Thank you so much for this series, it’s 100% the best content I’ve found on the Camino del Norte and is helping me a lot with my plans to run the route next spring!
Im from Sweden and im 11 years old. I want to go the camino too when I get older. It’s really fun to watch your videos about this because you get so much info and you see it in so many perspectives when people watch your videos. One question: Can you sleep in tents or do you only go to hotels? Because it would be a nice experience to sleep in tents but do you do that or do you only sleep at hotels?
It is never too early to start planning! Technically it is illegal to use a tent, but I ran into a few that were camping and had no problems. they also have albergues that cost €6-12/night and are similar to a hostel with bunkbeds. Buen Camino future peregrino!
Last year between 1 June and 10 July I did the Camino del Norte. Every day before starting I watched your video to be prepared what to expect this day. Your videos were a good guide.
A most excellent video! The cinematography, the landscape, wow! You allow your video to speak for itself ...on this side, I can picture myself walking inside it! A big congratulations and I can’t wait for the next one!!!!👣
Great video lots of information. Amazing footage. Love your energy. Are there plenty of places to stay with private one and two beds. Can you have luggage moved from albuergue to albuergue. Best time to go with less rain?
I know this was posted a few years ago but I just booked a flight to Madrid or rather changed from Sicily to Spain. I LOVED my time in Basque country and I love the sea. This is calling me. I'm just going to show up in Irun mid. Sept. with good shoes and a good attitude and walk until I'm done walking. Thank you for the inspiration and great videos.
Muchas Gracias ! ... many thanks for taking us along this beautiful adventure! ... you are brave in undertaking the Camino del Norte during the fall/rainy season; but the gorgeous coastline makes it for any rainy day. There are gorgeous seaside villages and small cities along the costal path in Asturias and Cantabria. I hope you had the opportunity to visit Santillana Del Mar (not in the coast) and the Altamira Caves while in Cantabria. In Asturias the seaside fishing villages of Llanes, Rivadesella, Lastres, Gijon, Cudillero and Luarca among others are real gems. The seafood is amazing. Hope you were able to enjoy some of the summer "romerías" or regional festivities which dot every single small town with folkloric celebrations full of color and tradition. Those of "la Magdalena" in Llanes -July 20-22- are particularly beautiful. I can't wait for the next episodes, to savor the beautiful sights. You took the road less traveled, and would love for you to do a show giving your own personal insights and recommendations: for example, I see that the Camino del Norte might not be as well marked (compared to the French Way) or that it traverses some private properties ... would like to have some feedback on this. Maybe you can do a show comparing the Camino Frances, del Norte and maybe the Primitivo from Oviedo. In any case, I would like to thank you once more for taking us along this wonderful trek! .... I live in the US but My family is from Llanes and I spend every summer in the Cantábrico recharging my batteries with this beautiful nature! .... Buen Camino!
Hi Jorge! It was my pleasure to bring you along. It is an amazing trail that I hope I can convince others to attempt. Santillana Del Mar and the a few of the places you mentioned will show up in the later episodes. Safe Travels amigo!
Thank you for great visuals and informative episodes for Camino del Norte episodes. My husband and I, (75 years young) are planning to visit first week in March...can you guide us on weather tips, I understand some parts of the caminos are not accessible during winter. Thank you so much!
Fantastic series! My question is this: What kinds of places did you stay in and how did you decide where to stay? And did you book ahead of time or risk it and play it by ear? Thanks! Keep up the great work!
Hi Nick! I stayed in small hotels and albergues. In the beginning i made reservations but after a week i decided not to make any more reservations as this made it impossible to make changes to the itinerary. I preferred to be flexible incase i wanted to walk further or less due to weather. buen camino!
@@TheTravelVlogger great video....no ranchers in Spain only farmers.....not a thru hike...it's a pilgrimage even for normal walkers. Two very American expressions sorry for the criticisms. Love
On Sept 4 I am hiking the Norte with my sister and her friend. Your video is so inspiring and comforting!!! Just seeing where will will be in a couple weeks is awesome. Because we have 30 days and we will be hiking fewer miles per day than you there will be parts we will have to skip :( I am sure the whole Norte is great but if you had to skip any segments, which would you choose?
sorry for not seeing this message sooner. I would skip the Cantabrian section as it has the most amount of walking on concrete. Hope you had a great trip!
Thanks so much for your reply. We just got back this past Friday and the hike was amazing. Because of time constraints we ended up hiking parts of each section and when we reached the village closest to the Primitivo we took a bus all the way to Grande de Saline and walked through to Santiago. Your videos of the Norte were spot on and one of the most beautiful landscapes i have ever experienced. I kept a blog of our trip at bonbonbags.wordpress.com if anyone is interested. @@TheTravelVlogger
Thank you so much for video!! I'm planning del Norte for this summer (did Frances last summer). Are there places to fill water between towns like the Frances?
Thanks! It is definitely possible. I didn't see too many people doing it. I would suggest staying at refugio as they are cheap and this way you don't need to carry the extra weight of camping gear.
