In this installment of 'Planning Your Camino' I cover packing, money, and phones. Learn how much to pack, how much money you may require, and how to stay connected while you walk the Camino.

It is important to stay hydrated while walking the Camino de Santiago, so part of planning your Camino is planning what to drink!

There is a vast range in accommodations on the Camino de Santiago. In this post I will explain some of the bed options.

Planning your Camino de Santiago means choosing a route. This blog posts covers some of the factors to consider.

Are you planning your Camino? If you are considering taking your own steps on one of the ancient pilgrimage routes, then you have some choices to make!

Diego Adventures: I have been playing around in my mind about stories for Diego, the little knitted Camino mascot who joined me on my Camino adventures in 2025.

Whether it is a pilgrimage or the Master Key Experience, completing the journey can be bittersweet. But really, Commencement does not mean you are finished. It just means you are moving to a new phase or a new journey.

During the Master Key Experience we study the 7 Laws of the Mind - putting the power of thought to work in our lives!

If you have been dreaming about walking the Camino de Santiago in Europe - stop dreaming and start doing! Here are some tips to start you on your first Camino!

I was a guest on the Pilgrims' Podcast, where Bradley Chermside interviews pilgrims who have walked the Camino de Santiago.

So, what is a Master Key? What about a Master Key System? Why do we need to have a Master Key Experience, and what does that even mean?

Here is my interview with Barbara LaPointe about the Wanderlust Chronicles!

This is Kindness Week - but you can Choose Kindness every week.

Persistence is not just a suggestion, but is a way of life to help you to focus on working toward your goals, your best life!

A what? Yes, a Mental Diet! Mental Diet - Change your Point of View You may ask – what does pilgrimage have to do with the Mental Diet? I would answer – Everything! The importance of a nutritious diet for the body and mind We all know how important it is to maintain a nutritious diet of food, especially when walking the Camino! We need to feed our bodies with healthy foods so we have the strength to continue our journey! Ask me about those awesome pilgrim menus – 4 cou

I was interviewed by Dan Mullins on My Camino - The Podcast. We talked about the Camino, The Master Key System, my books and journal, and Diego the donkey!

Every day is a day for Gratitude, but on this Thanksgiving Day, I celebrate by adding some book quotes from Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim.

This Saturday and Sunday, September 27–28, you can download Arlene Laskey’s Amazon Best Seller, Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim, absolutely FREE on Amazon!

Here are three life lessons to help start your journey of self-discovery.

If you like to read about the Camino, check out this post about Camino books.