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El Camino de Santiago Pilgrims' Podcast

El Camino de Santiago Pilgrims' Podcast

By Bradley Chermside

Want to know your fellow peregrinos' favourite places to eat, sleep and visit when walking the Camino de Santiago?

Need packing tricks, training tips, help with choosing footwear and lots more vital information to help you prepare for your pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela?

Find out in these episodes and interviews with pilgrims who've walked the way, the fabled, Road to Santiago.

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

!Buen Camino!
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87. An Introduction to Pasos del Camino With Guilherme Ribeiro & Camino de Santiago Pilgrims' Podcast Host, Bradley Chermside.

87. An Introduction to Pasos del Camino With Guilherme Ribeiro & Camino de Santiago Pilgrims' Podcast Host, Bradley Chermside.

Please follow Guilherme Ribeiro's Blog here: https://www.facebook.com/PasosdelCamino1994

Guilherme's guest is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese and the Camino Inglés and is also the host of the Camino de Santiago Pilgrims' Podcast.

Bradley's Camino de Santiago book, The Only Way Is West, is a three time international bestseller in Humorous Essays, Action and Adventure Biographies and Travel Writing in the UK, Canada and Australia.

To get your eyes on an ebook, your hands on a paperback, or, your ears around the audiobook version, click here :)



Feb 06, 202252:47
86. Why Walk the Camino de Santiago 5 Times? German Pilgrim Mathias Schlick Tells You What Keeps Him Coming Back & Much More...

86. Why Walk the Camino de Santiago 5 Times? German Pilgrim Mathias Schlick Tells You What Keeps Him Coming Back & Much More...

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.


Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese and the Camino Inglés.


Bradley's Camino de Santiago book, The Only Way Is West, is a three time international bestseller in Humorous Essays, Action and Adventure Biographies and Travel Writing in the UK, Canada and Australia.


To get your eyes on an ebook, your hands on a paperback, or, your ears around the audiobook version, click here :)


You can also buy Brad a coffee at the link below - he LOVES coffee! :) 


https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pilgrimspodcast

Jan 23, 202252:05
85. Naturally managing aches & pains walking the Camino; the importance of staying hydrated; the psychology of pain management; with Knee Pain Guru Bill Parravano.

85. Naturally managing aches & pains walking the Camino; the importance of staying hydrated; the psychology of pain management; with Knee Pain Guru Bill Parravano.

To contact Bill Parravano, please click here: https://www.thekneepainguru.com

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese and the Camino Inglés.

Bradley's Camino de Santiago book, The Only Way Is West, is a three time international bestseller in Humorous Essays, Action and Adventure Biographies and Travel Writing in the UK, Canada and Australia.

To get your eyes on an ebook, your hands on a paperback, or, your ears around the audiobook version, click here :)

You can also buy Brad a coffee at the link below - he LOVES coffee! :)

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pilgrimspodcast


Jan 09, 202201:04:24
84. Coming of Age Walking the Camino de Santiago - How a Pilgrimage Can Shape a Lifetime; With Irish Pilgrim, Author & Broadcaster, Aodhán Ó Baoill

84. Coming of Age Walking the Camino de Santiago - How a Pilgrimage Can Shape a Lifetime; With Irish Pilgrim, Author & Broadcaster, Aodhán Ó Baoill

Click here to buy Aodhán's book, The Inner Beauty of a Pilgrim's Soul: A Journey on El Camino de Santiago

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese and the Camino Inglés.

Bradley's Camino de Santiago book, The Only Way Is West, is a three time international bestseller in Humorous Essays, Action and Adventure Biographies and Travel Writing in the UK, Canada and Australia.

To get your eyes on an ebook, your hands on a paperback, or, your ears around the audiobook version, click here :)

You can also buy Brad a coffee at the link below - he LOVES coffee! :)

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pilgrimspodcast

Dec 12, 202101:00:04
83. Guided Tour or Independent? 2 Items You'll DEFINITELY Find Useful; Camino Portuguese Hidden Gem; With American Pilgrim, Betsy Rossin...

83. Guided Tour or Independent? 2 Items You'll DEFINITELY Find Useful; Camino Portuguese Hidden Gem; With American Pilgrim, Betsy Rossin...

