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Fascinating Camino traditions, rituals and customs

Pilgrims from all corners of the world have travelled to Santiago de Compostela over hundreds of years. As a result, different Camino traditions, rituals and customs have emerged, some of

The meaning of the Camino Shell

Along with the yellow arrow, the Camino shell is an iconic symbol of the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrim trails to Santiago de Compostela. But why has the scallop shell

3 Easy Camino guided tours

If you always wanted to experience the Camino pilgrimage but felt the long walking days were somewhat daunting for you, at Joe Walsh Tours we have 3 easy Camino guided

Travel Tips for your Pilgrimage

If you are getting ready to book your next trip or travel, we have prepared our top useful travel tips for your pilgrimage with Joe Walsh Tours: CHECK LEVEL OF

How to share your feedback

Your feedback as a valued customer is important to us at Joe Walsh Tours. If you have travelled with us recently and would like to let us know how your

Divine Mercy Pilgrimage: 6 Important shrines

Today we would like to introduce you to some of the most important shrines of the Divine Mercy Pilgrimage, following in the footsteps of Saint Faustina Kowalska, and her life

Wonderful things to see in Padua

Home to the world’s first botanical gardens, a centre of learning as well as destination for devout pilgrims for centuries and a medieval city-state, the art city of Padua is

Top 5 things to do and see on your Pilgrimage to Avila

The city of Avila has been a center of religious devotion since the Medieval Ages, due to its sacred shrines, as well as being home to Saint Teresa de Jesus,

How is the feast of St James celebrated in Spain?

25th July is the feast of the Apostle St James, patron saint of Santiago de Compostela, who many pilgrims visit and honour when they arrive at Santiago's Cathedral (where the

2025: Centenary of the Beatification of Bernadette Soubirous

2025 is a very special year for pilgrims to Rome as we celebrate the Jubilee of Hope but also in Lourdes, as the Shrine celebrates an important highlight: the centenary

“Well done, good and faithful servant” – Very Rev Fr Michael Toomey on Pope Francis

Very Rev Fr Michael Toomey reflects on Pope Francis and his time in Rome for his funeral.

Special Places: Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

As Camino pilgrims reach Monte do Gozo, the Mount of Joy, they can catch a first glimpse of their destination: the magnificent Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. This place marks the

What is the story of St Bernadette?

"If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces… never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again. That’s the beauty of being alive…

What is the Compostela certificate?

What is the Compostela certificate and how can you get yours? Today we introduce you to the fascinating origins of the Compostela certificate and how you can get yours after

8 beautiful day trips from Fatima

Fatima, in Portugal, is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations, receiving millions of pilgrims and visitors each year. If you're spending more than just a brief time in the

Special Places: Hungarian Stations of the Cross in Fatima

Elsa from the Joe Walsh Tours team in Fatima, Portugal, shares the history and significance of the Hungarian Stations of the Cross at the shrine. The Hungarian Stations of the

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