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6.3 - Hiking the Italian Lakes
Sep 27, 2025
1h 11m 21s
6.2 - The Via degli Dei
Jun 26, 2025
46m 30s
6.1 - The Via degli Abati
May 19, 2025
46m 50s
5.7 - The Camiño de Taverneiro
Sep 16, 2024
1h 00m 57s
5.6 - Summer in Santiago
Sep 9, 2024
29m 03s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 9/27/25 | 6.3 - Hiking the Italian Lakes | In this episode, Nick and Wendy recount their summer hiking adventure on three different trails around three famous Italian (and occasionally Swiss) lakes: Maggiore, Lugano and Como. Buon cammino! Show Notes Il Cammino del Lago Maggiore: https://www.camminolagomaggiore.it/ Il Balcone dei Tre Laghi (guidebook): https://www.ediciclo.it/it/libri/dettaglio/il-balcone-dei-tre-laghi/ Il Sentiero del Viandante: https://www.ilsentierodelviandante.eu/en/ Main places mentioned: Sancarlone (the giant statue), Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, Arcumeggia, the Abbey of San Pietro in Vallate. | 1h 11m 21s | ||||||
| 6/26/25 | 6.2 - The Via degli Dei | In this episode, Nick and Wendy recount the second of their Italian Easter walks on the popular Via degli Dei (the 'Path of the Gods') between Bologna and Florence. Buon cammino! Show Notes Official Website: https://www.viadeglidei.it Towns mentioned: Madonna dei Fornelli, Sant'Agata, San Piero a Sieve, Fiesole. | 46m 30s | ||||||
| 5/19/25 | 6.1 - The Via degli Abati | In this episode, Nick and Wendy discuss their challenging but rewarding pilgrimage on the Via degli Abati (Path of the Abbots) in north-central Italy. Tune in to find out what made this walk such an adventure, and buon cammino! Show Notes: Regions: Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany Main Towns: Pavia, Bobbio, Bardi, Pontremoli Official Website: https://viadegliabati.com Our Live Forum Thread: Via degli Abati | 46m 50s | ||||||
| 9/16/24 | 5.7 - The Camiño de Taverneiro | Our final episode for this season is an epic one as Wendy recounts her solo pilgrimage on the little-known Camiño de Taverneiro in Galicia. Spoiler alert: the spirit of the camino shines brightly on this route. Bo camiño! Show Notes: Links: Wendy's summary of this camino: https://shorturl.at/Xdgo5 Guidebook for the Taverneiro: https://shorturl.at/LZbX6 Holy Year 2021 video featuring Carlos Núñez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5vtgonpuII Places Mentioned: Monção (Portugal) Salvaterra de Miño Arufe Pedre Codaseda Couso | 1h 00m 57s | ||||||
| 9/9/24 | 5.6 - Summer in Santiago | Wendy discusses spending several weeks in Santiago this summer. In particular, she talks about the advanced Galego language course she took, the feast of the apostle and the 'massification' of the pilgrimage. Buen camino! Show Notes: Wendy's course: 'Galego Sen Fronteiras' - https://cursoslinguagalega.academia.gal | 29m 03s | ||||||
| 8/13/24 | 5.5 - Camino de Invierno: Planning Tips | In this episode, Nick and Wendy give their top tips for planning a pilgrimage on the Camino de Invierno, from stages to accommodation to alternate routes. ¡Buen camino! Show Notes: Resources: PDF Guide - https://shorturl.at/6aHJG Forum Planning Thread - https://shorturl.at/06juG Gronze - https://www.gronze.com/camino-invierno Main Tips: Take the Borrenes alternative to the Orellán lookout at Las Médulas, possibly staying in Villavieja on the first night and then Casa Rosa in Puente de Domingo Flórez on the second night. Take the alternate route between O Barco and A Rua on the other side of the river, up to the waterfall. Casa Rural options after Monforte: Pinheiro and Villariño, or the albergue at Diomondi for the church. Last 100km: consider staying at Casa Leiras in Dornelas and Reina Lupa, 10km from Santiago. | 44m 00s | ||||||
