The hardest part of planning any adventure can be taking that first step.
Where do you begin? Book a flight, start a training plan, go shopping for kit?
With so much information available, it can feel a little overwhelming.
That’s why I created Camino Basics, to help you get started.
The articles you’ll find here focus on the essentials — simple, practical information & advice to help you plan and prepare for your trip.
What You’ll Find Here
Lots practical planning advice, and some handy planning tools & resources.
I’ll do my best to present it all in a in a simple, clean and distraction-free format.
The articles on this site are drawn from 10+ years of personal Camino experience, and all photos are originals taken on one of my trips.
Articles are divided into 2 categories to help you find what you are looking for:
Plan → All the logistical stuff: Choosing your route, timings, and creating a budget.
Prepare → Getting ready for life on the road: Gathering the essentials, packing and physical preparation.
How It All Began
My journey started in 2014 when I hiked the Camino Francés. It was a post break-up (once-in-a-lifetime) adventure! — at least it was meant to be.
When I reached Santiago I knew I wasn’t done, and over the years, I kept coming back to the Camino as a way to connect with what mattered most.
I returned whenever I could, shorter trips led to bigger adventures and eventually a complete change of direction.
In 2017, after hiking the Camino del Norte, I decided to leave my city life behind.
I spent a number of seasons working as a Walk Organiser leading groups in both the Italian Dolomites and Andalucía — hiking in the summer, and skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
These days I spend my winters ski hosting in Switzerland and my summers in the Peak District in the UK.
Since that first Camino I’ve covered thousands of kilometres across Europe, and discovered a real passion for helping people explore incredible places.