My Camino - the podcast

Sue and Angus found themselves living in Switzerland and decided to call it home. They've found themselves falling in love with the Jakobsweb, or St James' Way, in Switzerland, a series of ancient trails that crisscross one of the most majestic landscapes in the world. Learn about walking the Swiss mountains as a couple....and as pilgrims. www.carrick.ch/jakobsweg

Phil Riggs has written a guidebook for the Camino - "Hiking the Spanish, Portuguese, and French Caminos: A Soulful Journey". He says hiking the Camino leads to "Santiago Syndrome", an addiction. Our collective intention walking hand in hand.

San Diegan James Geier decided to walk the Camino to find a chance to get away from it all. Instead, he found a journey of discovery he hadn't imagined. It was everything he hoped for and more. This Camino life surprises us and enlightens us if we are brave enough to let it.

You're going to love Catherine's story. It's about a surprise tradition created by a mother who wanted to treat her children to a future she never had. It's a wonderful story about vision, the future, and love.

Karin is the founder of Radical Simplicity and author of the international bestseller Lighten Your Load. She tells us how to clear a path for our best selves to shine through. Karin has also written the Camino books - Your Inner Camino - Your Pocket Guide to Inspiration and Transformation Along the Camino de Santiago; and After the Camino - Your Pocket Guide to Integrating the Camino de Santiago i...

Kylie Fisher lives in remote outback Australia; her identical twin Jacki James, lives 1000km away, on the east coast of the country. After getting a sense they're drifted apart, they decided to walk the Camino together to celebrate their 50th birthday. Their story is like their lives....intertwined....and inseparable. I know you're going to love this interview as much as I did.

Deborah Wilson wrote to me to say she'd enjoyed my episode with Jennifer Cluff. I invited her to be interviewed, and she said she didn't really have much of a story to tell. Nothing could be further from the truth. *** Warning: host gets blown away during interview...!!! ***

I met Bob and Monica in San Diego in March 2020. We talked about the joys of the Camino and our collective yearning to return. Covid put a stop to all that. We talk about Monica's writing at retiredmon.blogspot.com - and our dreams for the future. You'll LOVE their Camino stories.

Simon had never heard of the Camino, until his friend Neil decided to walk after learning he had Parkinson's. Simon was walking to keep Neil company. Three days later, he was a pilgrim for life....!! He wrote a book about his experience on his return Camino.....There's Something Going On. Find him at theressomethinggoingon.co.uk

Melanie and I are regular correspondents; we share ideas and views and reminisce about our Camino journey. I love her enthusiasm and passion for pilgrimage. Her blog is a snapshot of her depth of thinking in terms of her journey. You are invited to share her Camino at camino-to-go.com. The village on the Calzada Romana is called "Calzadillas de los Hermanillos"

Imagine walking the longest pilgrimage in the world - the Jerusalem Way - from Finisterre to the Holy Land. Johannes Aschauer has mapped the pilgrimage and invites us all to walk with him in harmony and peace.

Sean Gallagher began walking Caminos in 1999. He never stopped. He's recently launched a YouTube series offering advice for existing pilgrims and people wanting the best advice before stepping onto the trail. I thoroughly enjoyed our chat, and know you will too. Just Google 'Sean Gallagher Camino' and you'll find him. Buen Camino, Dan

I just love this interview. Leigh is everything I like to think the Camino can provide; inspiration, company, friendship, trust and love. Enjoy this wonderful journey via this wonderful pilgrim.

I'm re-posting this wonderful episode. I hope you love it as much as I do

Camino For Good is an app to help pilgrims navigate the Camino - and their daily lives. It's also making a difference to the lives of people living ON the Camino. You can find all the details at caminoforgood.com

My friends, Susi and Fermin run Casa Susi at Trabadello just outside Villafranca del Bierzo. It's a small albergue of 12 beds, surrounded by flowers and vegetables planted by the hosts. They trade in summer and love. They welcome everyone....and open their hearts to all. This is not just a story about the Camino, it's a story about life....and love.

This is a wonderful story about walking with the ones you love. Josh Makela asked the two most important men in his life, his dad and uncle, to walk the Camino with him. They discovered themselves and each other - a gift for the generations.

They say there are three stages to the Camino. First is physical, then mental, then spiritual. Well, Cathay Reta walked to commemorate three stages of her life. She wanted to know what the third stage was going to be ....and she found out. It's all about loving yourself.

Bryan Steward walked - and crawled - the Camino. We talk about accepting help from others. Bryan refuses to let his disability define him. He knows what his future holds, but he won't let it dictate his reality. A wonderful journey of the heart....and a body that's not going to always carry him.

Kate Paine hosts a series of YouTube videos talking about issues like 'what if I only have two weeks to walk the Camino?' and 'what does a typical day look like on the Camino?'. I love the videos. I also love Kate's energy. Let me introduce you to the wanderlusting lawyer!!!!!

Meg walked a Camino of discovery in 2019 and kept a blog to diarise the journey. She was convinced to write a book on her return. The result is the five-star rated 'Slow Your Roll: Ruminations and Reflections On My Walk Across Spain. We talk about motivation, pilgrim miracles ....and walking with wings.

Will Parsons is a true travelling minstrel. He has walked the by-ways and highways of Great Britain as a genuine pilgrim, singing for his supper and sharing the message of simplicity and spirituality.

Will Parsons is a true travelling minstrel. He has walked the by-ways and highways of Great Britain as a genuine pilgrim, singing for his supper and sharing the message of simplicity and spirituality.

Laurie is a coordinator of the North California Chapter of Americans Pilgrims on the Camino. She's also the creator of thecaminoprovides.com, celebrating el Camino de Santiago and the pilgrims' journey. We talk about her passion for yoga and mindfulness and finding your spirit on the Way. You can also find Laurie at her yoga and wellness site lferris.com

Juliet Clark is a true pilgrim. She walks the Camino to know true joy and freedom - and takes the lessons learned back to her local community to share with others. You can find the Newcastle Camino Group on Facebook.