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese and the Camino Inglés.

Bradley's Camino de Santiago book, The Only Way Is West, is a three time international bestseller in Humorous Essays, Action and Adventure Biographies and Travel Writing in the UK, Canada and Australia.

To get your eyes on an ebook, your hands on a paperback, or, your ears around the audiobook version, click here :)

You can also buy Brad a coffee at the link below - he LOVES coffee! :)

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pilgrimspodcast



Nov 14, 202101:02:38
82. Finding Balance Walking the Camino As a Couple; Camino Portuguese Coastal; To Book in Advance or not? With American Pilgrim, Monica Merchant

82. Finding Balance Walking the Camino As a Couple; Camino Portuguese Coastal; To Book in Advance or not? With American Pilgrim, Monica Merchant

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese and the Camino Inglés.

Bradley's Camino de Santiago book, The Only Way Is West, is a three time international bestseller in Humorous Essays, Action and Adventure Biographies and Travel Writing in the UK, Canada and Australia.

To get your eyes on an ebook, your hands on a paperback, or, your ears around the audiobook version, click here :)

Oct 31, 202154:44
81. Setting Post Camino Intentions; Getting Creative on The Way; The Power of Disconnecting; ***Bonus Content*** From The Camino Cafe...

81. Setting Post Camino Intentions; Getting Creative on The Way; The Power of Disconnecting; ***Bonus Content*** From The Camino Cafe...

Your host is Leigh Brennan, founder of The Camino Cafe. 

Please give Leigh's podcast a listen here: https://thecaminocafe.buzzsprout.com

This bonus episode was recorded in July 2020 by The Camino Cafe with Camino de Santiago Pilgrim´s Podcast host Bradley Chermside, who is author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese and the Camino Inglés.

Bradley's Camino de Santiago book, The Only Way Is West, is a three time international bestseller in Humorous Essays, Action and Adventure Biographies and Travel Writing in the UK, Canada and Australia.

To get your eyes on an ebook, your hands on a paperback, or, your ears around the audiobook version, click here :)

¡Buen Camino!

Oct 24, 202101:05:20
80. Walking the Camino: Turning Negatives into Positives Walking The Way - With American Pilgrim, Bryan Horn.

80. Walking the Camino: Turning Negatives into Positives Walking The Way - With American Pilgrim, Bryan Horn.

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese and the Camino Inglés.

Bradley's Camino de Santiago book, The Only Way Is West, is a three time international bestseller in Humorous Essays, Action and Adventure Biographies and Travel Writing in the UK, Canada and Australia.

To get your eyes on an ebook, your hands on a paperback, or, your ears around the audiobook version, click here :)

Oct 17, 202101:07:11
79. Camino de Santiago Pilgrims Podcast: Walking The Way Pre & Post Covid-19 - What Are the Differences? With Catherine De Torcy...

79. Camino de Santiago Pilgrims Podcast: Walking The Way Pre & Post Covid-19 - What Are the Differences? With Catherine De Torcy...

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, Camino Portuguese and the Camino Inglés.

Bradley's Camino de Santiago book, The Only Way Is West, is a three time international bestseller in Humorous Essays, Action and Adventure Biographies and Travel Writing in the UK, Canada and Australia.

To get your eyes on an ebook, your hands on a paperback, or, your ears around the audiobook version, click here :)

Oct 17, 202101:16:33
78. Walking the path to Muxia in solitude.

78. Walking the path to Muxia in solitude.

Japanese-Italian Pilgrim Luca Nioi discusses his journey along the Camino Frances and his road to Muxia(which included his favorite Camino dish).

Mar 12, 202153:38
77. How to make your own music on the Way of Saint James.

77. How to make your own music on the Way of Saint James.

Jarah Lemus walked the Camino Frances with her step-brother in the summer of 2019. Her luxury item was one of the few that all pilgrims around her got to enjoy as well!

Feb 23, 202150:34
76. Safety concerns of a young woman on the Camino are shared by Maria Engel.

76. Safety concerns of a young woman on the Camino are shared by Maria Engel.

Your host is Andrew Baker, former sports radio broadcaster turned Peregrino Podcaster after walking the Camino Frances! Buen Camino!

