Our experience was 'life changing' and we experienced this magic because we did not have to worry about a single thing allowing us to walk and live in the moment! Nothing was ever too much bother as I changed my mind on several occasions in regard to our itinerary. We had read so much of...
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Camino twinned with Kumano Kodo
This month UNESCO will twin the legendary pilgrims walks of Kumano Kodo in Japan with the Camino de Santiago. The ancient walks are being promoted as 'the pilgrimages of the rising and setting sun' and both offer fascinating walking journeys through history, great food and wonderful landscapes. The Kumano Kodo is much shorter than the...
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Fixed costs announced for Taxis from Madrid Aiport
Good news for those travelling to Spain and arriving into Madrid Airport. The Madrid Government have announced that from December 20th 2013 the cost of a taxi from the airport to Madrid city centre will be fixed at 30€. This applies whether travelling day or night and there will no longer be extra charges for...
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New Pilgrimage Series SBS
Broadcaster SBS is showing a series on Pilgrimages with presenter Simon Reeves underatking several journeys including the Camino in Spain. It is an interesting series that delves into the historical contexts and motivations of Pilgrims and the modern day Pilgrim also. The Episode featuring the Camino de Santiago airs on Saturday 9 November at 8:30pm,...
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