Camino de Santiago Pilgrims' Podcast

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 monthly 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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20 episodes
Updated July 29

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July 29 · 1 hr 6 min
102. Pilgrim Mistakes; Simple Camino Training Hacks; Keeping belongings safe - Rocco Rossi.
To find out more about Rocco Rossi, please go to his website: www.roccorossi.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 Portugués, Camino Inglés and the Camino del Invierno. 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
June 12 · 1 hr 10 min
101. Simple & beneficial breath work for a transformative Camino; Walking with intention & openness.
Conscious Connected Breathwork with Charles De Vries You can connect with Charles at the link Below: https://camino-retreat.lovable.app Or, on Instagram - @caminocharly. The breathing technique mentioned by Charles is, Kapalabhati, a powerful breathing technique for energy and vitality. 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 Portugués, Camino Inglés and the Camino del Invierno. 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
May 9 · 1 hr 13 min
100. Combining Caminos - Camino Portuguese Coastal, Central & Camino Frances- w/The Shell Toucher.
To connect with The Shell Toucher, go to www.shelltoucher.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
April 4 · 41 min
99. Walking In a Winter Way Wonderland
Welcome to El Camino de Santiago Pilgrims Podcast episode 99 where your host, Brad tells you all about The Winter Way, the Camino del Invierno that he and Rachel finished walking last week. He’ll fill you all in on… Lessons learned along the way that are applicable for any Camino, not just The Winter Way. He’ll talk about a negative experience at an albergue that came recommended in John Brierley’s guide. The item he ditched this time that’s been with him on every camino up to now but won’t be any longer! He’ll drop a hack that could save you time and money on getting your baggage home too. It was an idea he had while walking and it ended up saving a lot of time and hassle, as well as money. The places on The Winter Way he’d recommend to sleep, eat and visit as well as in Santiago de Compostela itself. Exactly why the Camino Invierno is now up there as one of his favourite Caminos, if not favourite of all time. He’ll share a few enchanting stories from his latest camino that demonstrate how that famous Camino spirit is still very much alive and kicking Lastly, he’ll mention a few caveats about The Winter Way and what you really should know about it before you book your tickets.
February 23 · 52 min
98. Sacred Practices; First Day Nerves; the Art of Not Quitting; Author Arlene Laskey.
Connect with Arlene right here: www.arlene-laskey.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, the Camino Portuguese the Camino Inglés and the way to Finisterre. 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 For products and recommendations mentioned in this episode, please visit our Facebook Page: ⁠Camino de Santiago Pilgrims Podcast
February 14 · 21 min
97. 7 (more!) Camino de Santiago Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To
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: ⁠⁠mybook.to/amazonbestseller⁠⁠ You can also buy Brad a coffee at the link below - he LOVES coffee! :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pilgrimspodcast⁠⁠
February 7 · 48 min
96. Bedbugs Tales (&How to Spot Them); Spanish Hospitality ; Travel Writer Catherine Driver.
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: ⁠mybook.to/amazonbestseller⁠ You can also buy Brad a coffee at the link below - he LOVES coffee! :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pilgrimspodcast⁠⁠
January 31 · 48 min
95. Must NOT Drink Water; Lodgings Savings; Uphill Hacks; Quieter Caminos; Nick McCullock.
Your host Bradley Chermside, is author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, ⁠⁠⁠The Only Way Is West⁠⁠⁠. Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, the Camino Portuguese the Camino Inglés and the way to Finisterre. 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: mybook.to/amazonbestseller You can also buy Brad a coffee at the link below - he LOVES coffee! :) ⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pilgrimspodcast⁠ Links to topics discussed in the episode: Camino Dragonte Ultra Light Packing Video Camino Labaniego Camino Gran Canaria
January 25 · 1 hr 5 min
94. Bathroom Nightmares; Bad Weather; Camino Highlights & Lowlights; Dan Jarvis - the Ultimate Hacks & Tips Guy
Your host Bradley Chermside, is author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, ⁠⁠⁠The Only Way Is West⁠⁠⁠. Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, the Camino Portuguese the Camino Inglés and the way to Finisterre. 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 Links to topics discussed in the conversation with Dan YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Caminohacks Instagram instagram.com/caminohacksandtips Newsletter caminohacks.substack.com Bodenaya https://www.gronze.com/asturias/bodenaya/albergue-peregrinos-bodenaya Casa Pascual https://www.gronze.com/asturias/espin/albergue-peregrinos-casa-pascual-n8 Camino Forum caminodesantiago.me
January 17 · 56 min
93. From Burned-Out Banker to Adventurer; a Life-Changing Camino On the French Way with Pauline Wald
To find out more about Pauline, please visit her website Your host Bradley Chermside, is author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, ⁠⁠⁠The Only Way Is West⁠⁠⁠. Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, the Camino Portuguese the Camino Inglés and the way to Finisterre. 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 Links/info to topics discussed in the conversation with Pauline: Favourite Albergue in France : La petite lumière, Moissac Favourite albergue in Spain : Albergue Verde, Hospital de Orbigo : https://albergueverde.org/ Favourite bar : La Casa de Los Dioses, near Astorga YouTube account I recommend : Sylvie, Radiocamino https://www.youtube.com/@RadioCamino
January 8 · 18 min
92. To Finisterre, or not To Finisterre! A Whistle-Stop Tour of the Way to the End of the World
In this episode, your host, Bradley Chermside helps you answer the question that all pilgrims ask themselves - To Finisterre or Not to Finisterre! Bradley Chermside, is author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, ⁠⁠⁠The Only Way Is West⁠⁠⁠. Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, the Camino Portuguese the Camino Inglés and the way to Finisterre. 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 For products and recommendations mentioned in this episode, please visit our Facebook Page: ⁠Camino de Santiago Pilgrims Podcast
January 7 · 56 min
91. The French Way - Hidden Gems; Must Stay Accommodation; Meseta Magic - With American Pilgrim Rick Prator
Your host is Bradley Chermside, author of international bestselling Camino de Santiago memoir, ⁠⁠The Only Way Is West⁠⁠. Bradley has walked the Camino Frances, the Camino Portuguese the Camino Inglés and the way to Finisterre. 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 For products and recommendations mentioned in this episode, please visit our Facebook Page: Camino de Santiago Pilgrims Podcast
Jun 1, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
90. Tonnes of Camino de Santiago Tips You've Never Heard Before From The Shell Toucher...
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
May 3, 2025 · 54 min
89. Need inspiration to Walk the Camino? Not anymore! Lindsey Bell is bursting with it!
To find out more about Lindsey Bell, go to Linziwalks.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
Apr 25, 2025 · 59 min
88. The Camino Portuguese with Award Winning Author & Pilgrim J F Penn.
Remember to check out our special guest JF Penn's Books & Travel podcast as well as her memoir, Pilgrimage: Lessons learned from solo walking three ancient ways. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, Camino Inglés and the Camino Fisterra. Bradley's Camino de Santiago book, The Only Way Is West, is a multiple time international bestseller in the Humorous Essays, Action and Adventure Biographies and Travel Writing categories in the USA, 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
Aug 3, 2024 · 52 min
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 :)
Jan 23, 2022 · 52 min
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 9, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
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
Dec 12, 2021 · 1 hr
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
Nov 14, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
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