Feb 01, 202154:48
75. British Pilgrim Frank Horrocks discloses what his secret leisurely luxury item would be on his next camino!

75. British Pilgrim Frank Horrocks discloses what his secret leisurely luxury item would be on his next camino!

Your host is Andrew Baker, former sports radio broadcaster turned Peregrino Podcaster after walking the Camino Frances! Bueno Camino Everybody!

Jan 23, 202152:33
74. Meet Andrew Baker, Your New Host for the Camino de Santiago Pilgrims Podcast...
Jan 18, 202134:36
73. Walking the Camino de Santiago With Tom Cartwright, Founder of Camino Gin & Camino Frances Pilgrim.
Jan 10, 202101:01:31
72. Walking The Camino de Santiago; 14 Year Old, Annika Maximov Gives Pilgrim Parents a Teenager's Perspective...
Dec 20, 202056:21
71. The Free Camino de Santiago App/Guidebook; Deepening Personal Faith on the Camino; What happens When You're Overpack - with American Pilgrim, Joseph Cronin.
Dec 14, 202001:09:10
70. Italian Army Hiking Secrets; Surprising Items You Might Need; Reasons to Consider the Camino Portuguese; Walking the Camino de Santiago with Italian Pilgrim, Valentina Belli.
Dec 07, 202046:05
69. Walking the Camino de Santiago Alone vs Accompanied; Rookie Mistakes NOT to Make; How to Discover The Camino's REAL Magic... With American Pilgrim, Miguel Garcia ...
Nov 29, 202057:56
68. Unusual Foot Care Routines; How To Deal Psychologically With Walking So Far; Walking the Camino de Santiago With a Next Of Kin; With Canadian Pilgrim, Arlene Lasky.

68. Unusual Foot Care Routines; How To Deal Psychologically With Walking So Far; Walking the Camino de Santiago With a Next Of Kin; With Canadian Pilgrim, Arlene Lasky.

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese. ¡Ultreya!

Arlene, very kindly wrote up the following notes as a follow up to our conversation - thanks Arlene!


My socks: 'feetures' brand

http://feetures.com/

https://feetures.ca/

Ultreia song sung by nuns at Santa Maria Albergue, Carrion de los Condes https://youtu.be/R07pqha8sZ4

Albergues mentioned:

Check In Rioja - Logrono (where the hospitalero found us space)

A Santiago - Belorado (pool, albergue and private rooms where we spent 2 nights)

La Morena - Ledigos

Casa de Jesus - Villar de Mazarife

Internet resources -

The forum at https://www.caminodesantiago.me/

www.booking.com

Canadian Company of Pilgrims - https://www.santiago.ca/

Arlene's Camino blog from 2018 - https://arlenetoys.wixsite.com/mycamino

Arlene's Master Key Experience blog (with info about Hero's Journey as it relates to the Camino) - https://arlenelaskey.me/

Nov 22, 202056:12
67. Walking the Camino de Santiago During the Covid-19 Pandemic - 15 Time Pilgrim Max Maximov Tells You What to Expect...

67. Walking the Camino de Santiago During the Covid-19 Pandemic - 15 Time Pilgrim Max Maximov Tells You What to Expect...

You can check out Max's Camino de Santiago calendar here: www.caminographer.com

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese.

Nov 15, 202001:31:34
66. A Year Round Packing Strategy; Walking the Camino de Santiago With Kids; What NOT to do When Preparing - With British Pilgrim, Stu Hagan...
Nov 08, 202001:16:39
65. Backpack Organisation; Stories of Camino Kindness; the Importance of Going Slow; With Camino de Santiago Blogger and Podcaster, David Smith...
Nov 01, 202053:52
64. Lessons from Walking the Camino de Santiago To Help Us Endure Winter Lockdown; With Camino Blogger & 5 Time Pilgrim, John McSweeney...

64. Lessons from Walking the Camino de Santiago To Help Us Endure Winter Lockdown; With Camino Blogger & 5 Time Pilgrim, John McSweeney...

Find John's Camino blog right here: www.alifeontheway.com

This episode is hosted, as always by Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

To read Brad's book, click humorous travelogue: The Only Way Is West.

