Camino’s – Hike for Purpose https://www.hikeforpurpose.com Finding Purpose in every Step Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:39:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hikeforpurpose-logo-4-favicon-75x75.png Camino’s – Hike for Purpose https://www.hikeforpurpose.com 32 32 Preparing for the Camino Ingles https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/preparing-camino-ingles/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/preparing-camino-ingles/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:09:31 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3743 In April 2026 I’m returning to the Camino, this time the Camino Ingles, or English way. Starting in Ferrol, and down to the city again. Santiago de Compostela. In this article I thought I would share what i’m doing to prepare myself, my gear, and any other factors that come in to play. I have done the Camino Frances and Portuguese Coastal, and once you do one, it is not unique to…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/preparing-camino-ingles/feed/ 0 What size backpack to take on the Camino? https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/what-size-backpack-camino/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/what-size-backpack-camino/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:55:27 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3721 You don’t need all that much when walking one of the Camino’s to Santiago, and the choice for a backpack reflects that. Around 40 liters is plenty for most. Lets take a look at the backpack choice in this article. On nearly all the Camino’s, you don’t need to bring camping gear. A sleeping bag I recommend, but a sleeping mat, tent, and all that comes with it is not needed.

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/what-size-backpack-camino/feed/ 0 How do I carry and store food on the Camino? https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-do-i-carry-and-store-food-on-the-camino/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-do-i-carry-and-store-food-on-the-camino/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:37:42 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3220 Carrying (some) food on the Camino de Santiago gives you a bit more options, and makes it so that you are not completely depended on restaurants. Lets go over my tips for bringing food with you, and what food to take. All along the Camino Frances you will a tough time trying to starve, there are plenty of local restaurants, food trucks, bars, cafés, bakeries, and vending machines all over…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-do-i-carry-and-store-food-on-the-camino/feed/ 0 How can I save money on the Camino? https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-can-i-save-money-on-the-camino/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-can-i-save-money-on-the-camino/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:46:04 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3171 Many Pilgrims are on a tight budget, the Camino Frances will take you around 30 days to finish and if you live like there’s no tomorrow this can quickly add up. Save money with these tips! This is of course different for every Pilgrim and their choices, but you are going to spend around 30 to 50 euros a day on the Camino Frances. So, for the Camino Frances, which takes around 30 days…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-can-i-save-money-on-the-camino/feed/ 0 Is it easy to get lost on the Camino? https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/is-it-easy-to-get-lost-camino/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/is-it-easy-to-get-lost-camino/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:33:44 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3138 The Camino Frances and pretty much all the Camino routes are very well waymarked and make it easy to navigate. Getting lost can happen, but here is what you will have to look out for to prevent it. It can happen on many hikes that you lose track of where you have to go or miss a turn, I had to more times than im willing to admit. But only once or twice on the Camino Frances and Camino…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/is-it-easy-to-get-lost-camino/feed/ 0 What to expect on the Camino de Santiago? https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/what-to-expect-on-the-camino-de-santiago/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/what-to-expect-on-the-camino-de-santiago/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:15:04 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3109 The Camino de Santiago is a hike that holds a place in many hearts and was further brought into the worldwide eye by movies and books. You can expect certain things to happen and certain things to not happen on the Camino. I share my tips and views in this article. Above all else, the Camino de Santiago is a long-distance hike and one of the most popular in Europe and even outside of…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/what-to-expect-on-the-camino-de-santiago/feed/ 0 Is there WiFi on the Camino de Santiago? https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/is-there-wifi-camino-de-santiago/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/is-there-wifi-camino-de-santiago/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:09:04 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3091 WiFi or internet access is available in most cases on the Camino de Santiago but can vary from Albergue to Albergue. In this article, I discuss what you can do to get your internet fix while underway. In the hostels or Albergues you’re gonna be staying at while walking the Camino de Santiago most are gonna have a WiFi connection available, especially the privately owned ones that cost a…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/is-there-wifi-camino-de-santiago/feed/ 0 Can you Camp on the Camino de Santiago? https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/can-you-camp-camino-de-santiago/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/can-you-camp-camino-de-santiago/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:15:38 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3081 On the Camino de Santiago, you can sleep in hostels or Albergues along the way. Camping is not the right fit in most circumstances when walking the Camino Frances or Portuguese. Let’s get into the reasons. When hiking with a tent, sleeping bag, mat, and all that goes with it you also need a campsite to sleep in. Campsites are often located far from the Camino trail and you will need to…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/can-you-camp-camino-de-santiago/feed/ 0 How to avoid Blisters on the Camino https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-to-avoid-blisters-on-the-camino/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-to-avoid-blisters-on-the-camino/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:22:32 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3073 Blisters are an issue that pretty much any hiker will have experience with. Even with your favorite hiking shoes and socks, there’s always a chance. Here is how to do your best to prevent blisters on the Camino. Affiliate links may be mentioned in this article, by purchasing a product through those links I may receive a kickback. At no extra cost to you. My advice is to take…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-to-avoid-blisters-on-the-camino/feed/ 0 Can you do laundry on the Camino? https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/can-you-do-laundry-on-the-camino/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/can-you-do-laundry-on-the-camino/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:37:03 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3063 The Camino de Santiago is not a wilderness hike, and you can stay all along the route in Albergues or hostels just for pilgrims. You will have plenty of opportunities to do laundry on the Camino. In this article, I share what you need to know and how to keep your clothes clean. Nearly every Albergue will have a laundry machine and a place to hang up your clothes to dry or use a dryer…

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