For centuries, thousands of people have embarked on the Camino de Santiago – a pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint James in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. Today, it's not only believers who walk this path. It's a place where those seeking a reboot, an escape from the noise, or new challenges for body and soul come together.

Among them are Ukrainians. Some are completing the classic route from Portugal to Spain, while others are discovering the Ukrainian part of the route: from Vinnytsia to Kamianets-Podilskyi. Pain in the legs, dozens of kilometers in the rain – and a feeling of inner freedom that you can't buy anywhere. LIGA.net I spoke with two Ukrainian female travelers who have walked different routes of the Camino.

In this article, you will learn:

  • What motivates people to walk hundreds of kilometers?
  • How much does it cost?
  • What kind of preparation is needed?
  • What does this trip offer?

Why Ukrainians go to Camino: from dream to action

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