Lucky you…you’re all packed and ready for an adventure!
But this is a different kind of trip.
The Camino de Santiago is a journey that changes you.
Today, Angie Orth is back with actor, director and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy.
In the previous episode, he shares his experiences walking the Camino de Santiago with his son, the he explores in his book Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain.
In this episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know before you start your own pilgrimage on this famous trail through Spain. He shares his tips for packing,
What You’ll Learn:
- His number one tip for walking the trail (0:33)
- Why you should take a minimalist approach to packing (0:53)
- Staying comfortable when you’re spending so much time on your feet (1:50)
- McCarthy’s thoughts on technology along the trail (2:16)
- What to let go of mentally before you go (3:37)
Resources:
AAA Interview: https://www.ace.aaa.com/publications/travel/international-destinations/andrew-mccarthy-spain.html?zip=90266
Connect with Andrew McCarthy:
Website: https://andrewmccarthy.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewtmccarthy
X: https://twitter.com/andrewtmccarthy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewTMcCarthy
Connect with AAA:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprises
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