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    Checking in Backpack as hold baggage

    Good luck with all that. Maybe it's different in Europe, but in the US, the airline is required to transport the luggage to where you are, they're not required to pay for your lodging. Hell, I missed an international connection last time I was returning home to Mexico and it was the airlines...
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    Checking in Backpack as hold baggage

    After working in the legal department at United Airlines for a couple years and receiving hundreds of calls about lost/delayed bags, I never check unless I really have zero choice (which has only happened 4-5 times in the last decade and generally only when I'm relocating to a new city/country)...
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    Checking in Backpack as hold baggage

    Personally I'd never check my pack on the way to a trip. BUt, if you must, you can wrap it in heavy plastic wrap, put it inside a cheap duffel bag, put it inside a heavy plastic bag, etc. Some airlines will have plastic bags at the counter but you have to ask and not always. If I have to...
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    Lockers at Madrid airport

    A quick google search for "madrid luggage storage" turned up 1.4 million results so you might want to read the first couple. I think a lot depends on size of bag, length of time stored, etc. another option might be to store it at the hotel you'll be using.
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    Caroline has to stop her taxi service Pamplona - SJPdP

    For anyone canceling/changing plans, make sure you let the hotel you booked with know why. If they start seeing a trend they might raise a fuss about it with the tourist board.
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    3 stages of Transit

    There are many threads which give detailed instructions on how to get to/from certain cities so you might want to do a bit of searching on the forum. Good luck!
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    Carry-on vs. Hold luggage vs. shipped package Santiago to It

    No airline is going to let you carry a knife on board, so that's not even an option. The poles seem to vary so they're a risk. Personally I'll be buying a knife/poles when I land. If you have a reservation for the first night, I'd see about shipping your poles there if you don't want to check...
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    US to Spain - What Airline?

    In general, you'll get a better ROI from a cash-back card than an airline card (this is assuming you don't fly a LOT already - in which case you'd probably already have your favorite). They generally have lower (if any) fees, better bonuses and you aren't stuck with one airline (family of...
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    Need to rent a horse to do the pilgrimage HELP!

    Agree, I'd prefer horse droppings to human. I'd also prefer horse to bike. :)
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    Uh-oh. I'm in trouble aren't I? LHR to STN

    I would also probably take a taxi if you miss the first bus. It'll be more expensive, yes. But, it'll be faster and easier.
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    Alternating horseback and walking

    I highly doubt that you'd be able to just pick and choose when and where you wanted to use a horse. At least not without a LOT of time, effort and money. You would either have to rent a horse for the entire way and take care of it yourself or pay for someone else to care for/transport it when...
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    Alternating horseback and walking

    I'm curious about the horse thing...what would you do with it otherwise? Would you have it all the time and use it as a pack horse when not riding? Would you try to arrange to have it meet you in specific places? Would you bring it yourself or try to buy/rent one at the beginning of the trip...
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    Seeking lower airfare - September 2012

    Check Air Berlin. That's who I ended up going with. They're just starting international long-hauls so are having some good deals. My 1-way from NYC to Barcelona on 5 Sept was $400. My return from Berlin to NYC on 9 Jan was $350. You don't have to book RT right now or with the same airline...
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    When should I book my flight home?

    If you're not on a time schedule, why not spend a bit more time in Europe. If you're going to be spending that much money to get to/from you might as well get the most bang for your buck. Personally my trip will be about 4 months total and encompass many countries. You also might find that...

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