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Whenever I see a thread about booking hotac I always think there is a world of difference between booking a ‘non refundable’ bed/room, and a ‘cancellable’ room/bed. I only book via booking . com but most places tend to have a non refundable rate...
I wish I had worried less about time....I was so concerned with making sure I walked X amount of miles per day, I always felt I was in a hurry to keep on schedule. Looking back now I wish I had slowed down a bit, totally enjoyed the moment and...
Day 6: Portomarin - Palas de Rei 24.3km
A tough day in the strong winds, heavy rain and cold.
We left at 7.15am, still dark, raining. I managed to persuade my camino buddy to have breakfast at the next stop in Gonzar as I was keen to get...
Time and time again this is the one topic that drives me up the wall. Thank you for posting the question though, as this forum allows for a much more intelligent discourse than others.
In short the law obliges you to to have a return ticket...
We always book round trip. Our first Camino we flew in and out of Paris and gave ourselves about 2 months total. Lots of people take much less time than that. We booked a flight from Santiago for the return. We flew to Paris. Spent a night for...
I have not, so I cannot speak specifically about it. But any app that says things like anchors them into the auditory cortex of your brain does make me wonder. It can't hurt to try though.
I can however recommend the free (donation if you wish)...
The Passenger is a great suggestion!
The station is worth a visit in its own right.
I stayed here for several days last October (2023) and really liked it.
Slight caveat: sometimes there may be a choice between windows open (thus cooler) or...
I'm a avid planner. I love the planning process.
But I don't walk my Camino to a plan.
The planning beforehand allows me to:
Know how long to allow for my Camino, so I can book flights! (most important reason)
Add is rest days and short days...
I agree, though in my case you could usually more than double that $1000. For most of my caminos I’ve travelled from Australia and needed to work out how much time to allow, give or take a few days. For a few caminos, I’ve been based in France...
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