Walking the Camino del Norte: Solitude & Coastlines

In this episode of The Way to Your Why Podcast, host Efrain Mendoza sits down with Daniel, a young academic from the UK who walked the Camino del Norte after teaching English in Galicia. What began as curiosity quickly became a 30-day pilgrimage filled with solitude, breathtaking coastal views, deep conversations, and powerful life lessons.

Daniel shares:

Why he chose the Camino del Norte over the French Way

What it’s really like to walk along Spain’s northern coast

The challenge of the terrain, and how beauty helps you push through

His unforgettable stay at Albergue de Guemes, led by Father Ernesto

How the Camino became a “University of Life”

What he learned about community, listening, and personal growth

How Camino lessons now shape his professional and academic future

This conversation is especially meaningful for:

First-time pilgrims

Young adults at life crossroads

Anyone considering the Camino del Norte

Pilgrims seeking solitude, reflection, and coastal beauty

Whether you’re planning your first Camino or simply curious about why people walk, this episode offers honest insight into how the Camino de Santiago changes people, step by step.

Chapters
0:01:06 Welcome & Guest Introduction
0:04:34 How Long the Camino Took
0:06:37 Albergue de Güemes & Father Ernesto
0:10:38 Is the Camino del Norte Difficult?
0:12:45 Coastal Views & Northern Cities
0:17:30 Life Lessons from the Camino
0:25:44 Defining the Camino in Five Words
0:27:42 Final Reflections & Buen Camino

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👉 Buen Camino, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your Camino questions in the comments.