Thanks for this guide. It helps to keep my memory of the Camino del Norte fresh and immediate. A year ago today, my son (then 18) and I were transiting between Luarca and Abadin. We had only a couple of weeks for the Camino, and had walked from Gijon to Luarca and were going to walk the final 150 km or so from Abadin to Santiago. We arrived at the cathedral on 7 July. I hope to return to walk the entire Camino del Norte. My daughter (now 16) expects a Camino experience in two years when she finishes high school. A good friend just did the Gijon to Santiago segment and arrived 27 June this year. He described it as a life changing experience, and I truly believe that it is. Buen Camino.
Hi Lawerence! Glad you liked my camino guide and thanks for sharing your story. It is such an amazing experience and it is awesome you are sharing it with your children. Buen Camino!
Brian, Your enthusiasm is clearly shown here, brilliant . You mentioned Fall in the video on D4 Lats. What time of year did you start the Norte? Answer 4/10/20. As a teacher I have a 60 day window in June + July. Prj
Thank you Brian! Am trying to plan a return to camino life as the pandemic eases. Was planning on the Coastal route in Portugal since I too am drawn to the water. Have you walked it and how would you compare it to del Norte? (Note: I will only have a couple of weeks and if walking del Norte thought about starting in Gijon. Thoughts?) Thanks again.
I have not walked the Portuguese route but I hope to soon. Portuguese route is shorter so if you have less time or want to start with a slightly smaller challenge it is a good option. buen camino
Great video my friend. I have walked the Camino Frances twice and the Camino Finisterra once. My son walked with me both times. I graduate with my Doctorate in December 2022 and to celebrate my daughter and I will walk the Camino del Norte. So, your videos are super appreciated. Looking forward to seeing the rest. Thanks again...Buen Camino meu Amigo! Yes. I subscribed.
I did the Camino Frances 4 years ago and will be walking the del Norte in April 2024! A friend (whom I met on the Frances) lives in Brazil and she will be joining me!
EARLY OCTOBER FOLKS,👈👈👈WHEN BE BEGAN! 34 days! 😁😁😁😂😂😂 Excellent video, and I'm looking forward to watching the rest! 😊thank you! When you say you had to "close gates so animals don't escape etc" were you actually walking in same areas as animals without barriers? I'm just thinking I'd be afraid of coming across a bull etc Which animals and did they pay any attention, come close to you? Are there options to refill water on route(other than accommodation sites)? How are bathroom/ showering facilities in cheaper options? Thank you, Cheers!!!😊👍
Ps, I read all the comments (good info thanks)and the amount of times people ask you the same questions omg 😂 you are very patient!😁😂😂👍👍👍 For those wondering... HE STARTED IN EARLY OCTOBER , 5TH ( IF I RECALL CORRECTLY ) 😂😂😂 Took 34 days, and after the first week, didn't book any further accommodation in advance, so he could be flexible with walking re weather conditions etc! 😉😉😉😁😁😁😁😂😂😂👍👍👍
Walked the Camino myself... great seeing the pöaces again. How much longer do you think it took you because of filming / setting up for certain shots etc.?
Hi Brian. Great work! We’re there many other people walking this route with you? We’ve done the main route already and I love that I can meet so many new people. We were scheduled to be doing this next week - but of course ... covid19... hopefully next year.
Great video Brian, thank you. I'm hoping to do my first Camino del Norte in June/July 2021 (Covid restrictions permitting) I will be doing it alone. Do you think it's safe for a woman to do it alone?
Ill be going alone liliana! Looking at the same time.. or maybe september. Look at Reddit group CaminoDeSantiago, lots of solo women on there. I think as long as you keep your wits about you. Theres been a couple of horror stories but very very rare
My fiancé and I are planning on saving $$ for a couple of years and then going on the Camino del Norte before we get married. I've had some reservations about it, but these videos totally help me. If you see this, quick question: How do you know to catch boats or to go through gated areas? Also are there certain albergues that are specifically for camino travelers?
The camino is not too expensive so not sure if you need to save for several years. Just follow the symbols, the boats run in the summer so just know they don't run all year round. Albergues are for camino pilgrims and are very cheap, but you can only stay one night at the camino rate. Hope that helps.
Thank you very much for your fantastic Videos! I´ll going to walk the Camino del Norte in September/Oktober this year. Did you have any problems to find Hostels or Albergues?
I am planning to do it next year, this year I did from Sarria to Santiago (easy for me) but I want to ask how hard it is for a 60 year old lady, I love your videos and I am excited to do the North way
Hi Eleonor! It does not matter how old you are, but rather what kind of fitness you are in. The beauty is that you can walk as far as you want each day. I would suggest trying to walk 10 miles/day at least 3 days a week for a month before your trip.
HI! My good friend and fellow youtuber "Garrett Galvan" was my cameraman. We used several cameras....Panasonic Gh5, Sony a6500, Sony a7s, gopro, iphone and DJI Mavic. Safe Travels :)
@@TheTravelVlogger Kudos to Garrett the cameraman. Great job Brian. I have to say, I have watched many many Camino video's and yours are by far the best.