| 7/31/24 | 5.4 - Camino de Invierno: Highlights | In this episode, Nick and Wendy recount their pilgrimage on the Camino de Invierno ('Winter Way') from Ponferrada to Santiago. ¡Buen camino! Show Notes: Places Mentioned: Las Médulas - Roman Mine Site Sil River Valley Ribeira Sacra Monte Faro Animal Artwork - After A Rua Daniel and the Wax Stamp - Lalín | 38m 17s | ||||||
| 7/20/24 | 5.3 - The Via Ellenica | In our third episode about Italian pilgrimages, Nick and Wendy recount their walk on the Via Ellenica, part of the Cammino Materano network in southern Italy. Buon cammino! Show Notes: Via Ellenica Website and Guidebook: https://camminomaterano.it/via/9/via-ellenica The World Heritage Endpoints: Alberobello and Matera The Gorge Towns: Masafra, Castellaneta, Laterza, Ginosa Rock-Hewn Church: San Nicola | 52m 09s | ||||||
| 7/13/24 | 5.2 - The Magna Via Francigena | As we continue our exploration of pilgrimage routes in Italy, Nick recounts his solo walk on the Magna Via Francigena in Sicily. Buon cammino!Show Notes:Main Attractions: Palermo, Monreale, AgrigentoMost Beautiful Villages/Towns: Sutera, Racalmuto Nick's Best Sunset Spot at Agrigento: The east side of the Temple of Juno (Giunone)Goat Art: Realised by Domenico Cocchiara; article (in Italian) with photos:https://ripost.it/2023/08/15/le-capre-girgentane-di-domenico-cocchiara-sulle-vecchie-porte-di-30-comuni/ | 35m 08s | ||||||
| 7/6/24 | 5.1 - The Via di Francesco | In the first episode of our fifth season, entitled 'Italian and Winter Ways', Nick recounts his pilgrimage on the Via di Francesco (Way of St. Francis) in central Italy. Buon cammino! Show Notes: Major Towns: Assisi, Gubbio, Spoleto, Rieti Other Places of Interest: La Verna Sanctuary, Cascata delle Marmore (the 'Roman' waterfall) Entry into Rome: From Monte Sacro, consider taking the Via Nomentana (including a visit to the church of Saint Agnes Outside the Walls) to Porta Pia and from there into Rome, perhaps including San Giovanni in Laterano (St. John of Lateran) with the statue of St. Francis directly opposite the church. Official Website: https://www.viadifrancesco.it/en/ | 51m 51s | ||||||
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| 8/2/23 | 4.5 - Madeira and the Caminho Real 23 | In this episode, Nick and Wendy describe their adventurous nine-day hike around the Portuguese island of the Madeira on a historic trail, the Caminho Real 23. Show Notes:Caminho Real Association: Web | Facebook | Tracks | 50m 28s | ||||||
| 6/22/23 | 4.4 - The Camino Inglés | Nick and Wendy discuss their latest camino: the Camino Inglés (the English Way), including highlights, practicalities, and where the Inglés fits in the camino landscape. ¡Buen camino!Show Notes: 3:30: Gronze Stages 24:00: Pilgrimage Traveler Places mentioned on the Camino Inglés: Betanzos, Pontedeume, Miño, Bruma (the bed race), Sigüeiro. | 38m 45s | ||||||
| 6/7/23 | 4.3 - Fátima | Nick and Wendy discuss their experience in Fátima and their impressions of the famous Portuguese pilgrimage destination at the end of the Caminho do Mar. Spoiler alert: they were pleasantly surprised! | 38m 47s | ||||||
| 6/2/23 | 4.2 - Caminho do Mar - Highlights and Summary | Nick and Wendy provide a summary of their 10-day Caminho do Mar from Lisbon to Fátima, including highlights, lowlights and practicalities. Bom caminho!Show Notes: Alcobaça MonasterySintraÓbidosOsvaldo's blog (in Portuguese)Odrinhas Archeological MuseumCaminho de Nazaré | 48m 25s | ||||||
