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If you’ve never heard of the El Camino de Santiago trail, you are not alone. But, if your idea of a fun vacation is hiking or cycling your way through Europe, filled with history and meeting new people – read on.

My husband John and I became aware of this adventure through the movie, The Way, starring Martin Sheen and his real-life son Emilio Estevez. (This movie chronicles how one father continues the journey after his son dies on the trail.) The movie has a bit of a cult following as fearless souls want to test themselves – walking – yes, walking, their way from various cities throughout Europe to the city of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain.