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Hello Eveeyone,
I am leaving very soon for my first Camino, and I wasn't worried about using my debit card at ATMs along the way -- until I found out that many European ATMs require a card with a chip.
Has anyone had problems using a non-chip card? Any suggestions/feedback will be greatly...
Hi,
I recently got a very good deal for a September flight from the east coast (USA) to Madrid round trip. The flight is American airlines, operated by Iberia Air.
Good luck and Buen Camino!
Hello,
Would someone please recommend a good way to travel from Madrid to Astorga? I'm flying into Madrid early in the morning and would like to reach my starting point in Astorga the same day.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Buen Camino!
Hello,
First time international traveler with a quick question: is it better to book a flight to Spain with an agent versus booking independently online? I'll also be looking for travel insurance.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Buen Camino :)
Thank you all so much for sharing your thoughts on this -- I really appreciate it! I have decided to fly into Madrid, and I will be securing my valuables in an underclothes waist pack (I'm thinking PacSafe).
I'm still nervous about looking lost and vulnerable, but armed with common sense and...
Hello All,
I am planning to walk my first camino this September, and I have a quick travel question. Coming from the US, would it be better to fly into Madrid or Bilbao in order to begin in Astorga?
I had initially planned on flying into Madrid, but I've been doing too much Internet research...
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