What I Wish I Knew Before Walking The Camino de Santiago - Untold Truths

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  • @Salouaibaline
    @Salouaibaline  4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for watching, MAKE SURE TO WATCH PART 1 to 3 and why i quit the Camino ➡ua-cam.com/video/ShGvYd2uI7Y/v-deo.htmlsi=QtFXjYaBmjuhGFC1

  • @yournextjourney3786
    @yournextjourney3786 2 місяці тому +6

    I have walked the Camino Francés twice, and I’ve never witnessed the behavior you describe. Yes, there are times when the trail is crowded, but most pilgrims manage to find a bed. Embracing a positive attitude and overcoming daily challenges are essential parts of the pilgrimage experience. The Camino isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. I truly hope you discover your own perfect journey. God bless!

    • @yournextjourney3786
      @yournextjourney3786 2 місяці тому +2

      You walked from Pamplona to Burgos and wore out your shoes? That's 200 kilometers. 😳🤔

    • @yournextjourney3786
      @yournextjourney3786 2 місяці тому +1

      And, did 30+ Kilometers a day. That means you walked less than ten days.

    • @BrittBratBurt
      @BrittBratBurt 2 місяці тому +2

      I don’t know when you last walked, but I just finished a walk and she’s not exaggerating at all. I went in thinking I could book day of as I arrive and found out quickly I was having to book at least 3 days ahead to make sure I could get a room. It’s gotten super crowded, there was never a moment where we were alone, even in the afternoon. It didn’t bother us, but I can see why it could be overwhelming for others.

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  2 місяці тому

      @@yournextjourney3786 ua-cam.com/video/ShGvYd2uI7Y/v-deo.htmlsi=7wJ6l843ddgqEUbZ

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  2 місяці тому

      @@yournextjourney3786 ua-cam.com/video/ShGvYd2uI7Y/v-deo.htmlsi=7wJ6l843ddgqEUbZ

  • @dttaylor011
    @dttaylor011 23 дні тому +1

    Interesting comments. I have walked the Camino Frances this year (2024) and had no problems finding accommodation. Nothing pre-booked. I simply picked a place to stop walking for the day that had an albergue which sounded as if it fitted my requirements, knocked on the door and asked if they had a bed. 20 times out of 24 they did. The longest "extra" distance I had to walk was 3k, the least 5m (across the road). It was certainly not crowded, it was busy on some short sections, but that was fun to observe.

  • @emilymytan
    @emilymytan 18 днів тому +1

    Hey Saloua, that was a great video! Thank you for your frank sharing and honesty, and you're so diplomatic in the way you portrayed some of the drawbacks. It's wonderful people share different stories. Needless to say (yes I still say it lol), Camino, as in life, has its goods and bads. I walked the Camino in September and I totally get and empathize with what you went through, even though my experience is different and unique in its own ways.

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  4 дні тому

      Thank you for your comment and accepting that we all have different Camino. Cheers

  • @gloriasantana4253
    @gloriasantana4253 6 місяців тому +5

    Saloua, what an eye-opening video. Thank you for your honesty and not sugar-coating your experience. I think it’s good to get all perspectives because everyone’s experience is different. It’s so easy to blame the victim because that was not your experience. Keep up the great videos.

  • @christinescharf1967
    @christinescharf1967 Місяць тому +2

    I’m so sorry this was your experience. I walked from SJPP to Puente de la Reina this year and had to stop due to an infection and hospitalization. I enjoyed the success I had but have yet to decide whether to try and finish or not again. 😊

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  Місяць тому

      @@christinescharf1967 I’m sorry you went through that 😕

  • @swatigee
    @swatigee 21 день тому +1

    Great video about realities of the Camino. Which exact month/year did you do the Camino?

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  18 днів тому +1

      @@swatigee thank you for watching. I walked on the Camino Français in May last year :)

  • @laurilenhardt2188
    @laurilenhardt2188 5 місяців тому +3

    May I ask what was the date you began walking that it was so crazy crowded?

  • @biking-viking-claus-andersen
    @biking-viking-claus-andersen 5 місяців тому +2

    In terms of being crowded, it is only the Camino Frances that is overcrowded. I walked Camino Portuguese, which is the second most popular and I met maybe 20-30 people per day doing the same thing. Never had any issues with accommodation either, even if I start and finish the day very late.

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  5 місяців тому

      Thank you, If I do it again, Camino portugues will be my first choice

  • @softwelveone
    @softwelveone 6 місяців тому +2

    thank you for your honest review Saloua! I friend of mine did the Camino in 2013 *and raved about it* and it got me thinking about one day doing the Camino as well... I've been watching videos about the Camino and gathering the information to see if it's worth it or not... I didn't experience racism in Spain when I was there but I did experience racism in Wales U.K. so I can definitely relate...

