Interviews
“On the Way” with Maksim
Between silence, challenge, and discovery, Maksim found something greater than he expected on the Camino.
He set off driven by the desire to explore the unknown, to cross two countries in an authentic way, and to discover himself at the pace of the kilometers. Between challenging stages, moments of absolute silence, unlikely encounters, and landscapes that change like chapters in a book, Maksim experienced the entire Way: physically, emotionally, and deeply human.
From the intense heat to the endless climbs, from the long hours by the ocean to the charm of the Galician forests, he found strength, lightness, surprise, and a simple certainty: on the Camino, we need very little and gain much more than we imagine.
In this interview, Maksim shares what moved him, what marked him, what he learned, and what he will never forget.
If you want to be inspired, prepare yourself, or simply feel the spirit of the Camino through someone who lived it intensely, keep reading.
This pilgrim's story deserves to be read to the end.
“On the Way” with Victor Carvalho
A pilgrim from Fátima and driven by a long-standing desire to reach the Apostle Santiago, Victor decided to embrace the Portuguese Central Way on a 26-day journey marked by introspection, unlikely encounters, and a profound personal transformation.
In this interview, Victor shares with us the mental preparation he considers essential, the challenges that forced him to confront himself, and the moments of surprise that only the Way can offer, such as the feeling of never being truly alone, even when walking in silence. Between stages defined by the rhythm of the kilometers, meals shared with pilgrims of six nationalities, and human connections that last a lifetime, his experience reveals the essence of the Camino: simplicity, encounter, and daily learning.
This is a real, honest, and deeply human story, one of those that remind us why the Camino continues to transform those who walk it.
"On the Way" with Teresa Rodrigues
Towards the end of 2021, Teresa took the opportunity to respond to a call that many pilgrims feel. ...
"On the Way" with Filipe
For Filipe, the Camino began with a "yes" to a friend. In just three days, he walked the Central Portuguese Way, from Valença to Santiago, discovering that each stage brings with it challenges, unexpected symbols, and encounters that remain etched in the memory.
Between the demands of the first stage, the surprise of signs that seemed like hidden messages, and sharing with pilgrims who showed that no one crosses our path by chance, Filipe had an experience that exceeded all expectations.
Read the full interview and find the inspiration you need to take your first step on the Way.
"On the Way" with Luís
Curiosity, sea, and freedom: that's what drove Luís to embark on the Coastal Way. In just seven days, he discovered hidden strengths, faced challenges in 42-degree heat, and had encounters that changed his view of the world. Upon arriving in Santiago, tears mingled with joy and a desire to continue.
In this interview, he shares how the Camino brought him peace, resilience, and strength, and he is already dreaming of the next one.
"On the Way" with Ana Barros
Celebrating your 50th birthday with a party? No way! For Ana, the best way to mark half a century of life was to walk the Camino de Santiago, with boots on her feet, a light backpack and a heart full of the desire to create memories.
In this interview, she shares with us what it was like to plan and live the Portuguese Way between Pontevedra and Santiago, accompanied by her family and friends. She tells us about the challenges, the surprises, the best meals and the thrill of arriving in Santiago on her birthday.
An inspiring talk for anyone who dreams of doing the Camino and is looking for an authentic, symbolic and deeply human experience.
"On the Way" with Desirrê
The Way is not made. You live it.
It was with this certainty that Desirrê set off alone from Valença do Minho towards Santiago and then Finisterre. In 10 days and 232 km, she lived a journey of overcoming, faith, pain, healing and reconnecting with herself.
At each stage, a discovery. With each challenge, a transformation. From the improvised slipper to the unexpected miracle, from the dish that tasted like victory to the silence that revealed what was essential, she found much more than breathtaking landscapes on the Camino. He found strength, lightness and pride.
In this interview, she shares with us the moments that marked her, the lessons she will take with her for life and the certainty that the Way doesn't end at km 0, it begins within us.
"On the Way" with Filipa
There are paths that you don't just follow with your feet, but with an open heart, a listening soul and the courage of someone who allows themselves to be transformed. Between green trails, embracing silences and unlikely encounters, there is a journey that begins long before the first step and continues long after the last arrival.
Filipa shared her journey with us: made up of bubbles and beauty, resilience and faith, picnics in the middle of nature and stone walls that tell forgotten stories. It was she who filled this testimony with truth and emotion, and it's impossible not to feel the echo of her journey in every answer.
Read the article and let yourself be carried away. 🌿
"On the Way" with the Camacha Youth Group
We don't always know when the real path begins. Sometimes it's a conversation between friends, other times it's a desire that grows slowly. For the Camacha Youth Group, it was a shared desire made up of faith, friendship and the will to go further. This path took shape between steps taken as a group, shared pain and silences that say it all.
It took courage to set off, resilience to keep going and an open heart to find meaning in every gesture, every hug and every challenge. It wasn't just a pilgrimage, it was an inner journey, where each stage brought discoveries and each arrival was also a fresh start.
Read the full article and let yourself be carried away. Maybe your journey will start here too.
"On the Way" with Carlotta
Some paths begin with a suitcase, others with surrender. For Carlotta, the Camino was not just a route through Spain and Portugal, it was a lifeline, a mirror and a silent rebellion against everything that no longer fit.
She walked through fear, silence and starlight, trusting that each step would reveal something essential.
In this interview, she shares how the Camino became her compass, guiding her through transformation, solitude and the rediscovery of humanity.
Her story is a reminder that sometimes the road knows us better than we know ourselves.
