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Have you ever tried to put a tent back into the ludicrously small bag it came in? Your Altus stuff-sack has done you a favour. It assessed your stress levels and concluded they required no further enhancement.
Just roll the damned thing into...
In my opinion the easiest is DFW to MAD - they have two non-stops daily 5pm and 9:40pm. Then Madrid to Pamplona via train, bus or flight (I prefer train) overnight in Pamplona then either taxi or mid-day bus to St. Jean Pied de Port. Make a...
The only leeches I have heard about on the Caminos are the human kind - such as those who have the means, but leave nothing or just a couple of Euros at donativo albergues.
If you want to spend your limited time playing with public transport go for it! Otherwise just walk from wherever you can get to to wherever can get to. There is plenty of non-bookable accommodation in and near Burgos. Take a sleeping bag just in...
I think Guadalupe remains the only place with a “clothing optional” Michelin starred restaurant but times are changing. Meanwhile clean clothes and shoes and a little enthusiasm is all that is required by anywhere I’ve squandered the children’s...
I've done both and the forest route is very beautiful but hard on the knee's and poles are a must. When it's wet you should not take the forest as it will be very difficult to keep from slipping.
@batty, You've not said where you "heard" that but it's provoked a chuckle or two. Northern Iberia doesn't have a rainy season. It has Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter, or Primavera, Verano, Otoño & Invierno, if you prefer. And it can rain in any...
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