Helping You walk the Camino de Santiago & explore the world at a slower pace
I created Then We Walked for people like us — those who are:
Looking For Camino or Travel Inspiration?
I’ve walked 23 Caminos and already planning 24 and 25. I’ve volunteered at the Pilgrim Office and in albergues, I’ve trained as a low-land leader and helped 100s of pilgrims take their first steps on the Camino de Santiago.
And for 3 years we’ve been travelling the world. Between us we’ve visited over 60 countries across 7 continents and we do this independently in our retirement.
You’ll find oodles of content from our walking guides, travel tips, itineraries and stories. You can start with the Camino de Santiago or dive right into our slow travel adventures below. Or follow us on Social Media; we visit most days and love answering questions!
Camino de Santiago
Route guides, planning tips & gear advice after walking 23 Caminos!
Travel & Destinations
Itineraries, destination guides & tips to help you plan your own adventure!
I’m Colleen – Nice to Meet You!
If you’re wondering who’s behind all this, and why you should listen to us, here’s my story – I’m Colleen, and I’m an English woman living in France.
I discovered the Camino in 2013, and after recovering from cancer, I walked 800 kilometres solo across Spain and it changed my life.
Since 2022, when Gerry and I retired, we’ve been on a mission to wander our way around the world walking where we can, with day hikes and city walks, travelling slowly and creating our own stories along the way.
If you dream of exploring distant shores or walking your own Camino, you’re in the right place. Here we share our itineraries, experiences and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.
Looking for ideas to spark your next adventure?
These are the guides that our readers return to again and again — from step-by-step Camino walking routes and stages to a few of our unforgettable slow travel experiences.
Camino de Santiago Guides
Camino Frances: Daily Walking Guide to Every Stage
How Hard is Day 1 from St Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles
Sarria to Santiago: Guide to Walking the Last 100 km
Portuguese Camino Coastal Route: Every Stage from Porto to Santiago
We Retired. Now We’re Walking and Travelling the World
We’ve called France home for almost 20 years, but our love of walking and slow travel keeps pulling us to new places.
These days your 50s are the new 30s, and your 60s are just the start of the next adventure! We waited half a lifetime to get started but as a wise young Bedouin once told me in Dana in Jordan: every sunrise is a new opportunity.
We’re always on the move — here’s where you’ll find our most recent adventures.
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Whether you’re planning your first walk to Santiago or dreaming of distant shores, start exploring here.
