Susie TaaffeChief of Staff, RAMMP · Chief of Staff & Strategic Operator | AI-First | RAMMP | Building What Doesn’t Exist Yet

Solo Female Traveler's Guide to Spain's Camino de Santiago

29 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this video, solo traveler Susie Taaffe recounts her 800‑kilometer trek across northern and central Spain on the Camino de Santiago, emphasizing that walking alone—especially as a woman—felt consistently safe. She describes the ever‑present flow of fellow pilgrims, which creates a reassuring sense of community: you can always stop for help because someone will soon pass by. The hostels along the route operate on a trust‑based system; unlike typical accommodations, travelers routinely leave phones charging on tables and backpacks unattended without fear of theft. Taaffe highlights that the Camino’s culture fosters a uniquely secure environment for solo female hikers, with numerous other women traveling alone and never experiencing threats or discomfort.

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I walked 800 kilometers across the north of Spain and then kind of through the center of Spain. And most days I walked on my own. Even when I was on days when I was walking alone, I never felt unsafe. I never got that spidey feeling, that sense of, oh, this is an unsafe environment. And you always know that there's people ahead or there's people behind. So if you need something, you can stop and someone will eventually come along. Even in the towns that I walked through and the places that you stay at night, like, In normal life, you would never leave your phone charging on a table in a hostel. Yeah. Not in a million years. Or you would never leave your backpack unattended. You'd always lock it away in a locker. But on the Camino, it is such a safe environment for everyone. There were lots of solo female travelers. Never ever once did I feel unsafe. I never felt threatened. I never felt— yeah, it's a wonderfully safe environment.