Hi Brian, thank you so much for your series on the Camino del Norte. I’m loving following your amazing adventure. You have done such a brilliant job in production and presentation. I was fortunate to do the Camino Frances about 5 years ago but hope to do the del Norte post Covid. Thanks again Brian, much appreciated 👍🙏
Excellent video, but you can't use 'to' with 'arrive'. You need to use the appropriate prepostion of place/fixed location. In the case of a town/country etc the preposition of place is 'in'
Hey Brian, thank you for the video. Back from my latest trip on the Frances. As a ballpark figure, how many people would you estimate you would see on a daily basis?
i hiked in the off season and normally would see less than 10 hikers per day. But i have been told if you do the French route in summer there can be hundreds.
I never said i didn't get lost. The yellow arrows are everywhere...so if you walk 500m and don't see one, it generally means you need to go back and find the trail.
great video! I'm considering a 10-15 day trip on the northern way. What stretch of the 35 day trip would you recommend? I'm most looking forward to the coastal views and beaches. Thank you!
I am coming from Detroit Michigan USA I thought the start to Del Norte was San Sebastian. However, I noticed you began in Irùn. So my question is where do I fly into a larger airport like Barcelona. Train or fly up to Del Northe? Or fly straight into Irun or Sebastain? Do they have airports?
Great content. I have heard, that it’s hard to find places on the albergues in the begining of this route. Is that true? And where do you get the stamps?
Hallo Brian Thanks for the great video on the Norte. I plan to do it in 2024. I can learn a lot from you. But a simple question: How do I pick up the Camino route in Irun? And for that matter in all other towns? The Camino route is not on Google Maps. Or am I missing something? Where in Irun do I get the Pilgrim Passport? Have a super day.
What time of the year did you do this Camino? We will be starting form Irun on September 26, 2023 and are wondering what to expect for weather during October. Thanks.
Enjoyed your experience tremendously. Please telll me if the could be a pony or donkey available for my physically impaired partner. The left knee is fused - taxing challenging for continuous strenuous walking. He could sit , still enjoying this camino
Yes, I am thinking of walking from Bilbao to San Sebastian instead of the other way. My daughter is in San Sebastian and I want to visit her but at the same time have the experience of walking part of the Camino de Santiago. I will be by myself. How difficult are the climbs? I am in pretty good shape but not young. Also, I have a fear of heights in which I can have the feeling of falling off. I don't care about heights when it feels more enclosed, trees, etc. How much of that will I experience? Or how long?
I used booking.com to find the hotels...it was +30 so unfortunately i did not remember them all. There were a few places that a hostel/albergue was the only option. There are several websites that break down the hike in to stages that you can follow, but there is no right or wrong way to do the camino. You can choose how far you want to walk each day.
Hi Brian! I saw your video of episode 1. I have a couple of questions to ask you: Where do you live and how did you get to Irun (your beginning point)? How do you know which sign to follow the Camino de Santiago? By the way, I am Omri Nezer from Israel.
HI! there are hostels/albergues all around the route. I arrived in Bilbao by plane and then took a bus to Irun. However, there are more ways to get here. buen camino!
I have done the Camino de Santiago-the french way twice! looking for a change and I am loving the nature. I will be going during the summer time? is that ideal? weather ;like?
I used the Salomon X Ultra 2 Low GTX Hiking Shoes...loved them! Whatever shoe you decide to get make sure you hike in them at least 30-50 miles so that they are broken in. My buddy started the trail with new shoes and had blister issues...i had zero blister problems :)
Hi Brian: how are you? Have you done it alone? Have you encountered others on a daily basis or is it just quiet? Are there snakes on this route? How about any other dangerous wild cats or other animals? I have done the French way back in 2018. And would like to do the northern route next. Thanks, Andy
@Winston Smith 😯😬😥 So... If , let's say... You were toddling along there on your, todd... And you happened to come across one of those...bad boyos... Would it be coming after you? Should you be running after it?? What are the chances of being bitten?? If you did get bitten and there's no phone reception... Is it lights out..?? 😬😥😥
Can you please add the accomodation fee, it would really help a lot as I’m trying to plan the trip I came to find this is the most expensive route. Cheers
A beautiful video, such an inspiration! I'm thinking about walking the Camino del Norte next year (when Corona will allow). First I had the Camino Francés in mind but as 2021 will be a holy year the Camino Francés will probably be pretty crowded. May I ask you in what month you went on your trip? Do you had any problems to find an albergue to sleep at night? I have heard that the pilgrim infrastructure on the Camino del Norte isn't as good as on the other routes.
Hola its really great nice vídeo just wondering What time of the years it was? spring? I seeyou posted it just last April It would bd great some hints for weather pourpuses and packing planning thank you
I started at the beginning of October...which is the lastest you should attempt it. for me the weather was perfect for hiking....it was not cold but very fresh. I wouldn't suggest starting before March either.
Hi bryan, im going to make the camino del norte in 2022, and since now, we have to make reservations at hostels/albergues or whatever. Can you make a recommendation where did you stayed at Deba, Markina and Gernika. Thank you very much
Thank you for making this video. I am going to walk the camino del Norte from April. Its cool to see this to have a bit of an image of what is ahead of me :)
Hey Brian thanks for sharing I'm heading to the Norte in a few days! Where did you get your Credential (stamp book) I've read in Irun there is an Albergue that issues them from 16:00 or the church early in the morning? Can you confirm?