| 5/22/23 | 4.1 - Caminho do Mar - Introduction | The fourth season of our podcast is called 'Fátima and Beyond' and we begin by introducing our pilgrimage to the Portuguese holy place of Fátima on the Caminho do Mar. Show Notes: 8:30: Portuguese with Leo 15:20: Caminhos de Fátima Places mentioned on the Caminho do Mar: Cascais, Estoril, Belém, Sintra, Óbidos, Alcobaça, Mafra. | 36m 06s | ||||||
| 9/6/22 | 3.9 - The Portuguese Coastal Route | In this episode, Wendy takes the reins as host to interview Nick about the Portuguese Coastal route that he just finished walking. Among other insights, Nick answers the big questions as to whether the coastal path feels like a camino and whether he recommends the coastal or central route from Porto. | 40m 55s | ||||||
| 8/31/22 | 3.8 - Camino Portugués and Variante Espiritual | For the final leg of their camino, Nick and Darin walk the last 100km of the Camino Portugués from Tui to Santiago, with Wendy joining them at Pontevedra for the Variante Espiritual. In this episode, they discuss the highlights of this popular route! | 37m 53s | ||||||
| 8/22/22 | 3.7 - Camino del Salvador | Nick and his friend Darin walk the Camino del Salvador and live to tell the tale! In this episode, they discuss the highlights of this beautiful, mountainous camino between León and Oviedo. | 41m 33s | ||||||
| 8/15/22 | 3.6 - Ourense, Covid, and the Last 100km | As their pilgrimage nears its end, Nick and Wendy are delayed by a positive Covid test in Ourense but after isolating, they resume the Camino Sanabrés and joyfully walk into Santiago for the fifth time. | 43m 13s | ||||||
| 8/9/22 | 3.5 - Sanabrés Alternatives | As they continue towards Santiago, Nick and Wendy join an alternative route of the Camino Sanabrés. As part of this alternative, they have one of the most fascinating experiences they’ve ever had on the Camino de Santiago. Listen to the episode to find out what it is! | 35m 25s | ||||||
| 8/2/22 | 3.4 - CPI: Beyond the Mountains | Nick and Wendy talk about their experiences and highlights on the second half of the Caminho Português Interior, including the city of Chaves and some interesting ‘wildlife’ they encountered along the way. Finally, they wrap up the CPI and compare it with other Portuguese caminos. | 43m 59s | ||||||
| 7/25/22 | 3.3 - CPI: Rural Portugal and the Douro Valley | Nick and Wendy check in from the Caminho Português Interior and talk about the first half of this little-known camino route. In particular, they discuss the practicalities of the camino and the highlights of the trail, including yellow broom flowers, stepping stone bridges and the Douro Valley. | 42m 49s | ||||||
| 7/18/22 | 3.2 - Viseu and the Caminho Português Interior | As they prepare to begin walking the Caminho Português Interior, Nick and Wendy discuss their expectations for this off-the-beaten-track camino. They also give their impressions of Viseu, the city that traditionally serves as the starting point for the CPI. | 31m 21s | ||||||
| 7/11/22 | 3.1 - The Rota Vicentina | The third season of our podcast is called ‘Caminos and More’ and we begin with the ‘more’: the Rota Vicentina in southwest Portugal. In this episode, Nick and Wendy discuss their recent 10-day journey on this stunning coastal walking trail. | 1h 01m 07s | ||||||
| 9/23/21 | 2.11 - Camino Finisterre | Nick and Wendy complete their coast-to-coast camino by walking to Finisterre (Fisterra). They reflect on arriving at the end of the earth and look back on their whole camino experience that started 60 days earlier on the south coast of Portugal. Buen camino! Visit https://spiritofthecamino.com for more great camino content! | 40m 46s | ||||||
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