I dont't know if that is a real problem, I run a small business and I only pay 1.35% transaction fee, taking cash to bank tcosts a lot more than that. At minimum wage it would probably cost half an hour to bank £600. A small business probably takes less than that a day.
I have walked from SJPP twice, the first was 30 March 2019 so I had to use the Vacarlos route the weather was wonderful, very warm.
The second time was in July 2023, it was a very grey day, I mentioned to the volunteers in the pilgrim office that the VC route might be a good idea, they...
I would recommend that your students take some seasoning with them. Salt and pepper are rarely available on the camino, if you like spicy food a small bottle of your favourite hot sauce will not go amiss.
How do you load credit cards with cash? I understand that you can put money on a prepaid debit debit card. Is revolut available as an app in Canada because that is really useful for foreign currency transactions.
When I did the Frances I used a Lowe Alpine I found the osprey packs too short for my height. I found it a wonderful pack, I picked up so many souvenirs that it was almost 20kg when I finished yet it actually felt much lighter when I finished than when i started.
I must be an exception to the rule. I kept my national passport, credencial and wallet in the top pocket of my rucsac. I like to know where things are. At albergues they would stay in my bag when I went to the shower my phone would be left on my bed or plugged into to a socket to charge.
The...
There have been horror stories of people waiting upto 10 weeks for a new UK passport. I applied online on 4th August and the new passport will be delivered today. I think the press got carried away when perhaps 1 individual had to wait 10 weeks because of either errors or special circumstances...
Don't panic about the renewal time. I applied for a replacement UK passport and was quoted 10 weeks. I applied online on 4tg August. Posted my old passport that day. On Tuesdays 9th August they acknowledged receipt of passport. On Friday 19th they told me that it was approved and would be going...
I tend to wake up and then immediaty.put my clothes on and pack my bedding. Rucksack packed I visit the ablutions and I am on my way. This is usually by 06:30.I am not awake and it is dark so I found out that it is best to check out the right direction the night before it looks different in the...
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