Hi! I got mine at the albergue the day before i started. the problem with the church is that it opens late and in summer you want to start at sunrise when it isn't too hot.
@@TheTravelVlogger day 6 of del norte. Stopping in Lezama, Bilbao tomorrow. I had rain on days 2 and 3, 😥 my feet got pretty bad due to the nonstop rain but clear skys since have helped alot. I like your distances as most guides push you too far on some days. Waiting to follow visually on your next adventure.
Good video! I will watch your other episodes as well. I'm thinking about walking the Camino del Norte in September this year. I've walked several since 2016 (more than 3000 km so far), but it sounds like rain is more than likely to be a constant issue in the mountains of northern Spain, especially over a month or more of walking. I'm going to invest in some good rain gear, waterproof socks and boot protectors (the ones that you pull up to your knees so that the rain flows away from the boots). From experience, I know that it takes a long time for wet boots to dry at night, even after much of the water has been removed with newspaper.
Hey man thanks for these great videos. We have only 6-7 days and wanna do the CdN, would you recomments the first half (san seb to Bilbao) or the second half (bilbao to Santander)? Thanks!
Thank you so much for your videos! I am looking to do the Camino Del Norte but only have about two weeks free. Do you have any recommendations on where I should start? I appreciate it!
I was planning to do the French way until I saw your entire blog on the Spanish route . Wow what lovely coastline ..i was so fascinated in everyway and when it was finished I thought I have to do it now so thank you for sharing ..just a few questions , what guidebook did you use ??? Did you book your accommodation up front or just turn up ?? Lastly how much clothing did you take as I was thinking to have 3 lots in my rucksack ..thank you so much once more for sharing your experience..regards Terry (uk)
Was just curious of alburgue details. When I walked Sarria to Santiago over the summer I had each day mapped out was just curious if you had that. Not a problem though just curious.
One of the best videos about Camino del Norte I have watched.
I really appreciate it. Thanks!
Brings back lots of memories. Thanks
Hey Brian...fantastic video! What an incredible experience! The scenery is stunning. Look forward to episode #2
Thanks Mike! Not used to making these longer format videos...means a lot coming from a fellow videomaker :)
I'm walking the Del Norte this september. Your video's are helping big time
You will love it! Such an amazing experience. Buen Camino!
Hey Kristian, I am considering walking it in September too. Where are you from ?
I loved... I miss the Camino so much!!! Made me feel there again... I can´t wait to come back!!! Buen Camino... Look foward to episode #2!!!
Thanks Paola!!! See you out there Peregrino ;)
TANKS A LOT from Brasil. God Bless You
de nada :)
Thank you so much for this series, it’s 100% the best content I’ve found on the Camino del Norte and is helping me a lot with my plans to run the route next spring!
Thanks Georgia! My biggest advice is to not plan too much. Just go an enjoy the experience. Safe Travels :)
Im from Sweden and im 11 years old. I want to go the camino too when I get older. It’s really fun to watch your videos about this because you get so much info and you see it in so many perspectives when people watch your videos. One question: Can you sleep in tents or do you only go to hotels? Because it would be a nice experience to sleep in tents but do you do that or do you only sleep at hotels?
It is never too early to start planning! Technically it is illegal to use a tent, but I ran into a few that were camping and had no problems. they also have albergues that cost €6-12/night and are similar to a hostel with bunkbeds. Buen Camino future peregrino!
Wow you are 11 and planning to walk the Camino! I am 40 lol. At 11 i was just busy playing football! But we didn’t have YT
Nicely done!, Great Job! 💪💪😊
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you for creating such an amazing video...really great for my planning!
I appreciate it! Safe Travels :)
We are going to do the Camino del Norte in bikes and per foot. Thank you so much for the advice. For us more than 20 km a day sounds very demanding! 😊
Thank you for this video!
I am so glad that found your Chanel :)
How you describe everything, aesthetic shots, music, GREAT :)
This is amazing! It's my dream, I hope I can do the camino soon! Thanks for sharing 😀.
Last year between 1 June and 10 July I did the Camino del Norte. Every day before starting I watched your video to be prepared what to expect this day. Your videos were a good guide.
glad they helped!
A most excellent video! The cinematography, the landscape, wow! You allow your video to speak for itself ...on this side, I can picture myself walking inside it!
A big congratulations and I can’t wait for the next one!!!!👣
Thanks so much!
Great video, thanks!
Thanks :)
Great video lots of information. Amazing footage. Love your energy. Are there plenty of places to stay with private one and two beds. Can you have luggage moved from albuergue to albuergue. Best time to go with less rain?
I know this was posted a few years ago but I just booked a flight to Madrid or rather changed from Sicily to Spain. I LOVED my time in Basque country and I love the sea. This is calling me. I'm just going to show up in Irun mid. Sept. with good shoes and a good attitude and walk until I'm done walking. Thank you for the inspiration and great videos.
