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It may be surprising to some of you but as far as the typical Swiss Army pocket knives are concerned there is an important difference between airports in EU countries and airports in the USA: Official policy in US airports says that pocket knives...
Why do you need a multitool or pocket knife? I used to always travel with a Swiss Army knife, and even thought about purchasing one when I arrived in Spain for my first Camino. The Camino is pretty darn civilized. If you want meat or cheese...
Always a chance they'll snaffle it off you for some reason or another. I had a screwdriver confiscated in Porto once, one of those DIY tools with interchangeable bits (but no blades), I didn't even remember that it was in my carry-on luggage. It...
I usually carry 2L bag in backpack, but rarely fill it to max., so it probably would be 1.5 litres. I drink about 0.5L before breakfast stop. I then have a 1L bottle in a front pouch, which I use to top up as I go, depending on distance between...
The muni in Berducedo on the Primitivo I stayed at has literally no railings on the top bunks. We were assigned the last two bunks, both top and one of them was literally tied with a cord to the handle on the window. Untying it caused the bunk to...
I will add to your fear with a short story.
During the early 1980's while doing my OE I stayed in a Youth Hostel north of Vancouver somewhere.
The rooms had bunks and a concrete floor.
I was allocated a bottom bunk. Above me was a young German...
Could not agree more with this post. Just walk shorter stages and start closer. IMO, Do not cancel! You have no idea what life may throw at you in the meantime. Go!
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