The el Camino de Santiago consists of multiple Christian pilgrimage routes leading to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, where St. James the Greater, charged with spreading Christianity to the end of the world, is believed to be buried. I have wanted to walk the Camino de Santiago for some time now and finally decided to do it. I am not an expert on the Camino as I have just completed a part of the French route, but here is what I learned from my first experience.
Travel can be a life-changing experience. An experience that many of us are longing to have. As we ease back into travel, remember to do your homework. By doing a little bit of preparation, you can ensure that you will not only enjoy your travel experience but you will also avoid the dreaded label, the “ugly” tourist. In this blog post, I share some useful tips to help you prepare for your next travel experience.