Muchas Gracias ! ... many thanks for taking us along this beautiful adventure! ... you are brave in undertaking the Camino del Norte during the fall/rainy season; but the gorgeous coastline makes it for any rainy day. There are gorgeous seaside villages and small cities along the costal path in Asturias and Cantabria. I hope you had the opportunity to visit Santillana Del Mar (not in the coast) and the Altamira Caves while in Cantabria. In Asturias the seaside fishing villages of Llanes, Rivadesella, Lastres, Gijon, Cudillero and Luarca among others are real gems. The seafood is amazing. Hope you were able to enjoy some of the summer "romerías" or regional festivities which dot every single small town with folkloric celebrations full of color and tradition. Those of "la Magdalena" in Llanes -July 20-22- are particularly beautiful. I can't wait for the next episodes, to savor the beautiful sights. You took the road less traveled, and would love for you to do a show giving your own personal insights and recommendations: for example, I see that the Camino del Norte might not be as well marked (compared to the French Way) or that it traverses some private properties ... would like to have some feedback on this. Maybe you can do a show comparing the Camino Frances, del Norte and maybe the Primitivo from Oviedo. In any case, I would like to thank you once more for taking us along this wonderful trek! .... I live in the US but My family is from Llanes and I spend every summer in the Cantábrico recharging my batteries with this beautiful nature! .... Buen Camino!
Hi Jorge! It was my pleasure to bring you along. It is an amazing trail that I hope I can convince others to attempt. Santillana Del Mar and the a few of the places you mentioned will show up in the later episodes. Safe Travels amigo!
Is there a cameraman all the way with you? How did you do the footages at the the-third-person view?
Thank you for great visuals and informative episodes for Camino del Norte episodes. My husband and I, (75 years young) are planning to visit first week in March...can you guide us on weather tips, I understand some parts of the caminos are not accessible during winter. Thank you so much!
very cool video. When did you do it?
thanks! October 2018
I'm departing tomorrow with friends to do the Camino... Hope we'll be able to enjoy it as much as you did !
buen camino!
Anybody planning on summer onwards 2021??
June/July 2021 for my family!
Fantastic series! My question is this: What kinds of places did you stay in and how did you decide where to stay? And did you book ahead of time or risk it and play it by ear? Thanks! Keep up the great work!
Hi Nick! I stayed in small hotels and albergues. In the beginning i made reservations but after a week i decided not to make any more reservations as this made it impossible to make changes to the itinerary. I preferred to be flexible incase i wanted to walk further or less due to weather. buen camino!
@@TheTravelVlogger great video....no ranchers
in Spain only farmers.....not a thru hike...it's a pilgrimage even for normal walkers. Two very American expressions sorry for the criticisms. Love
On Sept 4 I am hiking the Norte with my sister and her friend. Your video is so inspiring and comforting!!! Just seeing where will will be in a couple weeks is awesome. Because we have 30 days and we will be hiking fewer miles per day than you there will be parts we will have to skip :( I am sure the whole Norte is great but if you had to skip any segments, which would you choose?
sorry for not seeing this message sooner. I would skip the Cantabrian section as it has the most amount of walking on concrete. Hope you had a great trip!
Thanks so much for your reply. We just got back this past Friday and the hike was amazing. Because of time constraints we ended up hiking parts of each section and when we reached the village closest to the Primitivo we took a bus all the way to Grande de Saline and walked through to Santiago. Your videos of the Norte were spot on and one of the most beautiful landscapes i have ever experienced. I kept a blog of our trip at bonbonbags.wordpress.com if anyone is interested. @@TheTravelVlogger
Brought back so many memories . I was on Camino del Norte last year, and miss Camino so much. Thank you for this lovely video 🙌🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great vid what month of the year did you go?
Great video! Just curious, what time of the year did you go? :)
I love your video, I will do this route soon. You got yourself a new subscriber. Thanks.
Thanks so much! Welcome aboard!
Thank you so much for video!! I'm planning del Norte for this summer (did Frances last summer). Are there places to fill water between towns like the Frances?
Good after noon.Its a very good vidéo. Do you think it is possible to use camping along this Way ?
Thanks! It is definitely possible. I didn't see too many people doing it. I would suggest staying at refugio as they are cheap and this way you don't need to carry the extra weight of camping gear.
Thanks for this guide. It helps to keep my memory of the Camino del Norte fresh and immediate. A year ago today, my son (then 18) and I were transiting between Luarca and Abadin. We had only a couple of weeks for the Camino, and had walked from Gijon to Luarca and were going to walk the final 150 km or so from Abadin to Santiago. We arrived at the cathedral on 7 July. I hope to return to walk the entire Camino del Norte. My daughter (now 16) expects a Camino experience in two years when she finishes high school. A good friend just did the Gijon to Santiago segment and arrived 27 June this year. He described it as a life changing experience, and I truly believe that it is. Buen Camino.
Hi Lawerence! Glad you liked my camino guide and thanks for sharing your story. It is such an amazing experience and it is awesome you are sharing it with your children. Buen Camino!
