El 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 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!
- 41 minutes 50 seconds99. 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.
4 April 2026, 10:20 pm - 52 minutes 5 seconds98. 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
23 February 2026, 6:01 pm - 21 minutes 28 seconds97. 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
14 February 2026, 7:14 pm - 48 minutes 44 seconds96. 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
7 February 2026, 11:00 pm - 48 minutes 46 seconds95. 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:
31 January 2026, 11:00 pm - 1 hour 5 minutes94. 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
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
25 January 2026, 12:00 am - 56 minutes 13 seconds93. 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
17 January 2026, 11:00 pm - 18 minutes 53 seconds92. 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
8 January 2026, 7:38 pm - 56 minutes 55 seconds91. 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
7 January 2026, 6:00 pm - 1 hour 4 minutes90. 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
1 June 2025, 3:16 pm - 54 minutes 14 seconds89. 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
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