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I did Portuguese route last summer - I had no issues at all using a 6 digit pin in ATM's in Portugal or Spain. I only used ATM's that were tied to big popular banks, during banking hours, just in case there was an issue. Would withdraw the...
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I just want to know if anyone had any success (or trouble conversely on that matter) using your Visa Debit Card with 6-digit PIN when withdrawing Euros in ATMs in France and Spain? Just want to get an update as it seems there's conflicting...
I don't know about San Sebastian itself, nor that particular restaurant -- but I live next to Monte-Carlo, and nowadays it's really only in the more formal circumstances that more formal dress is necessary.
Most men nowadays (and women) (sadly...
I am assuming that you are visiting SS before doing the Camino Frances as you say you are travelling to Saint Jean after. Maybe you could bring the “right”clothing to SS. When you are leaving for St Jean forward them to Ivar and you can pick them...
I think the suggestion about sending to Ivar is a great one, but I also think you will be fine in the trail shoes. I was at a funeral service yesterday and noticed that a huge number of the people attending, though they were dressed in suits or...
I ate at Michelin restaurants along my last Camino … Arzak? I had the same concern. For shoes, I packed a pair of AllBirds instead of flip flops / crocs as my evening shoe. You can dress them up they are super light weight and you just wash them...
I haven't been to a Michelin restaurant in SS but have been to 2 in/near Bilbao. Both times I was surprised by how casual the other diners were dressed. I went for smart casual the first time then looked over and noticed the folks in the table...
My buddy and I went to a Michelin restaurant (Mugaritz) in San Sebastian after completing our Camino in 2018. We bought nice clothes in Burgos (H&M) - dress shirt, slacks, shoes. In my opinion only the dress shirt was needed - and that was more...
I have not read the majority of these responses, but your "pressed-collared shirt" already speaks volumes to me.🙂 I usually don't worry much on the Camino, but I do bring an attractive scarf to jazz up my pilgrim attire. Once I'm seated, it's...
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