Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Author John Brierley discusses why we need to take time to slow down and how the Camino can help us to do that. Listen to his insights from his own journeys on the Camino and what he has learned about giving yourself time to take a break and think.
John Brierley started his Camino journey in 1989 when he gave up his day job to travel, and walked the Camino de Santiago. He has walked the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela on foot many times and has since written several best selling guide books about the different Camino de Santiago routes. These guides focus on the French Way, The Portuguese Way, The English Way and the Camino Finisterre. His guide books are not just instructions for walking the trails, but also an excellent companion to your mental and spiritual journey on the Camino.
In this video:
00:27 - What does slowing down mean to you?
03:40 - How does walking the Camino help you to slow down?
11:50 - Making time for yourself in daily life
16:00 - Question time
16:18 - The Camino del Norte and writing the Camino guide books
19:00 - Walking the Camino Primitivo and more remote routes
21:25 - Protecting the trail and the environment along the Camino, and giving back to the Camino
Thanks to the American Pilgrims on the Camino group for sending us the questions.
-facebook.com/AmericanPilgrims
Watch our other Camino Talks with John Brierley -
Camino Talks with John Brierley - Coronavirus and the Camino - youtu.be/FVUhBroGzIs
Camino Talks with John Brierley - Part 1 - My personal journey on the Camino - youtu.be/I2on7IMAHXE
Camino Talks with John Brierley - Part 2 - The History of the Camino de Santiago - youtu.be/owGaBJqSieQ
Camino Talks with John Brierley - Part 3 - The Camino Pilgrim - youtu.be/9hrC7Hcb2C0
Buy his guidebooks here - caminoguides.com
More CAMINO TALKS: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEK06ienlVGgRfNKZZmiiVKGe46kYAjQ6
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Camino Talks is a series of talks related to the Camino de Santiago. This long-distance pilgrimage walk towards Santiago in the north-west of Spain is a popular destination for people from a variety of backgrounds. The long and scenic route across Spain offers a physical challenge, a bucket list experience, time to reflect and consider your life, and an opportunity to step away from the normal holiday cycle to something more meaningful.
You can learn more about Follow the Camino and our active holiday packages on our website - followthecamino.com
There is a Camino out there for everyone, from family holidays to solo travellers, and all of our holidays are custom made for you. We can even make your walking days shorter and add in extra rest days to suit your level of fitness.
Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel!
Follow us on social media:
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Author John Brierley discusses why we need to take time to slow down and how the Camino can help us to do that. Listen to his insights from his own journeys on the Camino and what he has learned about giving yourself time to take a break and think.
John Brierley started his Camino journey in 1989 when he gave up his day job to travel, and walked the Camino de Santiago. He has walked the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela on foot many times and has since written several best selling guide books about the different Camino de Santiago routes. These guides focus on the French Way, The Portuguese Way, The English Way and the Camino Finisterre. His guide books are not just instructions for walking the trails, but also an excellent companion to your mental and spiritual journey on the Camino.
In this video:
00:27 - What does slowing down mean to you?
03:40 - How does walking the Camino help you to slow down?
11:50 - Making time for yourself in daily life
16:00 - Question time
16:18 - The Camino del Norte and writing the Camino guide books
19:00 - Walking the Camino Primitivo and more remote routes
21:25 - Protecting the trail and the environment along the Camino, and giving back to the Camino
Thanks to the American Pilgrims on the Camino group for sending us the questions.
-facebook.com/AmericanPilgrims
Watch our other Camino Talks with John Brierley -
Camino Talks with John Brierley - Coronavirus and the Camino - youtu.be/FVUhBroGzIs
Camino Talks with John Brierley - Part 1 - My personal journey on the Camino - youtu.be/I2on7IMAHXE
Camino Talks with John Brierley - Part 2 - The History of the Camino de Santiago - youtu.be/owGaBJqSieQ
Camino Talks with John Brierley - Part 3 - The Camino Pilgrim - youtu.be/9hrC7Hcb2C0
Buy his guidebooks here - caminoguides.com
More CAMINO TALKS: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEK06ienlVGgRfNKZZmiiVKGe46kYAjQ6
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Camino Talks is a series of talks related to the Camino de Santiago. This long-distance pilgrimage walk towards Santiago in the north-west of Spain is a popular destination for people from a variety of backgrounds. The long and scenic route across Spain offers a physical challenge, a bucket list experience, time to reflect and consider your life, and an opportunity to step away from the normal holiday cycle to something more meaningful.
You can learn more about Follow the Camino and our active holiday packages on our website - followthecamino.com
There is a Camino out there for everyone, from family holidays to solo travellers, and all of our holidays are custom made for you. We can even make your walking days shorter and add in extra rest days to suit your level of fitness.
Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel!
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: facebook.com/followthecamino
Instagram: instagram.com/followthecamino
Twitter: twitter.com/followthecamino
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ie/followthecamino
Don't forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter and be the first to hear about new products, events and exclusive offers: followthecamino.com/en/sign-up-for-newsletter
#CaminoTalks #FollowTheCamino #SantiagoDeCompostela #CaminoDeSantiago
