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  1. Jeff Crawley

    Squeezing the last bit of juice out of a phone battery

    Some of you may be aware of this but it was new to me. While sorting out a problem one of my brothers had with his mobile phone I came upon this feature - it may come in handy in some circumstances - I was thinking of the poor lad who has disappeared in Spain, last heard of with a low phone...
  2. M

    Sim Cards (again I Know!)

    hi folks what sim card can i get to have the same number in australia and spain. My phone is Android unlocked and has 2 sim card capacity. My home sim is flagged differently but OPTUS based. Always find it very awkward with bookings flights etc asking what your number will be while you are in...
  3. witsendwv

    Making A Map

    I have been trying to figure out how to make a walking map similar to those of Wise Pilgrim (little dots along the way)! The only apps I have found draw straight lines from point to point. Is it possible to make a similar map in advance or only by walking? Any help is appreciated.
  4. OzAnnie

    Apps /gps - trail maps/ questions

    I have often wondered just how many apps other pilgrims have loaded on their phones for assisting them while walking any camino in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy etc . I do think that having an app with gps is good insurance / (on the more less travelled routes especially). Apart from the gps...
  5. Philtration

    Orange Problem With US Iphones

    I have an iPhone 14 and got an eSIM one month contract with Orange when I arrived in Spain a month ago. Right away there were problems. It did most basic things, but I couldn’t use most WiFi calling and had problems with WhatsApp functionality. I went into a couple of Orange stores but quickly...
  6. D

    App for logging your trip.

    I am looking for an easy app or source for sharing writing and photos / videos for family and friends to see live while I am on the Camino. Easy to use post content using my I phone. Ideas?
  7. stewinyvr

    Canadian Pilgrims - Freedom Mobile Question

    Hi fellow Canadian pilgrims. Has anyone used the Roam Beyond plan from Freedom Mobile whilst on the Camino? I am curious about how well it works in Spain. It seems like a good option vs getting a local SIM. thanks in advance Stewart
  8. B

    Be careful with phones.

    My friend got pick-pocketed in Barcelona. Took just a few minutes to realize, but it was too late. Here's the concern. He had EVERYTHING on his phone. Credit cards, airline reservations, maps, contacts, everything. Only phone number he could remember was his wife's number back in US. He...
  9. C

    Options for cell service on Camino Norte

    My two college age kids are walking the Camino Norte in a few weeks and are trying to determine the best options for cell service. They have WhatsApp when wifi is available but want to have general cell service. Is it best to get a SIM card or E SIM when they arrive in Spain, buy a burner phone...
  10. M

    Which apps for family to track me

    Hello, I am 16 days out from "boots on the ground" on the Frances route. As I am a solo female pilgrim My family wants to be able to find me any time day or night as I make my way across Spain. Any suggestions for an app or GPS tracker that they can use from the US to locate me?
  11. M

    E-sim for both portugal and Spain

    Buen Camino everyone. First timer here. Going to be starting my camino from porto at the end of this month and trying to find an e-sim that will work in both Portugal and Spain. I will there for approx 35 days. Should I buy online before I leave or just get at the airport when I arrive?
  12. J

    Wifi Connections Irun to SdC

    Hello everyone, I will have to work digitally about every other day from Irun to SdC (bringing an iPad). What are the wifi connections like along the entire route? What about the Primitivo? Thanks.
  13. B

    vodafone sim purchase

    Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a Vodafone sim card in SJPD or any other town . I start in SJPD I prefer to have a sim rather then a esim
  14. KariannNor

    Best weather app for Spain?

    Well, as the title asks..
  15. KarinaH

    My Buen Camino app is crashing!!

    **Update** I reached out to the developer and a fix is in! unistalled the app again, and reinstalled the new updated version, and it works like a charm again! Hi! I am 15 days out from my Camino, and suddenly my Buen Camino app is crashing every time I try to look at my stages! I have rebooted...
  16. K_Lynn

    Camino banner map - where to buy?

    I had bought the long Camino banner-style map in Santiago and finally got around to having it framed. The framers managed to tear my map and I'm in need of a replacement. Does anyone know where to get one online? I have seen it on Etsy, but I hate Etsy and would rather send my money elsewhere...
  17. trecile

    New Wise Pilgrim feature

    Michael @wisepilgrim had mentioned a new feature that he was developing for Wise Pilgrim, and it looks like it is now in operation. You can check the app and see in real time how many beds are left in an albergue. I imagine that there are a limited number of albergues participating in this...
  18. senora1

    Am I the only one perplexed by WhatsApp?

    I’m leaving soon for CP and again attempted to use what’s app without success. I was trying to call a hotel in Spain, it just rings but nothing else. A few years ago I tried using in within Spain to reach my albergue, instead I got someone in South America! I would like an inexpensive way to...
  19. B

    Best app to accurately record distances, elevation and descent per day

    I'm looking for the best app to use whilst walking on the Camino. Usually I just rely on my Apple watch but I'm leaving that at home, so need an app use that I can pause at rest stops etc...
  20. S

    Difficult to read yellow route on Buen Camino app

    Hello everyone, I am planning to do the Portuguese Camino Coastal route next month and have been using the Android Buen Camino app for advice and suggestions etc. I like it very much but came across one issue, when looking at the map of the route my coastal trek appears as a rather faint...

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