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    In Defense of Booking Com

    Exactly. Do you want to worry about that extra step or just enjoy your wine and padron pimientos?
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    In Defense of Booking Com

    As mentioned earlier, booking.com does have benefits for the operator, but also adds cost. It’s up to the operator to decide whether it’s worth it to them. It does not make booking.com evil for charging for their services. The operator is free to use them or not use them. Although it is not...
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    In Defense of Booking Com

    Not very good business either as those people will be leaving reviews on booking.com
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    In Defense of Booking Com

    Same thing could be said of accepting credit cards. Or having a website. Or providing wifi for your guests. As consumer expectations evolve businesses must adapt or fade away. It's that way in any industry.
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    In Defense of Booking Com

    I think something else to think about is that not all of us use albergues. Some of us prefer private rooms (not trying to open this debate). In this case, it makes more sense to book ahead. Most pensiones, hostals, and hotels are on booking.com. PS. I'm aware that some albergues have private...
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    In Defense of Booking Com

    It’s like Uber and the taxi industry. I don’t know how many times in the past that I called for a taxi and was told that it was on the way and then waited and waited while they obviously made other pickups or stops. Or was surprised when I got the bill for a cab ride. Uber shows exactly when the...
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    In Defense of Booking Com

    I don't understand the complaints about booking.com. Nobody is putting a gun to the head of the hotel owners and making them use the service. I've booked via phone calls, emails, and booking.com. I definitely prefer booking.com. No back and forth needed, just click and you're done. Plus...
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    Best place to exchange dollars for euros?

    I checked with my broker at Wells Fargo and they offer the same card/service for my brokerage account. So I will be getting a card from them. thanks for the suggestions everyone. Ps. I live on a small town on the border with Mexico, while there are plenty of places to obtain pesos I’m sure...
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    Best place to exchange dollars for euros?

    I don’t expect shop owners or bar owners to change money for me. To suggest otherwise is presumptuous. That’s why I posted my question.
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    Best place to exchange dollars for euros?

    Starting from SJPP in mid May. I know you can exchange money at the airport, but the exchange rate isn’t so great. Any other suggestions?
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    Travel company or do it myself?

    I always thought that too. But I saw a post somewhere where the person said that having everything booked ahead of time was very liberating because you never had to worry about having a place to stay for the night. It is unfortunate that the spontaneity is disappearing.
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    Travel company or do it myself?

    I posted this a few years ago: I just did St. Jean to Logrono lat week and booked through a tour company. Because I was travelling to Europe for business I had my business clothes/suitcase with me and needed to have my bag transferred this option made the most sense for me. Secondly, I snore...
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    Security of backpack contents during flights

    Well this is the OP's question, "Has anyone experienced items being removed from their backpack in these circumstances? "
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    Security of backpack contents during flights

    I can understand your concern about your pack getting lost if checked. However, it's hard for me to picture that there should be anything in your pack that would be worth stealing. Basically all you have is a change of clothes and some toiletries. Surely there are suitcases on your flight...
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    Transport from Biarritz

    Bus from Biaritz to Bayonne, then train to SJPP is easy too.
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    how do i get to st. jean from paris?

    https://www.rome2rio.com/

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