Tips, guides, and stories to help you prepare for your pilgrimage
42 articles
A reflective personal narrative exploring the physical and mental transformation that happens during the crucial first week of walking—the blisters that form an
Quinton Wall
July 28, 2026 · 12 min read
Torso length, hip belt placement, load lifters at 45 degrees, and the sternum strap. How to fit a Camino backpack so your hips carry the weight.
Quinton Wall
July 27, 2026 · 13 min read
A direct comparison exploring the distinct personalities of Spain's two most popular routes—terrain, crowds, accommodation availability, coastal vs. inland expe
Quinton Wall
July 21, 2026 · 12 min read
Six months of testing trail runners. Honest notes on the Cascadia 19, Ghost Trail, Topo Terraventure 5, Mount to Coast T1, Norda 001 and Altra Timp 6.
Quinton Wall
July 19, 2026 · 15 min read
A personal narrative exploring a pivotal encounter with a fellow pilgrim in the final 100 kilometers, reflecting on how brief connections on the Camino can shif
Quinton Wall
July 14, 2026 · 14 min read
A reflective essay challenging the over-planning instinct many first-time pilgrims have. Explores how weather, body, community, and unexpected moments reshape t
Quinton Wall
July 7, 2026 · 12 min read
A flowing prose guide covering the unwritten rules, rhythms, and realities of staying in pilgrim hostels. Addresses check-in protocols, bunk bed etiquette, snor
Quinton Wall
June 30, 2026 · 13 min read
A flowing prose guide to late September through November walking, covering shifting weather patterns, reduced albergue availability, the altered social dynamic
Quinton Wall
June 23, 2026 · 11 min read
A reflective essay weaving together the literal burden of an overpacked bag with the metaphorical weight pilgrims bring to the trail, exploring how the Camino t
Quinton Wall
June 16, 2026 · 14 min read