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Some years it’s five years away. Some years eleven. In 2027, the Puerta Santa (Holy Door) opens. Walk the Camino!

Holy Year on the Camino de Santiago — Año Santo Compostelano — is one of the most extraordinary events in Christian pilgrimage. It occurs only when July 25th, the Feast of St James, falls on a S...


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Inside the walls of Italy’s most underrated Tuscan gem: a city frozen in Renaissance splendor.

There is a particular kind of joy reserved for cities that haven’t tried too hard to impress you. Lucca — tucked inside a ring of Renaissance walls in the heart of Tuscany — is exactly that kind of place. While Florence and Pisa draw the crowds, Lucca exhal...


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Fourteen towers, a UNESCO skyline unchanged in 700 years, and the world’s most-awarded artisan gelato. Here’s everything you need to know before you arrive.

San Gimignano is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Small enough to walk end-to-end in 20 minutes, rich enough to keep you busy for two days. The kind of place that stays ...


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You’ve been walking for weeks. Your legs feel strong. Your boots are broken in. You’ve done your research.

Then, somewhere around Pamplona or the meseta, your lower back seizes up, your hips ache with every step, and your knees start sending distress signals you can’t ignore.

Welcome to T-Rex Syndrome — and you’re not alone.

What Is T-Rex Syndrome?

T-Rex ...


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If you’re researching the Camino de Santiago, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is:

“How much does a Camino tour cost?”

The answer depends entirely on how you want to...


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