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The Portuguese Camino with a Goan Twist

The Portuguese Camino with a Goan Twist

This image is not from Portugal but from India – where we also have a Se Catedral. This one is the earliest ever Catedral in Asia.- so read on for The Portuguese Camino with a Goan Twist.

The Se Cathedral in Goa was built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over a Muslim army, leading to the capture of the city of Goa in 1510. It ...

Packing, Permits, and Preparation for the Camino

Packing, Permits, and Preparation

Feeling overwhelmed by the logistical side of your Camino adventure? Fear not! This section on Packing, Permits and Preparation for the Camino will equip you with the knowledge to confidently conquer the practicalities, allowing you to focus on the transformative experience that awaits.

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Explore the Hidden Gems of the Portuguese Camino

Hidden Gems along the Camino Portuguese

While Santiago de Compostela typically draws pilgrims along the famed Camino Frances, the Caminho Portugués has hidden treasures waiting to be discovered by those willing to venture beyond the well-trodden paths. If you dive deeper into the heart of Portugal, you can explore the Hidden Gems of the Portuguese Camino and discover charming vi...

Basic Portuguese for Pilgrims

Essential Portuguese for Pilgrims

Walking the Camino Portuguese can be an extraordinary experience that transcends language barriers. However, a tiny bit of Portuguese will enhance your pilgrimage. Imagine confidently greeting fellow pilgrims, ordering a delectable meal, or asking for directions with a smile. Imagine confidently greeting fellow pilgrims, ordering a delectable Pa...

A Seasonal Guide to the Camino Portuguese Coastal Way

A Seasonal Guide to the Camino Portuguese Coastal Way

The Coastal Way of the Camino Portuguese is a heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, that’s what we discovered in an our walk, was that we needed a Seasonal Guide to the Camino Portuguese Coastal Way. The Atlantic moderates the temperatures along the coast, providing a cooler and more temperate walking environment compared...

When to Walk the Camino Portuguese Coastal Way : A Seasonal Guide

Seasons of Sun and Rain along the Atlantic

The Coastal Way of the Camino Portuguese is a maritime walking environment, heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic moderates the temperatures along the coast, providing a cooler and more temperate walking environment compared to the inland routes. Understanding these climate variations is crucial for pilgrims to prepar...

The Three Gems of the Portuguese Camino: Central Way, Coastal Way, and Spiritual Variant

The Camino Portuguese

The Camino Portuguese is a captivating tapestry, each route a colourful thread woven deep into the fabric of your pilgrimage experience. But which one to choose? Feeling overwhelmed by the choices? Fear not, I’m here to sift through the unique features of the three main routes, along with a special detour, so that you find the perfect path for your personal...

Walking the Camino like a Hindu

Weaving the lessons and gifts of the Camino de Invierno into the context of Hindu iconography and spirituality, especially that of Arya Samaj, requires drawing parallels between the core principles and spiritual quests in both traditions.

Arya Samaj, with its emphasis on personal morality, self-improvement, and direct communion with the Divine, offers a unique perspective to und...

Christmas Across Borders

Christmas is really about journeys, of all sorts. And for those of a literal bent, and a military brat background, it meant real journeys, but most of those were “postings”, when Dad was transferred from one end of India to another.

Except this one – a long time ago in 1971 – soon after the ’71 Bangladesh liberation. My Dad’s battalion had moved up to the Western border, to the ...

Happy Reading for the Holidays

Seasons Greetings!

That’s the term we learnt to use between Christmas and New Year, but I’m happy for you to wish me a Merry Christmas. At Christmas the best gifts I love to get are books! But this year, one of my lovely kids gave me a pink pen, engraved with my name. In the meanwhile it’s time to get ready for a year of reading…so here are books for you to fill up your ereader....