Solo Camino Q&A | Costs, Packing Tips & What I’d Do Differently

Solo Camino Q&A | Costs, Packing Tips & What I’d Do Differently

After walking the last 100km of the Portuguese Coastal Route on the Camino de Santiago, I’ve gotten so many thoughtful questions from you – about planning, solo travel, logistics, and everything in between. So in this video, I’m sitting down to answer them all and share the honest lessons, practical tips, and things I wish I’d known before walking.

If you’re planning your own Camino (or just curious what it’s really like), this video is packed with helpful insights – from budgeting and packing, to accommodation, navigation, and solo travel as a woman.

📌 In this video:
• How I planned my Camino
• What I’d do differently next time
• Booking accommodation as a solo female traveller
• Wifi, navigation, and hiking pole advice
• What I packed (and what I’d change!)
• Total costs + daily spend breakdown
• Stats from my walk: distance, steps, and days on the trail

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Quickfire questions
4:15 Cost breakdown
6:39 Navigation
9:11 Planning & Accommodation
10:41 WiFi
11:31 Hiking Poles
12:46 Do differently next time
13:53 Final Thoughts

📍 Route: Portuguese Coastal Route (Final 100km)

🎒 Planning your Camino?
Don’t miss my Solo Packing Guide:
👉 https://youtu.be/Y-yXYYnOiZA

🎥 Watch the full Camino vlog series:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/G7Ach98com4
Part 2: https://youtu.be/d9qua84nSX0

💬 Have more questions?
Drop them in the comments below – I read and reply to them all!
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