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We commenced walking the Via Podiensis on Saturday 13th April 2024. We are from Australia and find it easier to bring our stuff for the Camino in a suitcase, as we have extra clothes for before and after our Camino.
We hoped to be able to send...
Hi, Orbitur Angeiras
https://www.orbitur.pt/en/destinations/region-north/orbitur-angeiras
offered discounts to pilgrims last time I walked through, try them. Just north of Matoshinos. They have cute little self catering chalets.
Roamless looks promising, and I'd be interested in your impression of it once you've used it. If you can follow up with a post to share your thoughts after your walk, that would be great. Buen Camino!
I didn't mind the installation so much but it was the constant checking every day that I had not lost it. I leave in 6 weeks so I think I'll give Airalo a try.
Thanks Anne
Hi there,
As I recall the top up packages came in a variety of data amounts and date ranges, so I didn't have to top up for 30 days if I just needed another week or so. You can go to their website (airalo.com) and see the prices and various top...
I have used Airalo in several countries, including Spain, France, Germany, and Latin America. I typically get a regional sim for where I am traveling. I have had good experiences with them. The one time I had an issue installing the e-sim, their...
You'll have wet feet, but that's ok. They'd be wet even with waterproof shoes. Once at your lodging, pull out your insoles and stuff newspaper into your shoes. They'll be dry enough for the next day. You don't need a pack cover or a rain jacket...
I did not use hiking poles and didn't feel I needed them. The terrain was not steep or technical on this route, so I didn't need any help with stability, and my knees are fine. But if you like them for knee support, you should use them. Bom...
Minimising your environmental impact having made the entirely avoidable decision to fly halfway round the world does seem to be attempting to shut the stable door after the horse has bolted.
Staying as long as one can so as to average out the...
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