I walked the Camino Francés from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain in Spring 2024.
It was a solo journey, and an epic one in many ways. The experience resulted in me writing a book called Solo Camino: An Empowering Guide for Women.
My hope is that my book, plus the resources and photos on this page, will serve as inspiration for those dreaming of solo walking adventures.
Camino
Are you dreaming of going on a walking adventure, like the Camino de Santiago in Spain? And do you want to do it alone?
Solo Camino: An Empowering Guide for Women is designed to help you prepare emotionally and physically for your big trip. From overcoming the fears that might be holding you back, to readying your body and packing your bag, this transformative guide will inspire curiosity, confidence, and courage.
Author Renée Hartleib has first-person experience as a Camino pilgrim and offers rich, insightful stories that bring the path to life. Solo Camino demystifies the journey, providing advice and tips to support you in creating a successful Camino that is truly your own.
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RESOURCES
Camino Packing List
In a handy PDF that you can print and refer to, here is my complete packing list for my spring-time Camino Frances.
Technology
Here is a list of the apps I used while walking and what I used them for. Also my eSIM recommendation.
Language Support
Read about how I learned some Camino-specific Spanish words and phrases and how you can too!