Brian, Your enthusiasm is clearly shown here, brilliant . You mentioned Fall in the video on D4 Lats. What time of year did you start the Norte? Answer 4/10/20. As a teacher I have a 60 day window in June + July. Prj
Thank you Brian! Am trying to plan a return to camino life as the pandemic eases. Was planning on the Coastal route in Portugal since I too am drawn to the water. Have you walked it and how would you compare it to del Norte? (Note: I will only have a couple of weeks and if walking del Norte thought about starting in Gijon. Thoughts?)
Thanks again.
I have not walked the Portuguese route but I hope to soon. Portuguese route is shorter so if you have less time or want to start with a slightly smaller challenge it is a good option. buen camino
Great video my friend. I have walked the Camino Frances twice and the Camino Finisterra once. My son walked with me both times. I graduate with my Doctorate in December 2022 and to celebrate my daughter and I will walk the Camino del Norte. So, your videos are super appreciated. Looking forward to seeing the rest. Thanks again...Buen Camino meu Amigo! Yes. I subscribed.
I did the Camino Frances 4 years ago and will be walking the del Norte in April 2024! A friend (whom I met on the Frances) lives in Brazil and she will be joining me!
EARLY OCTOBER FOLKS,👈👈👈WHEN BE BEGAN! 34 days! 😁😁😁😂😂😂
Excellent video, and I'm looking forward to watching the rest! 😊thank you! When you say you had to "close gates so animals don't escape etc" were you actually walking in same areas as animals without barriers? I'm just thinking I'd be afraid of coming across a bull etc Which animals and did they pay any attention, come close to you? Are there options to refill water on route(other than accommodation sites)? How are bathroom/ showering facilities in cheaper options? Thank you, Cheers!!!😊👍
Ps, I read all the comments (good info thanks)and the amount of times people ask you the same questions omg 😂 you are very patient!😁😂😂👍👍👍
For those wondering...
HE STARTED IN EARLY OCTOBER , 5TH ( IF I RECALL CORRECTLY ) 😂😂😂
Took 34 days, and after the first week, didn't book any further accommodation in advance, so he could be flexible with walking re weather conditions etc! 😉😉😉😁😁😁😁😂😂😂👍👍👍
Pps, New sub. 🙋 Hi! Irish and just havin' a laugh!😁😹
thanks for posting the info here.
Walked the Camino myself... great seeing the pöaces again.
How much longer do you think it took you because of filming / setting up for certain shots etc.?
Hi Brian. Great work! We’re there many other people walking this route with you? We’ve done the main route already and I love that I can meet so many new people.
We were scheduled to be doing this next week - but of course ... covid19... hopefully next year.
A lot less people than the french route. i saw generally 5-15 other hikers each day. I also started in October which is off season.
Great video Brian, thank you. I'm hoping to do my first Camino del Norte in June/July 2021 (Covid restrictions permitting) I will be doing it alone. Do you think it's safe for a woman to do it alone?
Ill be going alone liliana! Looking at the same time.. or maybe september. Look at Reddit group CaminoDeSantiago, lots of solo women on there. I think as long as you keep your wits about you. Theres been a couple of horror stories but very very rare
Thanks! I believe it is very safe to do alone.
My fiancé and I are planning on saving $$ for a couple of years and then going on the Camino del Norte before we get married. I've had some reservations about it, but these videos totally help me. If you see this, quick question: How do you know to catch boats or to go through gated areas? Also are there certain albergues that are specifically for camino travelers?
The camino is not too expensive so not sure if you need to save for several years. Just follow the symbols, the boats run in the summer so just know they don't run all year round. Albergues are for camino pilgrims and are very cheap, but you can only stay one night at the camino rate. Hope that helps.
Thank you very much for your fantastic Videos! I´ll going to walk the Camino del Norte in September/Oktober this year. Did you have any problems to find Hostels or Albergues?
Thanks so much! I had zero problems finding them, but i did do some research before hand to know where they are located. Buen Camino!
I am planning to do it next year, this year I did from Sarria to Santiago (easy for me) but I want to ask how hard it is for a 60 year old lady, I love your videos and I am excited to do the North way
Hi Eleonor! It does not matter how old you are, but rather what kind of fitness you are in. The beauty is that you can walk as far as you want each day. I would suggest trying to walk 10 miles/day at least 3 days a week for a month before your trip.
solche Menschen mag ich, immer positiv denken und gute Laune haben.
Wow I stumbled upon your video series a great resource indeed! I recently completed the Camino Frances and the Del Norte is next on my bucket list!
Thanks Lorenzo! I to want to return and do the Primitivo. Buen Camino :)
Great video! When I walked to Deba that it was also raining all day. I will return again and finish a leftover part of Camino del Norte this Nov.
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My name is Stephen and I'm from Ireland.
I'm leaving for biritz for del Norte Wednesday September 25 2024.
Superb videos!!!!!
Thank! Great video! And who shot you? And what kind of shooting equipment did you use?)
HI! My good friend and fellow youtuber "Garrett Galvan" was my cameraman. We used several cameras....Panasonic Gh5, Sony a6500, Sony a7s, gopro, iphone and DJI Mavic. Safe Travels :)
@@TheTravelVlogger Kudos to Garrett the cameraman. Great job Brian. I have to say, I have watched many many Camino video's and yours are by far the best.
