#66 Exploring the Spirit of the Camino with Nick Leonard: A Journey of Pilgrimage, Travel, and Adventure

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Nick Leonard, the creator of Spirit of the Camino, a web platform dedicated to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Nick is an Australian journalist, tour guide, and passionate traveler who has lived overseas for 20 years.

In this episode, Nick shares his inspiring journey of pilgrimage, travel, and adventure. He talks about his love for the Camino de Santiago, his experiences walking different routes, and the lessons he has learned along the way. As the author of the first edition of the Wise Pilgrim app for the Caminho Nascente, Nick also shares his knowledge and insights about the practical aspects of walking the Camino.

Nick lives in Lisbon, Portugal, with his wife Wendy, who co-hosts the Spirit of the Camino podcast and is the creator of The Nomadic Vegan. Together, they have walked numerous Caminos, including Francés, Primitivo, Madrid, Português (from Lisbon), Nascente, Torres (from Trancoso), Geira e dos Arrieiros, Finisterre, Português Interior, and Sanabrés (from Verín). Nick has also walked the Camino del Salvador and the Portuguese coastal route.

Through Nick’s stories and experiences, we explore the spirit of the Camino de Santiago, the transformative power of pilgrimage, and the joy of travel and adventure. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves the Camino, is planning to walk it, or is seeking inspiration and motivation for their own journey of self-discovery and exploration.

Get ready to be inspired, informed, and entertained by Nick’s passion for the Camino de Santiago and his adventurous spirit.

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