A Survival Guide to the Camino de Santiago in Galicia

A Survival Guide to the Camino de Santiago in Galicia
Author: Jeffery Barrera
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2014-12-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781502356192

Revised and Updated for 2016! This guidebook covers the last 151 kilometres (roughly 100 miles) to Santiago on the French route. Or in other words, it covers the section of the Camino in Galicia, starting on the border with Castile and ending in Santiago de Compostela. The guidebook is organised in eight chapters that correspond to the commonly suggested daily stages to be covered on foot. There is also a final chapter for the city of Santiago de Compostela, a general introductory chapter and an annex on general Spanish culture. This updated edition also includes a NEW chapter for the alternative stage to Sarria through Samos. Each chapter describes a departure town and a town of arrival, the distance to be covered on each stage and information about the villages, hamlets and other points of interest you will walk by. Each chapter also has a series of miscellaneous information snippets that can be historical, religious, artistic, or anything else related to Spanish and Galician culture and/or customs. This is a guidebook that will help you understand and appreciate Spanish idiosyncrasy, usually the most intriguing, and at times frustrating, part of a trip for travellers. This is also a guidebook that provides insider insight and information about the Camino; information on where you are walking, why you are looking at things, what you are eating and how to make the most of your experience; all that stuff that is not readily available to travellers from abroad. In a nutshell, this is a guidebook written by a Spanish pilgrim for pilgrims from abroad.

A Survival Guide to the Portuguese Camino in Galicia

A Survival Guide to the Portuguese Camino in Galicia
Author: Jeffery Barrera
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2018-01-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781983736780

Revised and updated for 2018. The only Camino guidebook written by a person who works as a guide on the Camino and who gets to walk regularly to Santiago de Compostela. A Survival Guide to the Portuguese Camino in Galicia will not only provide you with simple, concise and to-the-point information about the route you are following, but will also help you understand and appreciate Spanish idiosyncrasy, which is usually the most intriguing, and at times frustrating, part of a trip for travellers. This is also a guidebook that provides insider insight and information about the Camino; information on where you are walking, why you are looking at things and how to make the most of your experience; all that stuff that is not readily available to travellers from abroad. In a nutshell, this is a guidebook written by a Spanish pilgrim for pilgrims from abroad. Please note that this guidebook only covers the last section of the Portuguese Camino, the part that crosses Galicia in Spain. It does NOT cover any of the stages in Portugal.

Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino Frances

Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino Frances
Author: John Brierley
Publisher: Findhorn Press
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2003
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

The route of St Jean Pied de Port in the foothills of the French Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela represents one of the most popular Christian pilgrimages in the world. Walked by millions over the millennia it represents a force for spiritual transformation. This title offers a guide to the pilgrimage, including a fold out map and route planner, 33 daily stage maps with contour guides, 10 town maps including Santiago, a Sun Compass, to orientate your direction and information on all pilgrim hostels along the way together with details of alternative accommodation.

The Camino de Santiago Survival Guide

The Camino de Santiago Survival Guide
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023
Genre: Camino de Santiago (Spain)
ISBN:

Are you thinking about walking the Camino de Santiago? We've got you covered. The Camino de Santiago Survival Guide is the one-stop guide that all modern Pilgrims need. This book details how to prepare for and walk the Camino to ensure you get the most from your travel experience. It includes itineraries, packing lists and top tips.

Monte Rosa

Monte Rosa
Author: Jaroslaw Martyniuk
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2017-12-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1543439063

A sweeping panorama of the author’s life from the outbreak of WWII to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. The narrative begins in Ukraine and ends in Paris where he coordinated the work of fty undercover interviewers engaged in unorthodox research with Soviet visitors in Western Europe, a chapter of Cold War history never revealed in such remarkable detail. The story includes the author’s narrow escape from Communism, an account of his extended family’s ordeal in the Soviet Gulag, life in post-war Bavaria, thirty years in Chicago and culminates with twelve years in France where he worked for the International Energy Agency and Radio Liberty.

The Rough Guide to Spain

The Rough Guide to Spain
Author:
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1285
Release: 2012-05-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1409359018

The new full-colour Rough Guide to Spain is the ultimate guide to one of Europe's most vibrant and exciting countries. Expert authors lift the lid on the famous cities, buildings, sights and natural attractions, from the dazzling Gaudí buildings in Barcelona to the dramatic mountains of the Pyrenees. Whether you're looking for a boutique hotel in Madrid, a hidden corner in Moorish Andalucia, a hip beach resort on the costas or the latest fashionable restaurant to emerge from the Basque country, you'll find it in the Rough Guide. Each region is brought to life with inspiring photography and clear, colourful maps, while honest, up-to-date reviews search out the best places to eat, sleep and drink in every price range. Budget travellers, city-break weekenders, hikers and drivers will all find something to inspire them in this definitive guide.

The Camino Del Norte and Camino Primitivo

The Camino Del Norte and Camino Primitivo
Author: Dave Whitson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-05-15
Genre: Camino de Santiago de Compostela
ISBN: 9781786310149

Guidebook to the Camino del Norte (Northern Caminos) pilgrim route through northern Spain to the sacred city of Santiago de Compostela. Includes stage-by-stage descriptions to the Camino del Norte (800km), Camino Primitivo, Camino Ingles (116km route) and the Camino de Finisterre, and provides advice, information on pilgrim hostels and more.

Tourism and Dictatorship

Tourism and Dictatorship
Author: S. Pack
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2006-10-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 0230601162

Following WWII, the authoritarian and morally austere dictatorship of General Francisco Franco's Spain became the playground for millions of carefree tourists from Europe's prosperous democracies. This book chronicles how this helped to strengthen Franco's regime and economic and political standing.

The Way of St Francis

The Way of St Francis
Author: The Reverend Sandy Brown
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2015-09-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1783622458

This guidebook describes the Way of St Francis a 550km month-long pilgrimage trail from Florence through Assisi to Rome. Split into 28 day stages, the walk begins in Florence and finishes in the Vatican City. Stages range from 8km to 30km with plenty to see, including ancient ruins, picturesque towns, national treasures, and stunning churches. This comprehensive guidebook fits in a jacket pocket or rucksack, and contains information on everything from accommodation and transport in Italy, to securing your credential (pilgrim identity card), budgeting, what to take, and where to do laundry. Stories of Francis of Assisi's life are also included. Although the route includes climbs and descents of up to 1200m, no special equipment is required - although your hiking boots and socks definitely need to get along. Following the steps of heroes, conquerors and saints on this pilgrim trail is manageable all year round, but is best done from April to June and mid-August to October. Route maps are given for every stage, and basic Italian phrases are included in the guidebook.