Standing on the main square of Santiago de Compostela, I share the joy of pilgrims who've completed the Camino de Santiago (or "Way of St. James"). With sunburned faces and frayed walking sticks, they ...

The facade of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, bathed in late-afternoon light. The Camino ends at this cathedral, which holds the tomb of St. James. CAMERON HEWITT, RICK STEVES' EUROPE ...

I'm writing this today in Santiago de Compostela, in the northwest corner of Spain. I have a three-part agenda: see pilgrims reach their goal in front of the cathedral, explore the market, and buy ...

Whenever I’m in Santiago de Compostela, in the northwest corner of Spain, I have a three-part agenda: See pilgrims reach their goal in front of the cathedral, explore the market, and buy some ...

I’m tucked away in Santiago de Compostela, in the northwest corner of Spain. I have a three-part agenda: see pilgrims reach their goal in front of the cathedral, explore the market and buy some ...

Traveling as a pilgrim is a powerful way to experience your trip with a strong sense of purpose: to go beyond tourism and connect more deeply with a place, a culture, or a faith. Travelers considering ...

Whenever I’m in Santiago de Compostela, in the northwest corner of Spain, I have a three-part agenda: See pilgrims reach their goal in front of the cathedral, explore the market, and buy some ...

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