YOU on the Camino de Santiago
Episodes
S3 Ep 18: To book or not to book (accommodations on the Camino)
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
START THE CONVERSATION: TO BOOK OR NOT-TO BOOK ON THE CAMINO In this episode I share a preview audio session on booking accommodations on the Camino f...
S3 Ep 17: Walking the Camino for pilgrim Kaye
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SUCCESS AND FAILURE ON THE CAMINO Meet Kaye from Australia! She and I had a fun conversation about spirituality, and we discovered we share a love for...
S3 Ep 16: Take a walk of faith with pilgrim Nidia
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TURNING TRIALS INTO BLESSINGS Nidia from Utah, USA, shares her story of turning incredible trials into blessings, plus how and why she is preparing to...
S3 Ep 15: Author Beebe Bahrami shares her unique perspective on the Camino Francés
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE?!?!? This is a question I frequently ask first-time pilgrims on the Camino Francés, as we walk together on this ancient pil...
S3 Ep 14: The fast way to do the Camino, with pilgrim Paul
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BECOMING A PILGRIM WHILE ON THE CAMINO After completing the Camino from Sarria to Santiago, Paul from Ireland is getting ready to do the Camino Primit...
S3 Ep 13: Tips from the Trail
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HOLA FROM THE CAMINO FRANCÉS !!! Coming to you "live" from Sarria on the Francés route, where I am meeting up with pilgrim Maurice, who was my guest...
S3 Ep 12: After the Camino with pilgrim Chad
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BEST ALBERGUE EXPERIENCES ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS! What makes an albergue the "best"? Find out what pilgrim Chad says about his top albergue experience...
S3 Ep 11: Pilgrim Georgina walks away from depression
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HOW HARD WERE YOU HIT BY THE PANDEMIC? Georgina openly shares her inspiring story of experiencing severe depression, how she found her way out, and ho...
S3 Ep 10: Pilgrim Judith takes a ”slow stroll” on the Camino Francés
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NOT "HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE", BUT . . . How long do you want to take? I keep coming back to this question as I help pilgrims get started on their first...
S3 Ep 9: Pilgrim Jamie walks through her grief on the Camino Francés
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
+ 2 REASONS NOT TO WALK THE ENTIRE FRANCÉS ROUTE Jamie and I have one unwanted thing in common: we both lost our Dad's recently. In this episode, Jam...
S3 Ep 8: Pilgrim Kathy Shares How the Camino Changed Her . . . and a Few Other Interesting Stories
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
IS IT SAFE FOR A WOMAN TO WALK THE CAMINO ALONE? Have you thought about this, if it's safe for a woman to walk the Camino alone? Kathy wasn't wonderin...
S3 Ep 7: Sean from the UK Walks the Camino Inglés
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THIS SEASONED TRAVELER EXPECTS TO GET LOST ON THE CAMINO! In fact, getting lost is all part of the experience and adventure for Sean from Leeds in the...
S3 Ep 6: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly with Andrea and Jason
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SURPRISES AND PLOT TWISTS ON THE CAMINO Andrea and Jason (from Season 2, Episodes 8 & 9) did plenty of planning for their Camino - and emotional a...
S3 Ep 5: Trond from Norway Counts Down to the Camino Francés
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
38 DAYS FROM SAINT JEAN PIED DE PORT TO SANTIAGO . . . AND BEYOND I had the pleasure of talking with Trond, a professionally trained chef turned param...
S3 Ep 4: Kim Prepares to Walk the Camino del Norte . . . with 16 Friends!
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
16 WOMEN AND A CATHOLIC PRIEST Kim from Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the US, is getting ready to walk the Camino del Norte on a pilgrimage led by her parish pr...
S3 Ep 3 Dawn and Fiona are about to walk the Camino Francés
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TWO MUMS, TWO MONTHS, TWO CAMINOS Join me as I talk with Melbourne, Australia, mums Dawn and Fiona about their pilgrimage on the Camino Francés. >...
S3 Ep 2: After the Camino with Pilgrim Laura
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SARRIA TO SANTIAGO IN 7 DAYS In this episode we hear from pilgrim Laura who walked from Sarria to Santiago with her daughter, Emily. They booked all o...
S3 Ep 1: Season Three Kickoff plus After the Camino with George and John
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PART 2: A STORY OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP George and John (season three, episode 19) are back to share how their Camino walk went. Wait until you hear ho...