Hi Brian, thank you so much for your series on the Camino del Norte. I’m loving following your amazing adventure. You have done such a brilliant job in production and presentation. I was fortunate to do the Camino Frances about 5 years ago but hope to do the del Norte post Covid. Thanks again Brian, much appreciated 👍🙏
Awesome, thank you! Buen camino
Hi Brian..! Thank you for posting the video. What month/season did you go on this camino? Was it fall?
Yes it was. I started October 5th and finished on November 8
Excellent video, but you can't use 'to' with 'arrive'. You need to use the appropriate prepostion of place/fixed location. In the case of a town/country etc the preposition of place is 'in'
Hello, just curious about you not using walking sticks... I am new to your channel..and I have never used them, but was thinking I might.?.
I have never used them either but hear that they help by about 10-15%...i was filming so i needed my hands free. buen camino!
Hey Brian, thank you for the video. Back from my latest trip on the Frances. As a ballpark figure, how many people would you estimate you would see on a daily basis?
i hiked in the off season and normally would see less than 10 hikers per day. But i have been told if you do the French route in summer there can be hundreds.
How did you not get lost? How did you know which way to go through?
I never said i didn't get lost. The yellow arrows are everywhere...so if you walk 500m and don't see one, it generally means you need to go back and find the trail.
great video! I'm considering a 10-15 day trip on the northern way. What stretch of the 35 day trip would you recommend? I'm most looking forward to the coastal views and beaches. Thank you!
Start at the beginning, in Irun.
Great video, thanks. Gotta know, what was the name of that steak again? and the restaurant?
the restaurant NIKOLAS, the steak TXULETON
I am coming from Detroit Michigan USA
I thought the start to Del Norte was San Sebastian. However, I noticed you began in Irùn.
So my question is where do I fly into a larger airport like Barcelona. Train or fly up to Del Northe? Or fly straight into Irun or Sebastain? Do they have airports?
Great content. I have heard, that it’s hard to find places on the albergues in the begining of this route. Is that true? And where do you get the stamps?
Great videos. Is there any mountain climbing involved in this route?
Hallo Brian Thanks for the great video on the Norte. I plan to do it in 2024. I can learn a lot from you.
But a simple question: How do I pick up the Camino route in Irun? And for that matter in all other towns? The Camino route is not on Google Maps. Or am I missing something?
Where in Irun do I get the Pilgrim Passport? Have a super day.
What time of the year did you do this Camino? We will be starting form Irun on September 26, 2023 and are wondering what to expect for weather during October. Thanks.
Enjoyed your experience tremendously. Please telll me if the could be a pony or donkey available for my physically impaired partner. The left knee is fused - taxing challenging for continuous strenuous walking. He could sit , still enjoying this camino
Yes, I am thinking of walking from Bilbao to San Sebastian instead of the other way. My daughter is in San Sebastian and I want to visit her but at the same time have the experience of walking part of the Camino de Santiago. I will be by myself. How difficult are the climbs? I am in pretty good shape but not young. Also, I have a fear of heights in which I can have the feeling of falling off. I don't care about heights when it feels more enclosed, trees, etc. How much of that will I experience? Or how long?
Can u tell me the hotels u stayed in and how u planned the trip. What guide did u use? Thank you
I used booking.com to find the hotels...it was +30 so unfortunately i did not remember them all. There were a few places that a hostel/albergue was the only option. There are several websites that break down the hike in to stages that you can follow, but there is no right or wrong way to do the camino. You can choose how far you want to walk each day.
Hi Brian! I saw your video of episode 1. I have a couple of questions to ask you: Where do you live and how did you get to Irun (your beginning point)? How do you know which sign to follow the Camino de Santiago?
By the way, I am Omri Nezer from Israel.
HI! there are hostels/albergues all around the route. I arrived in Bilbao by plane and then took a bus to Irun. However, there are more ways to get here. buen camino!
Thanks for this. I’ve got 30 days and don’t know whether to push and complete or finish just short of Santiago. What do you suggest?
great info on the camino del Norte. How safe is it?
Super safe!
I have done the Camino de Santiago-the french way twice! looking for a change and I am loving the nature. I will be going during the summer time? is that ideal? weather ;like?
Love this video! Starting myself on Sunday. On average how many hours are you walking each day in this video?
Hi Brian, are you from North America ? Do you have a day time contact no ? I am based in MST zone . Cheers Probaal aka Paul
Versuri nice
Loved the video! i'm looking to do the Camino del Norte this summer and was just curious about what footwear you chose to use?
I used the Salomon X Ultra 2 Low GTX Hiking Shoes...loved them! Whatever shoe you decide to get make sure you hike in them at least 30-50 miles so that they are broken in. My buddy started the trail with new shoes and had blister issues...i had zero blister problems :)
Superb series.) subscribed.
Hello from Ireland!!!!
Beautiful video and your happy faces the entire time! Just a question... how did u do for drying your boots for next etapa?
Hi Brian: how are you? Have you done it alone? Have you encountered others on a daily basis or is it just quiet? Are there snakes on this route? How about any other dangerous wild cats or other animals?
