Spain’s Celtic connection along the Camino de Santiago

While many associate Celtic culture and history with Ireland, Scotland, and other regions in north-western Europe, roots of Celtic origin also exist strongly in the Galicia region of Spain, considered by many to be the seventh Celtic nation.

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Pilgrim spotlight: Love on The Way

Two of our pilgrims got engaged right after walking the Camino de Santiago with us. So, to celebrate February, the month of love, we asked Paula to tell us about walking the Camino with her love.

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Gearing up for the Camino de Santiago

You’ve reserved your spot on a Duperier’s Authentic Journeys tour and your plane tickets are booked, now all you need to do is pack to get ready for your Camino de Santiago adventure. So, what do you need to bring?

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Walking alone, together, on the Way of St. James

Juan Carlos and I have been walking the Camino de Santiago for 20 years together – long before we formed Authentic Journeys and started inviting others to join us on our walk.

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Camino de Santiago: What's in a name?

St. James? Santiago? Where does the name Camino de Santiago come from?

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Tastes of the Camino de Santiago: A cookbook that reflects an authentic journey like ours

I first walked the Camino de Santiago from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago in 2011. In the midst of my planning, a friend suggested I write about my Camino experience. While appealing, I knew that many personal accounts of the Camino had already been published. If I were to undertake the laborious process of writing a book, I wanted to be sure that it would be different from what already existed.

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Interview: Juan Carlos Duperier, CEO of Duperier's Authentic Journeys

2016 was a great year thanks to all of you. We are looking forward to a spectacular 2017!

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Pilgrim's path

The Camino de Santiago de Compostela The name alone evokes romantic visions Of a pilgrim path trodden by many thousands Seeking healing Following their faith on “the Way” To the shrine to St. James the Traveler

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