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    Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today

    My sincerest condolences for your family’s loss. Prayer for this trying times .
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    Do you have any advice for potential flight disruption?

    Upgrade or get travel insurance that covers flight cancellations. It buys you peace of mind.
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    Where do you carry your valuables?

    I use something like this in metros. You clip it to your waist, and instead of its face out, I have it in my pants and pressed on my body. When I have the shirt tuck out it's not noticeable.
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    New airport strikes loom for Portugal

    Heads up my fellow pilgrims . Please note and be prepared New Airport strikes looms for Portugal
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    Pickpocketed on Porto Metro

    I wear a ScotteVest with multiple inside pockets when traveling to pickpocket prone areas
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    Vicarie pro

    Can you have two separate if you are walking for 2 intentions, one who passed away and one fighting against cancer? I would like to present it to them or their loved ones.
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    Madrid early check-in

    Only to guarantee an early check in is to book the night before and inform the hotel.
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    Wake up alarm

    My watch has a vibrating alarm then my iPhone vibrating only alarm as a backup (set for 5 minutes after my watch) that I put under my pillow.
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    Camino Pilgrim from the Philippines

    Mabuhay doing the route this year 2023 :D
    • gargar
    • Post #104
    • Camino de Santiago Forum: Asia
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    Any update Hospital de Peregrinos San Juan Bautista?

    Would anyone know if they are open already this year? I am really looking forward to stay with them .
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    Apple Air Tag

    Been using Apple Airtags on my Luggage thru out Asia my travels this year in Asia. It's comforting to see my bag on the plane and airport when I arrive.
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    Two step bank verification texts

    with my banks which i have already tried in different parts of the world as long as the app is already installed, it doesn't matter. To try turn off your mobile data. Then connect on your wifi. Use your bank app . It should go thru. Then you will get the 2-factor code on your mobile SMS then...
  13. gargar

    Two step bank verification texts

    I carry a dual sim phone . The my Home sim number is on roaming but no roaming data. So I can still get 2 factor authentication .
  14. gargar

    Packing List : Food - What food/nutritional items are in your bag, when you leave home ?

    Thanks for this will try it out since we don't have these in Asia where I am currently based. I will still bring my Pocari since I know the taste however I will try this out. Thanks
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    Packing List : Food - What food/nutritional items are in your bag, when you leave home ?

    None since part of travel is experiencing new food. the closest would be Pocari Powder Sachet for my electrolytes. Which service me well during hot treks and if ever bout with diarrhea .
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