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  1. koilife

    Best transportation options from SdC to Lisbon in July

    I find far too many gaps in Rome2rio to trust it as accurate or complete. For instance, the routes shown don't account for differences between weekdays and weekends, which is pretty critical because, for instance, the schedule for the bus from SdC-->Vigo-->Porto with train to Lisbon doesn't...
  2. koilife

    Best transportation options from SdC to Lisbon in July

    That would definitely be a detour. :)
  3. koilife

    Best transportation options from SdC to Lisbon in July

    Definitely more convenient. Bom Caminho!
  4. koilife

    Best transportation options from SdC to Lisbon in July

    @trecile, we already have airfare to/from Lisbon. We're exploring the city for a few days, then starting our Camino from Fatima. I explored the notion of roundtripping from Madrid and then taking the hop to Lisbon, but there was no convenient way to make the flights work without losing a day...
  5. koilife

    Best transportation options from SdC to Lisbon in July

    My son and I are walking the CP this summer. We're looking for the best way to return to Lisbon from SdC in early July, and there no longer appear to be direct flights from SdC. I checked A Coruna and Vigo, and they don't have any direct flights either. Also, even the shortest flights...
  6. koilife

    One hour to catch bus Madrid airport to Leon?

    Be sure to let us know if you make it or miss it, and by how many minutes. We're starting a betting pool with 5 euro buy-ins . . . If it takes off, winner will have a mostly funded camino because of your question. My money is on "Makes it with 2 minutes to spare, but gets a sour look from the...
  7. koilife

    Tips and Caveats for Flying around in Europe

    Sure, these things bounce sooner or later based on how many passengers, which routes, how much competition, fewer planes in service (thank you 737MAX), what time of day the flight is, etc. But the large trend is still more or less predictable, even if the specific timing is more dynamic. I...
  8. koilife

    Tips and Caveats for Flying around in Europe

    I agree, and it's a lovely ride with all the fields of yellow wildflowers with red poppies. I am curious, and no one has really commented on it so far regarding airlines inside Europe, but what is the typical advance purchase timeframe to avoid price jumps? In the US, in very general terms...
  9. koilife

    Tips and Caveats for Flying around in Europe

    Flying out of SdC is nice, and several major airlines appear to support it to major European international airports, and their tickets don't appear to be significantly higher than the budget airlines once you figure in the potential extra fees.
  10. koilife

    Tips and Caveats for Flying around in Europe

    I agree that, once on the ground, so much becomes so irrelevant. However, the cost differential of inexpensive long-hauls plus inexpensive local hops appears to be about $400 US cheaper per person for me (others' travel will vary based on location) compared to the typical cost of direct into...
  11. koilife

    Tips and Caveats for Flying around in Europe

    You might think so until you see my vino tinto bill by the end of the Camino . . . ;) I've looked into open-jaws in the past, but they've always been much more expensive for may particular trips. I will of course check them in prep for this next trip.
  12. koilife

    Tips and Caveats for Flying around in Europe

    That's a really good point, as it could affect use of local currency, how long one can stay, additional trips through immigration/customs, and differing visa requirements. Is there a good "at a glance" website for the different countries in Europe that show the different boundaries and where...
  13. koilife

    Tips and Caveats for Flying around in Europe

    I love travelling by train (I've used Renfe extensively to get to/from Madrid, etc.). Depending on what city I fly into, where my route is, and how much time I have, that makes a lot of sense. I tend to prefer a sleeper or premier class seat with deep recline for the longer trips, and especially...
  14. koilife

    Tips and Caveats for Flying around in Europe

    In my case, I've always flown directly into Madrid from the States, so my first stop on European soil has always been my last stop. But you would have no way to know that since I didn't give my particulars . . . ;) That seems like a nod towards the non-budget airlines that would fly from the...
  15. koilife

    Tips and Caveats for Flying around in Europe

    Exactly why I'm looking to see what principles can be flushed out so I can better navigate the "depends" aisle. Which makes me laugh as Depend is a brand of disposable adult bladder leakage underwear in the US, which might come in handy if Ryan Air starts charging for bathroom usage during...
  16. koilife

    Tips and Caveats for Flying around in Europe

    Yep. I always allow for extra transfer time, even here in the States between my location and the "gateway" east coast city for delays in transfer. Even if the airline will put me on the next flight due to a delay of their making, I could lose a day. Also, I'm already assuming extra time to go...
  17. koilife

    Tips and Caveats for Flying around in Europe

    Instead of flying from the US to Madrid next summer on one airline, I'm contemplating lower-cost long-haul options to get to/from Europe, and then use independently booked airfare in Europe to get from my long-haul city to my Camino start point and then back to my long-haul city after the Camino...
  18. koilife

    Good website to search for airfares

    Agreed with Kayak.com. Don't count on summer airfare to go down. It's prime season, and you won't get better prices unless travelling after Labor Day. For summer from US to Europe, there's no "two month" low point for prices. They just steadily climb from about eight months out. For...
  19. koilife

    Pamploma

    You avoid the initial strenuous challenges of hitting the Pyrenees on Day 1, but you also miss their stunning beauty. If you are concerned about transport from Pamplona to Roncesvalles or SJPdP, there are countless threads on how to do it. Two minutes of searching will yield all kinds of...
  20. koilife

    Warning! Don't go to Atocha station in Madrid without coins in your pocket if you have to pee!

    I think you're missing the real life lesson here . . . beer makes everything better.

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