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Foreigners on the Camino

15-11-2018

The Confraternity of Saint James: the home of the pilgrim in London

The United Kingdom is one of the countries with more presence along the Way of St James.  A great part of this success is due to the London founded association The Confraternity of Saint James that has been helping pilgrims before, after and during their Way since 1983.

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The Confraternity of Saint James: the home of the pilgrim in London

Foreigners on the Camino

30-08-2018

The experience of US pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago

In 2017, pilgrims from the US were the fourth biggest nationality group, with a total of 17,552 pilgrims from that country taking the Camino de Santiago. Today, on our blog we’re going to share with you the stories of five pilgrims from the USA that have completed the Camino this year.

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The experience of US pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago

Foreigners on the Camino

07-03-2018

Following the footprints of the Camino in Germany

Correos participates from 7 to 11 March at the ITB in Belin, the most important tourism fair in the world. We took advantage of our stay there to analyse the importance of the Camino de Santiago in Germany, the second foreign country with the most pilgrims each year, and from which 50 Jacobean Routes depart. 

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Following the footprints of the Camino in Germany

Foreigners on the Camino

24-04-2017

Foreigners on the Camino: Predominant countries and languages

Every year more than 150,000 people come to the Camino from other countries. Today we'll discuss the languages and countries most represented on the Camino de Santiago.

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Foreigners on the Camino: Predominant countries and languages

Foreigners on the Camino

17-04-2017

Typical dishes that you should try on the Camino de Santiago

Spain is famous for its wide and rich gastronomy. If you come from afar to travel the Camino, we'll provide you with the obligatory tasting dishes.

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Typical dishes that you should try on the Camino de Santiago

Foreigners on the Camino

03-04-2017

Technology on the Camino

Electronic devices can be very useful, especially when you're coming from another country. We'll be providing you with tricks to make the most of them in Spain...but only if you want to use them.

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Technology on the Camino

Foreigners on the Camino

27-03-2017

Living schedules in Spain

In Spain, schedules are slightly behind if compared with most countries around the world and this changes our traditions somewhat. If you are a foreigner and come to the Camino, don't worry, you'll adapt. 

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Living schedules in Spain

Foreigners on the Camino

20-03-2017

What to do with your luggage when arriving at the St. James's Way

When you arrive from far away to do the Camino, it is very common to stay on in and visit Spain for a several days more. If you wish to take luggage with you after completing the Way, here are some helpful tips so that you don't have to cart it around with you.

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What to do with your luggage when arriving at the St. James's Way