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?
You’ll find oodles of content from our walking guides, travel tips, itineraries and stories — start with the Camino de Santiago or dive right into our slow travel adventures.
Camino de Santiago
Route guides, planning tips & gear advice after walking 22 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 then, I’ve walked 22 Caminos (and counting), started a walking club, trained as a Lowland Leader with the British Mountaineering Association, volunteered in the Pilgrim Office and albergues and guided hundreds of new pilgrims along the Camino.
Since 2022, when Gerry and I retired, we’ve been on a mission to wander our way around the world — walking where we can, 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.