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching and Im glad you can relate. I think the Camino is a great experience and i still recommend to do it. we all have different journey so its worth trying 💕

  • @rickmunoz3734
    @rickmunoz3734 5 місяців тому +5

    Racism will be experienced everywhere. I being a Latino man, I have experienced it in every country I've ever visited. Even in my ancestorial country of Mexico. You have to do two things when that happens. Call the offender on their bull shit and let it go. Don't let them get away with it (perhaps they will learn and grow) and don't let it drag you down. I want to go on a Camino soon. I have heard differing opinions on how Spanish people can look down on other Non-Spanish (Spanish speaking people) and I have heard the exact opposite. Guess I'll just have to find out for myself. Fingers crossed.

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  5 місяців тому

      As an experience it was wonderful and I don’t regret it. I hope you ll make amazing memories 👍🏽

  • @MrsBrent
    @MrsBrent 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @Salouaibaline
    @Salouaibaline  6 місяців тому +2

    Please like, share, and subscribe if you find this video helpful or if it resonates with you.
    Let’s continue the conversation in the comments below.
    Thank you for watching.

    • @terrimac1195
      @terrimac1195 3 місяці тому +1

      I too have experienced hardship on the camino, mainly because of overcrowding and too many people booking accommodation in advance. I have been on the camino Francés three times and finally, in April this year, on the Portuguese camino from Porto to Santiago. I have met some wonderful people but I've also come across a lot of people who ask very personal questions.... they seem to think they have the right, just because they are on the camino too, to ask all kinds of intrusive questions about a person's life. Not ok.

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  Місяць тому

      @@terrimac1195 I’m glad you can relate. Thank you for watching 👍🏽

  • @rachelyobs7520
    @rachelyobs7520 6 місяців тому +5

    I see a significant difference between your expectations and reality. In reality, if you want private rooms on the CF, you book well in advance.

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  5 місяців тому

      Sometimes it’s possible to book in avance sometimes it’s not.

    • @yournextjourney3786
      @yournextjourney3786 2 місяці тому

      @@Salouaibaline I think she means before you leave home.

  • @shanetaylor4879
    @shanetaylor4879 3 місяці тому +1

    Good video we just finished the Camino from Saint John to Finisterre we booked most the day before or morning of using WhatsApp and had no problems and as far as crowds we had days when we only saw one or two pilgrims because we stayed off stage a lot

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  3 місяці тому

      Nice. I’m glad you enjoyed your Camino 👍🏽

  • @rossradclyffe6502
    @rossradclyffe6502 2 місяці тому +1

  • @asprelskcalling1151
    @asprelskcalling1151 10 днів тому +1

    I did the camino francés June to the start of August (including Fisterra Muxía). I never had any of your issues 😐, I find this video quite negative.

  • @fv1291
    @fv1291 6 місяців тому +6

    Expectations always lead to disappointments. Next time train months in advance, and go with an open heart and mind. Sorry you had such a lousy experience. 😟

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. Lesson learned 🙃

    • @yournextjourney3786
      @yournextjourney3786 2 місяці тому

      Great suggestions. I'd leave the cotton sweatshirt at home. There are much lighter options that will dry quicker!
      Good luck!!

  • @Sugarfree-tina
    @Sugarfree-tina 3 місяці тому +6

    I see all these videos of pilgrim going their third or fifth time. WHY? Give the first timers a chance to experience the Camino. Thanks for being honest. I enjoyed your videos.

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  3 місяці тому

      @@Sugarfree-tina thank you for watching ❤️

    • @chriss1686
      @chriss1686 Місяць тому +3

      I don’t know many people who do the exact same route 3-5 times. “Camino” is a catch-all for multiple different routes and can even refer to other pilgrimages altogether (like Via Francigena).

  • @msdaus14
    @msdaus14 4 місяці тому +3

    Discrimination, prejudice etc. in Spain is real.

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  4 місяці тому

      @@msdaus14 I’m glad you can relate ❤️

  • @wilmabonet5086
    @wilmabonet5086 3 місяці тому +2

    I think you walked too much in one day. I could only walk 15 kilometers a day. Sorry to hear about your experience with racism. Buen Camino.

  • @monjue55
    @monjue55 6 місяців тому +2

    Great video Saloua, maybe you should make a video on your travels, called Where in the World is Saloua Ibaline 😄. Back in the day, there used to be a PBS series, called Where in the World is Carmen SanDiego. Thanks for sharing your experience, I don't think I would last a day on that trail.....you are uniquely tough!!!!

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching. I love the idea of where in the world is Saloua Ibaline

  • @lovelaughtravel323
    @lovelaughtravel323 Місяць тому +1

    You may have got blisters from walking too far or carrying too much or your new shoes. Sorry you did not enjoy the Camino.

  • @operaelm
    @operaelm 6 місяців тому +1

    If the Camino is anywhere near as beautiful as that porch you're filming from, it must be wonderful! 😆

  • @Walk-retirement-travel
    @Walk-retirement-travel 5 місяців тому +2

    It’s a popular hike and time of year can make it very busy. You also hiked the most popular route during peak season. You having trouble finding a place to stay had nothing to do with racism.

    • @Salouaibaline
      @Salouaibaline  5 місяців тому +3

      Seems like you didn’t watch the video!