Oct 25, 202001:07:00
63. Simple Changes To Make To Your Daily Life to Get Ready To Walk the Camino de Santiago; With Umberto de Venosa, Founder & CEO Of Follow The Camino...
Oct 18, 202048:31
62. How To Remove EVERYTHING That's Stopping You From Walking The Camino de Santiago: With Austrian Singer/Songwriter, Mario Andric...
Oct 11, 202049:25
61. When the Camino de Santiago Going Gets Tough, American Pilgrim, Maryjo Jerro, Has Some Great Advice To Get You Through...
Oct 04, 202056:48
60. Sleeping Bags! Make Sure Yours Has One VERY IMPORTANT Feature; With Camino Frances Pilgrim, Linda Yeomans...
Sep 27, 202050:58
59. Become a Warrior Walking the Way to Santiago; With Priest and Ex US Army Officer, Steve Rindahl...

59. Become a Warrior Walking the Way to Santiago; With Priest and Ex US Army Officer, Steve Rindahl...

In this episode, Steve Rindalh from Warriors On the Way talks about leading pilgrimages to Santiago to help heal ex US Servicemen and Servicewomen from PTSD & Moral Injury. 

He also reveals the daily routine that allows him to carry only 6kg on his back, the little trick he uses to maximise the psychological impact of leaving behind a past burden on the Camino de Santiago and the city break you should schedule to replenish supplies and re-energise after days in the Camino's mountainous wilderness.

Links to all the places, products and services Steve mentions can be found by clicking below: 

https://www.bradleychermside.com/post/59-become-a-warrior-walking-the-way-to-santiago-with-priest-and-ex-us-army-officer-steve-rindahl

This episode is hosted, as always by Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

To find out more about Brad's book, click here: The Only Way Is West.

Sep 20, 202001:10:07
58. Why You SHOULDN'T Start Your Camino On This Day.... Michelle Lessard from Camino Concierge Tells You The Intriguing Reason Why...

58. Why You SHOULDN'T Start Your Camino On This Day.... Michelle Lessard from Camino Concierge Tells You The Intriguing Reason Why...

Contact Michelle Lessard at: www.caminoconcierge.com

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese. ¡Ultreya!

Sep 13, 202001:02:45
57. How To Use a Camino de Santiago Guidebook Without Carrying It With You; Mariella Guillén Shares This Trick, Some Delicious Local Delicacies, The Eateries Where You'll Find Them & Much More...
Sep 05, 202059:31
56. Mickael Verbeke Has Walked Seven Different Camino de Santiago & Pilgrimage Routes... Some Expert Help This Week!
Aug 30, 202045:27
55. How To Become a Hospitalero(a) On the Camino de Santiago; With Rebecca Weston

55. How To Become a Hospitalero(a) On the Camino de Santiago; With Rebecca Weston

Some helpful links Rebecca Weston has kindly shared: 


Fave Camino blog: http://moratinoslife.blogspot.com/ 

Camino internet resource: https://godesalco.com/plan 

Restaurant: Cafe Bar Restaurante Xanti  

https://www.expressbourricot.com/ 

https://www.rome2rio.com/ 

Rebecca Weston's blog: https://renaissancerebecca.com/posts-from-the-camino/ 

Albergue with Amazing Hospitalero: Municipal Villalcazar de Sirga

Plaza del Peregrino, s/n, 34449 Villalcázar de Sirga, Palencia, Spain

Just 5 km before Carrion de los Condes.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West. Bradley has walked the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese. ¡Ultreya!


Aug 23, 202046:18
54. Walking the Camino de Santiago During Covid-19 - Elena Semkina Shares Her Experience...
Aug 16, 202052:29
53. A Little Known, Must-see Detour Walking the Camino de Santiago; With David Sheehan...
Aug 09, 202045:39
52. Camino de Santiago: The French Way, Portuguese or Northern Route; Bob Scheidt Can Help You Decide...
Jul 31, 202001:09:09
51. THE ONE item You Need To Pack EVERY Camino, ANYTIME Of the Year; Leigh Brennan Is a Yogi On the Camino de Santiago...

51. THE ONE item You Need To Pack EVERY Camino, ANYTIME Of the Year; Leigh Brennan Is a Yogi On the Camino de Santiago...

