In this video I explain why you may want to reserve beds on Camino and the best way to do that. Some albergues allow you to book ahead and others do not let you make reservations. Some pilgrims have reasons to reserve and I explain why you may want to book ahead. Leave a comment with your preference and reasons for reservations. Check my channel for lots of videos on Camino de Santiago spirituality, gear, and planning helps. To support this channel, check out the Camino de Santiago shirts, water bottles, and more from our partner Poiema Designs: http://bit.ly/CaminoMerch You can purchase from this packing list of my recommended items for Camino de Santiago (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3vwvcef See my website for more Camino related content: https://jeremiahgibbs.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/

Many wonder how to decide the best shoe for Camino. It's the biggest equipment decision for your pilgrimage. I describe the three best kinds of shoes for Camino and make a few recommendations of my favorites. Every persons needs will be a little different. I help you know what questions to ask as you make shoe decisions. If you are interested in joining one of my group pilgrimages, submit your email to be notified: https://www.caminoguide.info/ Merrel Moab Ventilator for Men: https://amzn.to/3cgT1hi Merrell Moab Ventilator for Women: https://amzn.to/3vbcKaT Salomon XA Pro 3D for Men: https://amzn.to/2PFI94T Salomon XA Pro 3D for Women: https://amzn.to/3t7xUES Chacos hiking sandal selections: https://amzn.to/3l22wVD Superfeet insoles: https://amzn.to/3cgoHDD Amazon links are Affiliate Links To support this channel, check out the Camino de Santiago shirts, water bottles, and more from our partner Poiema Designs: http://bit.ly/CaminoMerch You can purchase from this packing list of my recommended items for Camino de Santiago (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3vwvcef https://jeremiahgibbs.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/

If you want to go on Camino de Santiago or another long hiking trail while overweight, learning to fit your backpack is very crucial to comfort and making the long walk. I'll show you two options for how overweight people can wear a backpack, even if they are obese. People who are overweight or fat can become successful backpacking if they follow a few good equipment practices. I also give some advice for backpacking while overweight at the end. Check my channel for lots of videos on Camino de Santiago spirituality, gear, and planning helps. See my website for more Camino related content: https://jeremiahgibbs.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/ To support this channel, check out the Camino de Santiago shirts, water bottles, and more from our partner Poiema Designs: http://bit.ly/CaminoMerch You can purchase from this packing list of my recommended items for Camino de Santiago (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3vwvcef Amazon Links on this channel are Affiliate Links. If you click these links and purchase something on Amazon, I get paid a percentage of your purchase at no additional cost to you. This is a great way to support the channel without costing you anything.

How much does Camino de Santiago cost? Camino de Santiago is a very affordable way to travel to Santiago de Compostela and experience Spain. The cost can change vary depending on your plans for food and accommodations. Check out this video where I give a typical budget for Camino de Santiago as well as a luxury budget for those who would like to stay in private rooms and eat the best food. Check out this video to learn about the cost of Camino. If you are interested in joining one of my group pilgrimages, submit your email to be notified: https://www.caminoguide.info/ The video I mentioned of Homemade Wanderlust's budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rYRqb2ux3s Check my channel for lots of videos on Camino de Santiago spirituality, gear, and planning helps. See my website for more Camino related content: https://jeremiahgibbs.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/ To support this channel, check out the Camino de Santiago shirts, water bottles, and more from our partner Poiema Designs: http://bit.ly/CaminoMerch You can purchase from this packing list of my recommended items for Camino de Santiago (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3vwvcef Amazon Links on this channel are Affiliate Links. If you click these links and purchase something on Amazon, I get paid a percentage of your purchase at no additional cost to you. This is a great way to support the channel without costing you anything.

