How to start a blog

[travelingtrish]

I am planning to do the Camino next April. I would like to write a blog as I go. I have no idea how to best do this. Should I rely on 'net cafes, or invest in a mini note book, ipad? I do need to have a key pad and I can get one for the ipad.
I also see a 'My Camino' blog site, but again have no idea how to get into that. Any and all advice very welcome.
cheers, Trish

 

[Choweth]

I currently have a WordPress Blog (link should be in my signature.) I plan on keeping it updated as much as I can while I am walking from Le Puy to Santiago in March/April/May. I absolutely love WP and there is an app that allows you to easily update and add pictures, even videos. My phone can connect to the WiFi and I won't have to carry extra technology, even though I would love to-I don't want to have to worry about it. I will also have a journal. Are you going in 2014 or 2015?

 

[Healing Pilgrim]

I second Choweth/Pilgrim on the Run's vote, Wordpress hosts my blog too! User-friendly, lots of options, and you can get a one set up (free or low annual fee) in just a couple of hours. I'm not planning to carry any hi-tech gadgets, so I'll only update my blog whenever I happen to find a convenient time and spot to log on Good luck, and have fun!

 

[dfitzg773]

I walked the Camno Frances last year and also blogged using Wordpress. I found internet available somewhere (albergue, internet cafe, bar, bakery, etc.) alomost every day.

Dan
www.danssamcinotravels.wordpress.com

 

[travelingtrish]

Thanks, but could you all pretend I am a dummy and start from scratch. I don't even know what Word Press is?? Also I am going in 2014

 

[C clearly]

Good that you have some time! The only way to learn is to try it. Like any computer endeavour, sometimes it is so easy, but other times you will spend hours figuring out how to do something trivial.

Go to www.wordpress.com and get started. They have put a lot effort into explaining what to do. If you have trouble, maybe get someone to set things up so you can just enter posts.

It is easier to set things up on a proper computer, but you need to get some practice working with whatever device you plan to take.

Good luck!

 

[Davroos]

I use travelpod. There is no setting up, you create a username, and it gives you unlimited space for photos/videos. You can place email addresses in there or link to a facebook account. Write your story, push send, and all your contacts get the info

 

[travelingtrish]

Davroos,
thanks for your reply to my bloggy question. Did you just use available ''net along the way or did you have an ipad or similar? If the available 'net are they set up so you can download photos off the memory card?
thanks

 

[mspath]

travelingtrish,

Many of us use Google Blogger to create our blogs and Blogspot to host them. See this HELPFUL WEB with pictures on how to start. Once you have a blog you can add posts and photos to it from your smartphone or any computer. Editing is also easy so just give it a try. Nothing is written in stone!

Good luck and Buen Camino,

Margaret Meredith

 

[Pattii]

travelingtrish,

Many of us use Google Blogger to create our blogs and Blogspot to host them. See this HELPFUL WEB with pictures on how to start. Once you have a blog you can add posts and photos to it from your smartphone or any computer. Editing is also easy so just give it a try. Nothing is written in stone!

Good luck and Buen Camino,

Margaret Meredith

anyone told you lately that your are awesome Margaret? ....well you are awesome!

 

[travelingtrish]

OK I shall give a couple of these a try. to the second question, rely on internet or bring my tablet?

 

[Pattii]

Yes what is the general consensus with that? Have some of you carried tablets with you and what were your experiences?

 

[Camino2014]

I have a Tumblr blog (http://my-camino.tumblr.com/) and it works great!

All you have to do is create a Tumblr account and you've got yourself a blog to start posting with!

Much more simple than Word Press, Blogger, and others in my opinion. And it can be updated while actually on the Camino as it has a superb mobile app for iPhone/iPod.

Buen Camino! Good luck with the website.

 

[Canucks]

Yes what is the general consensus with that? Have some of you carried tablets with you and what were your experiences?

I'm lying in bed in the Roncevalles Hotel typing this at 6:37am while my wife catches a few minutes more sleep.
If you wish to stay connected, it works well....I use an ipad mini.

 

[Pattii]

I am heading to bed extremely jealous and at the same time so very excited for you both...
Bueno Camino!

 

[burritobear9]

I used my KoboArc reader which was/is wifi capable.
I had just purchased a Sony camera which was also wifi capable.
I was able to download my photos wirelessly and blog/Facebook along the way.
I had done a Himalayan trek the year before and kept a written journal,
Both are fabulous ways to go, but the ability to do it online and add photos instantly was amazing.
Buen Camino
Cheryl