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  1. Kobe

    Hiking poles vs staff

    "but the majority of the Frances is easy walking." Except when it is not. We need to portray an accurate picture of the Camino for those planning their first trek. There are several descents that can be somewhat treacherous for those less nimble on their feet. It was on these, many with loose...
  2. Kobe

    Walking Sticks! (yes, i know)

    Wonderful. thanks for your replies.
  3. Kobe

    Walking Sticks! (yes, i know)

    Sorry for the confusion. I was asking how to transport poles as checked baggage from Santiago. I have access to mailing tubes and such at home but plan to dispose of those in Paris. I’m wondering how folks enclose their poles in an acceptable manner so as to be able to transport them home from...
  4. Kobe

    Walking Sticks! (yes, i know)

    Yes. Poles would not be allowed in the cabin. I was referring to transporting them as checked baggage. Are you saying that Santiago allows them to be checked “naked?”
  5. Kobe

    Walking Sticks! (yes, i know)

    Yes, another hiking pole question... I understand that one cannot check poles on flights out of Santiago. I plan to transport them using a disposable mailing tube as a checked bag on the flight to Paris. I am wondering how folks manage to bring their poles home? Also, when training for the...
  6. Kobe

    Using a Cell Phone in Portugal: Tips for Traveling Canadians

    Thought I would share my new-found phone/usage/plan knowledge gained over several hours today. T-Mobile is a company based in Germany. They are currently offering a 55+ Magenta Max plan for $90/mo for 2 lines. This includes a generous trade-in plan where I could exchange my iPhone 7 for an...

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