I have done the French way back in 2018. And would like to do the northern route next.
Thanks,
Andy
There are not wild cats but yes there are poisonous snakes in Northern Spain: Pyrenean viper, and Cantabrian viper.
@Winston Smith 😯😬😥 So... If , let's say... You were toddling along there on your, todd... And you happened to come across one of those...bad boyos... Would it be coming after you? Should you be running after it?? What are the chances of being bitten?? If you did get bitten and there's no phone reception... Is it lights out..?? 😬😥😥
Can you please add the accomodation fee, it would really help a lot as I’m trying to plan the trip I came to find this is the most expensive route. Cheers
A beautiful video, such an inspiration! I'm thinking about walking the Camino del Norte next year (when Corona will allow). First I had the Camino Francés in mind but as 2021 will be a holy year the Camino Francés will probably be pretty crowded.
May I ask you in what month you went on your trip? Do you had any problems to find an albergue to sleep at night? I have heard that the pilgrim infrastructure on the Camino del Norte isn't as good as on the other routes.
i started in early October. Glad you liked the video :)
Hola its really great nice vídeo just wondering What time of the years it was? spring? I seeyou posted it just last April It would bd great some hints for weather pourpuses and packing planning thank you
I started at the beginning of October...which is the lastest you should attempt it. for me the weather was perfect for hiking....it was not cold but very fresh. I wouldn't suggest starting before March either.
Great video. We’re you able to dry your clothes each night? Waterproof shoes?
Hi man! do you please have a list of albergues you slept at? Thank you!!
Great video! What month did you hike the Norte?
Thanks Nathan! I started on October 5th.
Hi bryan, im going to make the camino del norte in 2022, and since now, we have to make reservations at hostels/albergues or whatever. Can you make a recommendation where did you stayed at Deba, Markina and Gernika. Thank you very much
buen camino
Man, i see that you have same boots as me.. But.. Do you have the goretex version or the normal one?
What time of the year did you walk this Camino?
Thank you for making this video. I am going to walk the camino del Norte from April. Its cool to see this to have a bit of an image of what is ahead of me :)
glad it helped. Safe travels!
Sehr gut, sehr gut,Danke.
Bin selbst Wanderer,immer ohne Stöcke,weil kann gehen, und im Hochgebirge, wertlos,im Gegenteil, sogar
Hello
Do you Thing its good to go with the bike o" caminho do norte"?
Lovely video!! In which month was this?? Can’t wait for the next video!!
Thanks! It was filmed at the beginning of October.
Hey Brian thanks for sharing I'm heading to the Norte in a few days! Where did you get your Credential (stamp book) I've read in Irun there is an Albergue that issues them from 16:00 or the church early in the morning? Can you confirm?
Hi! I got mine at the albergue the day before i started. the problem with the church is that it opens late and in summer you want to start at sunrise when it isn't too hot.
@@TheTravelVlogger Tks so much replying Brian, my journey will follow much the same as yours I'm excited and ready to go.
@@TheTravelVlogger day 6 of del norte. Stopping in Lezama, Bilbao tomorrow. I had rain on days 2 and 3, 😥 my feet got pretty bad due to the nonstop rain but clear skys since have helped alot. I like your distances as most guides push you too far on some days. Waiting to follow visually on your next adventure.
Can I ask what time of year you walked this please
Good video! I will watch your other episodes as well. I'm thinking about walking the Camino del Norte in September this year. I've walked several since 2016 (more than 3000 km so far), but it sounds like rain is more than likely to be a constant issue in the mountains of northern Spain, especially over a month or more of walking. I'm going to invest in some good rain gear, waterproof socks and boot protectors (the ones that you pull up to your knees so that the rain flows away from the boots). From experience, I know that it takes a long time for wet boots to dry at night, even after much of the water has been removed with newspaper.
Hey man thanks for these great videos. We have only 6-7 days and wanna do the CdN, would you recomments the first half (san seb to Bilbao) or the second half (bilbao to Santander)? Thanks!
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In my bucket list once COVID-19 is off and its safe to travel. Go back to Spain & France, do the Camino Walk - Santiago de Campostela.
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Thank you so much for your videos! I am looking to do the Camino Del Norte but only have about two weeks free. Do you have any recommendations on where I should start? I appreciate it!
I was planning to do the French way until I saw your entire blog on the Spanish route . Wow what lovely coastline ..i was so fascinated in everyway and when it was finished I thought I have to do it now so thank you for sharing ..just a few questions , what guidebook did you use ??? Did you book your accommodation up front or just turn up ?? Lastly how much clothing did you take as I was thinking to have 3 lots in my rucksack ..thank you so much once more for sharing your experience..regards Terry (uk)
Thank you for sharing. Would you mind sharing the itinerary in detail?
What details do you want?
Was just curious of alburgue details. When I walked Sarria to Santiago over the summer I had each day mapped out was just curious if you had that. Not a problem though just curious.
@@Me-ie3yr Hey Melanie, if you pause the video's you can see the names of the places that Brian stayed at based on the stamps that he got.