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Is there an app for ATM locations on the Camino France?
@t2andreo Thanks. That was a very through post. I am on the other coast in Cape Coral. What service provider do you have? I have AT&T ... last year I added their Passport plan for a month while I was in Europe. What did you do to gain international access on your phone?
T-Mobile charges USD 20 for each minute when making or accepting those calls. So, over five-weeks this July & August when I was at Santiago, I took or made exactly six calls, for USD 1.20. That was cheaper than paying for some separate plan.
I'm hoping you meant USD 0.20 rather than USD 20, or your expectation of a total of USD 1.20 is going to result in a heart attack when you get your actual bill!
I downloaded Camino Wise Pilgrim. It has been great. Just make sure you get the one titled FRANCES (if that's the walk you are doing) as there is one for all the Camino walks.Hola - what are the best Apps for smartphones available for the Camino Frances please?
Also are there any online maps of this route which have proved useful?
Thanks
John
Hola - what are the best Apps for smartphones available for the Camino Frances please?
Also are there any online maps of this route which have proved useful?
Thanks
John
I used eCamino which is based on John Brierley's guide.
I think all these are likely already covered, but here is my list:
APPS:
• Guidebook: eCamino app, based on John Brieley’s book
• ebook guidebook: Walking Guide to the Camino de Santiago by Gerald Kelly (uses data from www.csj.org.uk).
• Camino Frances app, download at www.wisepilgrim.com (excellent)
• Offline map: MapsMe – uses Camino Frances GPS track
• Google Translate for iPhone (also available for Android). Supports voice-recognition. Download Spanish for offline use.
• Blogging/ travel app (looks fab; can submit post while offline): http://findpenguins.com
• Blogging: free wordpress.com, iPhone. Convenient to update friends/family on progress (supports photos and videos)
Hi Gerald, my apology! I have removed the reference in my post.
When I researched apps, I found your app included in a 'best of' listing. It referenced the data source so I copied it as well. If I can locate the site where I initially saw this info, I will lyk so you can correct the record. Thanks, and again my apologies!
Out of multiple apps I've used over the last 24 days walking maps.me has been the top out of all of them ( it's not Camino related but is awesome)Hola - what are the best Apps for smartphones available for the Camino Frances please?
Also are there any online maps of this route which have proved useful?
Thanks
John
The cost for this "app"is $13.99 (I think this is AUD - but will confirm). CheersI have no experience with apps but checkout http://trekopedia.com/?page_id=469
The page number 469 is for the Camino Francés.
I just checked out the the Trekopedia app at Google Play from my PC here in the States and it said it cost $9.99. I presume the price presented depends on the location you are in.The cost for this "app"is $13.99 (I think this is AUD - but will confirm). Cheers
I used Camino Pilgrim. I got it free from Google Playstore. It had a lot of good basic info ie distances, elevations, albergues (with address/contact details/no of beds) and other local facilities.Hola - what are the best Apps for smartphones available for the Camino Frances please?
Also are there any online maps of this route which have proved useful?
Thanks
John
GPS - Maps.me - once you download the requisite provincial maps and a shared Camino GPS track file, you have a very accurate routing capability, as well as a very good "between towns" mapping capability. Any guide "book" or app will necessarily have a rudimentary mapping capability. For precise mapping, outside of towns and cities, GPS is the present state-of-the-art. I tried three or four GPS mapping apps recommended here in the Forum, but found Maps.me to be the best, easiest to learn and use, and most accurate for walking the Camino.
I haven't tried this yet but ...How did you download the Camino GPS track file?
It is a great app. The name is the Camino Companion by Guthook. I have used it along with the Wise Pilgrim. Unlike Wise Pilgrim, it has offline maps. I used it exclusively on tha Appalachian Trail a couple of year's ago
I just sent you a very detail response to your survey. Let me know if I can help further. I leave May 7th for my second Camino Frances, but I know there is a Camino Portuguese in my future. I would love to see what you come up with!I'm a fellow pilgrim and have become obsessed with it. I'm also a software engineer and wanted to combine my two passions, so I'm in the process of doing research to create another app. Essentially, I've evaluated all of the options available and think I can make a better one.
If you'd like to provide insights and suggestions, please fill out this 3-5 min survey. Thanks!
I just sent you a very detail response to your survey. Let me know if I can help further. I leave May 7th for my second Camino Frances, but I know there is a Camino Portuguese in my future. I would love to see what you come up with!
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