as Castres on the Camino d'Arles towards Rome. Over 5 years ago, where ...

In 2024 I noticed that the design for the official Cathedral credentials had changed. Credentials I obtained from the Cathedral in Donastia in August 2024, as well as from the Pilgrim's office in ...

Hi all ... by pure luck I passed through Astorga with friends one year at the end of July, to find myself in the middle of the most wonderful and strange festival ...

Hi. I've been reading posts for a couple months now, and the info here is excellent. I recently read that the French camino is the busiest and especially in May. What is "busy"? My husband and I will ...

I'm planning a Camino in mid-May 2025, a group of four Americans ( including me). We only want to walk 3 or 4 days, no certificate of completion needed. Would like to keep it under 13 miles (20 KM) or ...

After walking the very quiet VDLP this year I'm planning on returning to the crowded CF next spring. I know May is a very popular time to leave SJPDP, and in previous years mid-May was the worst of ...

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