Here's where you can find Leigh Brennan's company, Sacred Compass Journeys and her Camino Cafe on Zoom online...

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese.

Ultreya!

Jul 23, 202054:58
50. How Walking the Camino de Santiago Can Help Your Mental Health; an Interview With a Very Brave Pilgrim, Blake Farha...
Jul 16, 202055:41
49. 3 Items You DON'T Need To Walk the Camino de Santiago; Zehra Rizvi Walked the Camino Frances Her Way...
Jul 09, 202055:34
48. How To Get a Massage Everyday Walking the Camino de Santiago; Pilgrim Chris Corbett AKA "The Lollipop Man" Has the Answer...

48. How To Get a Massage Everyday Walking the Camino de Santiago; Pilgrim Chris Corbett AKA "The Lollipop Man" Has the Answer...

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese.

Buen Camino everybody! Stay well:)

Opening music and closing music: Searcher - written and sung by Bradley Chermside.

Jul 02, 202043:11
47. How to Save Your Knees Walking the Camino de Santiago With Elena Marsh...

47. How to Save Your Knees Walking the Camino de Santiago With Elena Marsh...

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese.

Buen Camino everybody! Stay well:)


Opening music and closing music: Searcher - written by Bradley Chermside and dedicated in this episode to Martin Jamison.



Jun 26, 202001:04:18
46. Only Got Two Weeks to Walk the Camino? Caitlin Clendenin Has the Perfect Pilgrimage Trail For You...

46. Only Got Two Weeks to Walk the Camino? Caitlin Clendenin Has the Perfect Pilgrimage Trail For You...

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese.

Buen Camino everybody! Stay well:)

Jun 19, 202053:50
45. The Magic Mix to Feel Like You're Walking the Camino On Air; Pilgrim Aidan Boyle From Ireland is This Week's Special Guest...
Jun 11, 202044:37
44. Leslie Ferris Yerger Raised $110,000 Walking the Camino; Her Story Is One of Inspiration, Bravery and Personal Mission.

44. Leslie Ferris Yerger Raised $110,000 Walking the Camino; Her Story Is One of Inspiration, Bravery and Personal Mission.

Leslie Ferris Yerger bravely walked the Camino Frances alone after a devastating diagnosis. In this interview she talks about her inspirational journey on the Camino de Santiago...

You can buy Leslie's Camino book, Probably Benign here: https://www.probablybenign.com

Click the link below to find out more about her mission to make a positive impact in advancing the next major breakthrough in breast cancer screening, so more women with breast cancer can become survivors. 

https://walkthewaywithher.com

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese.

Buen Camino everybody! Stay well:)


Jun 05, 202053:49
43. A Cure For the Modern Camino de Santiago Pilgrim's Biggest Problem; Texan Peregrino Andrew Baker Can Help You Out...
May 28, 202054:37
42. How To Walk Your Inner Camino with Bestselling Camino de Santiago Author, Pilgrim & Hospitalera, Karin Kiser.

42. How To Walk Your Inner Camino with Bestselling Camino de Santiago Author, Pilgrim & Hospitalera, Karin Kiser.

You can find out more about Karin Kiser and buy her books at her website: http://karinkiser.com/books/

Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, The Only Way Is West.

Bradley has walked the Camino Frances and the Camino Portuguese.

Buen Camino everybody and please stay healthy!!



May 21, 202046:50
41. Where To Stay To Have Your Best Night On the Camino & The Backpack You Need For Easy Access to Everything; American Pilgrim Victoria Sanderson Reveals All...
May 14, 202042:11
40. Practices To Balance Mind, Body, Spirit and Soul Walking the Camino de Santiago; 14 Time Pilgrim, Camino Coach, Max Maximov Is This Week's Guest...
May 08, 202001:09:00
39. Backpack Organisation, Mental Preparation and Finding Your "Why" on the Camino de Santiago With Jason Searl, Two Time American Pilgrim.
May 01, 202001:14:56
38. The One Big Thing You Can Do To Stay Fit & Prevent Injuries Walking the Camino de Santiago; Camino Podcaster, Jose Maria Ardanaz Tells You This & Much More...
Apr 24, 202050:23