The best guidebook for Camino de Santiago isn't a book at all, but the Wise Pilgrim guidebook app for iPhone and Android. This gives information about albergues, distances, elevation, tourist stops, churches, and so much else as you make pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. This version is for Camino Frances, but Wise Pilgrim has apps available for nearly every pilgrimage route (Camino del Norte, Camino Portugues, Via de la Plata, Camino Primitivo, the route to Finisterre, and many others). Check my channel for lots of videos on Camino de Santiago spirituality, gear, and planning helps. Information about the Wise Pilgrim apps is available at: https://www.wisepilgrim.com/ To support this channel, check out the Camino de Santiago shirts, water bottles, and more from our partner Poiema Designs: http://bit.ly/CaminoMerch You can purchase from this packing list of my recommended items for Camino de Santiago (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3vwvcef John Brierley guidebooks are available here (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3tIGkTD See my website for more Camino related content: https://jeremiahgibbs.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/

Getting from the airport to your starting point is the most challenging planning aspect of Camino de Santiago. This video explains how to get train tickets and bus tickets in Spain to start your Camino. I go through step by step and show where the sites don't work well and how to choose your station. If you are interested in joining one of my group pilgrimages, submit your email to be notified: https://www.caminoguide.info/ I learned that you can also get a free city train ticket to the various stations at your arrival and destination. So you can get a local train for free from the airport to the Chamartin station (for example). Here is a helpful site on doing that and much more about using the trains. https://www.seat61.com/train-travel-in-spain.htm?fbclid=IwAR2S_m7s1KB-dkkERvlFW3RtDtcUXTPy-z3QldMxkPKNBdNktv8q06PWewo Check my channel for lots of videos on Camino de Santiago spirituality, gear, and planning helps. See my website for more Camino related content: https://jeremiahgibbs.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/ To support this channel, check out the Camino de Santiago shirts, water bottles, and more from our partner Poiema Designs: http://bit.ly/CaminoMerch You can purchase from this packing list of my recommended items for Camino de Santiago (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3vwvcef Amazon Links on this channel are Affiliate Links. If you click these links and purchase something on Amazon, I get paid a percentage of your purchase at no additional cost to you. This is a great way to support the channel without costing you anything.

Pilgrims preparing to walk Camino de Santiago often want to know how to train for Camino. "How do I train for Camino de Santiago?" is often followed by questions of whether they are in good enough condition to make the Way of St James. In this video, I give a plan for how to train your body and test your equipment for walking to Santiago de Compostela. I hope you will walk Camino very soon! If you are interested in joining one of my group pilgrimages, submit your email to be notified: https://www.caminoguide.info/ Which Shoe is Best for Camino de Santiago? https://youtu.be/OQ2q7PGJ1z8 Check my channel for lots of videos on Camino de Santiago spirituality, gear, and planning helps. See my website for more Camino related content: https://jeremiahgibbs.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/ To support this channel, check out the Camino de Santiago shirts, water bottles, and more from our partner Poiema Designs: http://bit.ly/CaminoMerch You can purchase from this packing list of my recommended items for Camino de Santiago (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3vwvcef Amazon Links on this channel are Affiliate Links. If you click these links and purchase something on Amazon, I get paid a percentage of your purchase at no additional cost to you. This is a great way to support the channel without costing you anything.

Your backpack is one of the two most important pieces of gear (and shoes!) for Camino de Santiago. This video will give you things to look for in purchasing a pack for Camino so that you have a great experience on the Way of St James. Backpacks have lots of features and some matter more to some pilgrims than others. This guide will help you choose. If you are interested in joining one of my group pilgrimages, submit your email to be notified: https://www.caminoguide.info/ How to measure torso length: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacks-adjusting-fit.html Check my channel for lots of videos on Camino de Santiago spirituality, gear, and planning helps. Packs described (Affiliate Links): Deuter Future Vario: https://amzn.to/34SOI8E Osprey Atmos: https://amzn.to/3psw68Z Durston Drop 40L: https://amzn.to/3uZGoPd REI Lookout 40 is no longer available. See my website for more Camino related content: https://jeremiahgibbs.com/tag/camino-de-santiago/ To support this channel, check out the Camino de Santiago shirts, water bottles, and more from our partner Poiema Designs: http://bit.ly/CaminoMerch You can purchase from this packing list of my recommended items for Camino de Santiago (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3vwvcef Amazon Links on this channel are Affiliate Links. If you click these links and purchase something on Amazon, I get paid a percentage of your purchase at no additional cost to you. This is a great way to support the channel without costing you anything.