S2 Ep 20: Season Two Wrap Up / Looking Ahead
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
STORIES FROM THE TRAIL In this final episode of season two of the “YOU on the Camino de Santiago” podcast I share current stories from my time on ...
S2 Ep 19: A Conversation with Two American Pilgrims as They Prepare to Walk the Camino Francés in Memory of a Friend
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A STORY OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP In June 2022 American pilgrim Aaron died suddenly and unexpectedly while walking the Camino de Santiago. In this week's...
S2 Ep 18: A Conversation with Pilgrim Chad Before His First Pilgrimage on the Camino Francés
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FIRST TIME BUT NOT THE FIRST TIME Pilgrim Chad walked the Caminho Português with his wife and daughters and now is headed for his first solo walk on ...
S2 Ep 17: A Conversation with Pilgrim Nancy (F) as She Prepares to Walk the Camino Francés
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR REGARDING WALKING THE CAMINO? In this conversation with pilgrim Nancy (F), we talk about Camino magic, coincidences, and th...
S2 Ep 16: Conversation with Yana as She Prepares to Walk the Caminho Português
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"YOU HAVE TO GO ALONE!" Yana, a Boston mom of two young boys, shares with us her experiences of preparing to walk the Caminho Português and helps us ...
S2 Ep 15: A Conversation with Pilgrim Laura About Her Upcoming Walk from Sarria to Santiago
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WALKING (only???) SARRIA TO SANTIAGO Walking the Camino your way is tricky business for some people, but not for Laura and her daughter, who will be w...
S2 Ep 14: A Conversation with Pilgrim David About What He’s Doing AFTER the Camino
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE NATURE OF CAMINO CONNECTIONS In my favorite book, The Art of Pilgrimage, author Phil Cousineau talks about "bringing back the boon." What does tha...
S2 Ep 13: A Conversation with Pilgrim Kathy as She Counts Down to Her Pilgrimage on the Camino del Norte
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE SIMPLY AND DO COOL SH*T That's Kathy's motto, and walking the Camino del Norte certainly fits. Through her preparations for this long walk across...
S2 Ep 12: A Conversation with Pilgrim Maurice as He Prepares to Walk the Camino Francés
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PILGRIM TIPS, INSIGHTS, AND HOW TO GIVE BACK Maurice from Asheville, North Carolina, shares his thoughts on getting ready for his first pilgrimage on ...
S2 Ep 11 A Conversation on Pilgrimage with Father Michael Barham
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE SACRED PRACTICE OF PILGRIMAGE With special guest, Father Michael Barham. In 2001, Michael made the Camino pilgrimage by foot, walking 500 miles fr...
S2 Ep 10: Spanish for the Camino with María Seco
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HOLAAAAA! It's time for Spanish for the Camino with María Seco. In this episode we will be learning some language rules for how to correctly pronoun...
S2 Ep 9 Q & A with Pilgrims Andrea and Jason (Part 2)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED! Pilgrims Andrea and Jason ask all the questions you are probably also asking by this point in the podcast series. Grab your noteb...
S2 Ep 8 A Conversation with Pilgrims Andrea & Jason About Their Upcoming Walk on the Camino Francés
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE MEETS FOMO How do you plan but don't over plan for your first pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago? How do you make sure yo...
S2 Ep 7: Training to Walk the Camino de Santiago
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NANCY'S CAMINO TRAINING GUIDE . . . for the non-athlete regular person who wants to walk all or part of the Camino de Santiago How do you prepare for ...
S2 Ep 6: A Conversation With Meg as She Prepares to Walk the Camino Francés
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WALKING THE CAMINO WITH FAMILY Meg from Tacoma, Washington, USA, is planning a walk on the Camino Francés with her mom and sister - in the heat of Ju...
S2 Ep 5 Hiking Clothes & Rain Gear for the Camino de Santiago
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HIKING CLOTHES & RAIN GEAR - Know what's right for you for your pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain When you walk the Camino de Santiago...
S2 Ep 4: A Conversation with Pilgrim Kathie After Her Walk on the Camino Francés
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A CONVERSATION WITH PILGRIM KATHIE Join me as Kathie from Dallas shares her experiences walking the Camino Francés in Fall 2022. Last summer I had th...
S2 Ep 3: Selecting Your Camino Backpack, plus Goals for Packing
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SELECTING YOUR BACKPACK, PLUS GOALS FOR PACKING FOR THE CAMINO Walking the Camino isn’t “normal” travel, it isn’t a weekend away, and it isn’...
