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  1. hieudovan

    Is it wise to book one-way flight, London to southern France, and book return when ready?

    I live in California. Very expensive 1-way tickets to Europe. I've walked 4 Caminos and had always bought 2-way tickets. Much cheaper. Once I was able to get roundtrip tickets for less than $US500 due to a sale. I overestimate my walk by a couple of days. If I made good times, I slowed down. No...
  2. hieudovan

    how to travel the camino for first timer from malaysia asia

    Celina, usually one walks the camino with a group or "alone" (one is never alone). I lived in Ipoh, Malaysia 1970-73. I started camino walking with the Frances as it's the most popular. The time that you have for walking determines your starting point. Buen camino.
  3. hieudovan

    Santiago to Barajas Transportation

    Thanks for all of your comments on my overnight bus plan. It would be foolhardy to not heed the advice of well travelled peregrinos. Looks like I'm in for a new experience. Trenhotel it is. Thanks to all for your helpful assistance. It's time to pack for my May 1 departure. Buen camino. -Hieu
  4. hieudovan

    Santiago to Barajas Transportation

    Addendum - Peregrina, I checked out one of your links and found the solution that fits my situation perfectly: "That leaves you with overnight bus, which arrives at T4 (the new Barajas terminal) at 7 am. Leaves Santiago at 9:30 pm and costs 47 euros." I'll be taking this bus, having plenty of...
  5. hieudovan

    Santiago to Barajas Transportation

    Thank you Wharinharangi and Peregrina. I'll look into the resources. I'll need to be at Barajas at noon on June 13. I'm a worrier when it comes to travel, i.e., I don't want to miss my nonrefundable flight. In 2012 my bus arrived the night before my morning flight. I just wanted to make...
  6. hieudovan

    Santiago to Barajas Transportation

    I will need to go from Santiago to Barajas for my return flight. I've found only one post on this topic (dated 2011). I had used this post to plan my bus ride back to Barajas in 2012. The bus trip I took was fine. However, I'm leaning toward a flight this year as time might be an issue...
  7. hieudovan

    Trains from Madrid to Sevilla

    Thanks Annie. I have Saturday "free" before walking on Sunday, May 4. The Italica photos look quite interesting. I'll start there in the morning then walk around Sevilla in the afternoon/evening before returning to Triana for the night. I understand that the markets will be closed on Sunday...
  8. hieudovan

    Trains from Madrid to Sevilla

    Thank you Laurie, Alan and Falcon. I feel better and better as I prepare for the VdLP. Reminded me of 2012 when I was preparing to walk the camino for the first time, the CF. The generosity, camaraderie and helpfulness of the peregrinos made it a wonderful experience for me. I am looking...
  9. hieudovan

    Trains from Madrid to Sevilla

    Thank you Laurie. I was just on the RENFE site and tried to buy a ticket for the 3 pm train. I was able to enter everything except the date of departure. Despite clicking on "May 2" on the calendar provided, only "NaNa/NaNa/NaNa" showed up in the field, which RENFE rejected as an "incorrect...
  10. hieudovan

    Trains from Madrid to Sevilla

    Thank you Alan. That is very helpful information on the train. Now I can cross another item off my preparation list. I have received conflicting information about booking ahead or at the time of arrival. I've read on another thread that with Targeta Dorada, it'd be better/cheaper to book...
  11. hieudovan

    Trains from Madrid to Sevilla

    I will arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport 10 am Friday, May 2. I plan to stay at Triana Backpackers for Friday and Saturday nights and start walking on Sunday. Here are my questions. I am 65 and plan on getting the Targeta Dorada and take the train to Sevilla Friday afternoon. Which train is...
  12. hieudovan

    Ski Poles on USA Planes as Carry On Beginning April 25, 2012

    Obviously you need to check further about hiking/walking poles. However, if ski poles are OK, then collapsible hiking poles surely should be all right. I plan to walk Sept this year or sometime next year. I definitely will bring my hiking poles as carry-on along with my backpack. Buen...

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