Guidebooks in English
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Ashmore, Jean-Christie (2011) Camino de Santiago: To Walk Far, Carry Less. Walk Far Media. ISBN-13: 978-0983758006 (paperback), ASIN: B005NKNB0I (Kindle). Author Ashmore has written a book devoted entirely to the subject of what to wear and what to carry on the Camino. Learn how to choose backpacking gear and clothing that will work best for you considering the route you've chosen and the time of year you'll be walking. The book considers a multitude of choices: poncho or rain jacket? water bottles or backpack hydration system? sleeping bag or sleeping sheet? mobile phone or other tech-devices? Rather than telling you what to pack, the author provides you with the questions you'll need to answer to make your own decisions.
Bahrami, Beebe (2019) Moon Camino de Santiago: Sacred Sites, Historic Villages, Local Food & Wine. Moon Travel. ISBN-13: 978-1640493285 (paperback), ASIN: B07G75MZ27 (Kindle). This Moon publication provides a walking guide, ideas for enriching your experience, local cuisine, suggestions for detours, festivals and villages, planning information, insight on the history, photos and detailed maps and Spanish and French phrasebooks, visa information, volunteer opportunities, plus tips for seniors, women traveling alone, religious and secular travelers and LGBTQ travelers.
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Higginson, John (2012) The Way of St James Cyclist Guide: Le Puy en Velay to Santiago de Compostela. Cicerone Press. ISBN-13: 978-1852844418 paperback, ASIN: B00AA8BX44 Kindle. A guidebook to cycling the 1,570 km cycle route along the Way of St James pilgrim route from Le Puy in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Uses roads with a good surface for touring cyclists and averages only 50 km per day. Also includes routes from Santiago to Finisterre and Padrón.
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![]() • Detailed descriptions of 34 stages and three major alternative routes |
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![]() Wittig, Stacey (2014) Spiritual and Walking Guide: León to Santiago. Spiritual and Walking Guides. ISBN-13: 978-0615989396. Author Stacey Wittig has written a spiritual guide for walking from León, Spain, to Santiago. What about pilgrimage helps you let go of fears and find peace that passes understanding? How can you be still and hear God’s voice as you trek the ancient pilgrimage route? How will you prepare your heart for a closer walk with God on the Camino? Find answers to these and other questions in this daily devotional and walking guide. Included in this book are daily scripture readings, meditations and questions for reflection to make the most of your pilgrimage and on the more practical side, details about where to sleep, daily distances walked and essential websites, insider travel tips, how to obtain a credential, how to follow the route without maps. The book contains space to journal thoughts and revelations. |
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Rev 02/06/21