S2 Ep 2: Packing for the Camino, with Pilgrim David
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PACKING FOR THE CAMINO What do you really need to take with you when you walk the Camino? How much should your pack weigh? What happens if you take to...
S2 Ep 1b: Part Two - All About the Luggage Transport Services on the Camino
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
7 STEPS TO TRANSPORTING LUGGAGE ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO This is Part Two of a two-part episode. Did you miss Part One? One of the most frequently a...
S2 Ep 1a: Part One - All About the Luggage Transport Services on the Camino
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
7 STEPS TO TRANSPORTING LUGGAGE ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO One of the most frequently asked about topics in the Camino Facebook groups and on the onlin...
Ep 17: Season One Wrap Up - Your Camino Plan + Season Two Preview
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your Camino Plan This is the final episode of Season One of the “YOU on the Camino de Santiago” podcast, and I want to thank you for tuning in eac...
Ep 16: How Much Does it Cost to Walk the Camino . . . OR How Much do you Want to Spend?
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much does it cost to walk the Camino? How does the amount you spend for your pilgrimage influence, or even determine the experience you will have...
Ep 15: Eating on the Camino: What, Where, When, and How Much
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where do You Find Food on the Camino? What is available, when is it available, and how much does it all cost? On the first day of my first Camino wal...
Ep 14: All About the Albergues, or Where to Sleep on the Camino
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where do pilgrims sleep on the Camino? And What is an Albergue? In this episode I give a full run-down on the what, the where, and the how-they-work o...
Ep 13: A Conversation with Someday-Pilgrim Kimberly
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Someday-Pilgrim Kimberly Talks About the Idea of Walking the Camino de Santiago From the kindness of strangers to gaining an expanded sense of communi...
Ep 12: Who Will You Walk the Camino With?
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you imagine yourself on the Camino, who is there? Are you on your own? Is your spouse or partner there with you? Are you with a big group of y...
Ep 11: A Conversation with Pilgrim Kathy Who Will Walk the Camino del Norte in 2023
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pilgrim Kathy Gets Ready to Walk the Camino del Norte in 2023 What does it mean to be brave for yourself? As Pilgrim Kathy prepares to walk the Camino...
Ep 10: Most Likely Starting Points on the Camino Francés . . . and How to Get There
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to Get to the Most Likely Starting Points on the Camino Francés Tens of thousands of pilgrims start their pilgrimages in Saint Jean Pied de Port...
Ep 9: A Conversation with Pilgrim Amanda as She Prepares for 14 Days on the Caminho Português
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pilgrim Amanda Talks About Getting Ready to Walk the Caminho Português Pilgrim Amanda is about to take her first steps on the Caminho Português as ...
Ep 8: How Long Does it Take to Walk the Camino . . . OR How Much Time Do YOU Want to Spend?
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How long does it take to walk the Camino? Well, that depends. In this episode we are going to continue on with our Camino planning roadmap, still wor...
Ep 7: A Conversation with Pilgrim Abbi Who is Walking the Camino Francés in September
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pilgrim Abbi Talks About Getting Ready to Walk the Camino Francés Is the Camino on your "bucket list"? If yes, how is it similar and different from ...
Ep 6: When is the Best Time to Walk the Camino . . . For You?
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Is The Best Time To Walk The Camino . . . For You? When people ask “when is the best time to walk the Camino”, what are they really asking? W...
Ep 5: A Conversation with Pilgrim Kathie as She Takes Her First Steps on the Camino Francés
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pilgrim Kathie Talks About Getting Ready to Walk the Camino Francés What are your fears and concerns about walking the Camino? Pilgrim Kathie from D...
Ep 4: Selecting Your Boots & Socks for Your Walk on the Camino de Santiago
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Selecting Your Boots & Socks for Your Walk on the Camino de Santiago [For the Love of Your Feet (and Entire Body)] If you are planning to walk the...
Ep 3: A Conversation with Pilgrim Grace as She Prepares to Walk the Caminho Português
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pilgrim Grace Talks About Getting Ready to Walk the Caminho Português Bed bugs, luggage transport, finding food . . . it's all part of the Camino ex...
Ep 2: What is the Camino? And what does it mean to ”do” the Camino?
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Camino de Santiago? Do you remember when you first heard about the Camino de Santiago? Maybe it was from a friend who had walked it, or a ...
Ep 1: Your First Steps on the Camino de Santiago
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
YOU on the Camino de Santiago, that’s why we are here. You, taking your first steps on the trail, full of excitement and anticipation, and perhaps f...