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The final 100 kilometers are the most famous leg of the Camino de Santiago—the minimum distance required to earn the Compostela. Here’s what it entails, what rules apply, and where you can start it.
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All over the world, signs point to Santiago – some absurdly far away. A collection of the most distant waymarkers, from Rio de Janeiro to the zero point at Finisterre.
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As a hospitalero you give back the hospitality you received as a pilgrim. What the role really means, how to prepare, what it costs – and a comprehensive, current link list for your next steps worldwide.
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From Brittany and Switzerland to Santiago: a photo journey along the tiles and azulejos that mark the Way of St. James – and how to read them.
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What I learned on my first Camino – ten honest lessons, from pack weight to rain jacket, to make your first pilgrimage easier.
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A visual journey through the history of the most famous washing machine on all the Caminos.
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