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I walked Lisbon to SdC as a solo female in 2015. I took the Brierley CP map book only..not the actual guide. I'm trying to refrain from stating what I think of all things Brierley but I'll sum it up by describing some graffiti I saw...In August this year, I will be walking solo from Lisbon to Porto on the Central route, meeting my travel companion in Porto. I just hate getting lost (yes, I know it's part of the 'experience') and am wondering if I could have your recommendations for the best step-by step directions. On my phone I have:
Wise Pilgrim
Offline Google Maps
Peregrino Online
Camino Ninja
Buen Camino
And in my day pack, Brierley
Of all of these, which do you think will be my go to, to have at my fingertips when facing a walking decision?
Frankly, the Brierley Guide is heavy and am wondering if it's necessary given the other tools I have?
I have never used a guidebook.Trecile, who is a member of this Forum, just completed a walk from Lisbon. I would PM her and ask for advice.
Me neither. I use the Wise Pilgrim app occasionally if I think I may have wandered off track, but I never really do for long. The locals always point you right in the end. OP - you're not going to get lost....or at least not for long. To my knowledge, the total number of pilgrims found dead after getting lost = 0. BTW.....sorry about the disastrous outcome to yours.....hope the wing gets back to flapping soon!I have never used a guidebook.
I had the Camino Ninja and Buen Camino apps on my phone - the Camino Ninja app was the most accurate for Lisbon to Porto.
I like Briarley’s guide for the spiritual commentary, description of optional routes (some poorly marked), and sites he suggests. But some might consider all this extraneous. I also fall into the “getting lost is part of the experience” category. Like everything else on the Camino it’s about your Camino.In August this year, I will be walking solo from Lisbon to Porto on the Central route, meeting my travel companion in Porto. I just hate getting lost (yes, I know it's part of the 'experience') and am wondering if I could have your recommendations for the best step-by step directions. On my phone I have:
Wise Pilgrim
Offline Google Maps
Peregrino Online
Camino Ninja
Buen Camino
And in my day pack, Brierley
Of all of these, which do you think will be my go to, to have at my fingertips when facing a walking decision?
Frankly, the Brierley Guide is heavy and am wondering if it's necessary given the other tools I have?
You won’t get lost on central route. Even if you do you’ll get back on track without a major delay. I got lost once at the end but a jogger came by and put us right back on it. We actually were on the original route from years ago he told us but it had been changed to what it is today.In August this year, I will be walking solo from Lisbon to Porto on the Central route, meeting my travel companion in Porto. I just hate getting lost (yes, I know it's part of the 'experience') and am wondering if I could have your recommendations for the best step-by step directions. On my phone I have:
Wise Pilgrim
Offline Google Maps
Peregrino Online
Camino Ninja
Buen Camino
And in my day pack, Brierley
Of all of these, which do you think will be my go to, to have at my fingertips when facing a walking decision?
Frankly, the Brierley Guide is heavy and am wondering if it's necessary given the other tools I have?
I used guidebooks twice before I had a smartphone.I have never used a guidebook.
I had the Camino Ninja and Buen Camino apps on my phone - the Camino Ninja app was the most accurate for Lisbon to Porto.
I took my Brierley despite the weight as it had been my constant companion in my preparations. I was glad I did. But if I thought I might be off route Camino ninja saved the day!In August this year, I will be walking solo from Lisbon to Porto on the Central route, meeting my travel companion in Porto. I just hate getting lost (yes, I know it's part of the 'experience') and am wondering if I could have your recommendations for the best step-by step directions. On my phone I have:
Wise Pilgrim
Offline Google Maps
Peregrino Online
Camino Ninja
Buen Camino
And in my day pack, Brierley
Of all of these, which do you think will be my go to, to have at my fingertips when facing a walking decision?
Frankly, the Brierley Guide is heavy and am wondering if it's necessary given the other tools I have?
Just in case you find the Brierley CP Guide indispensable, it is now available as an E-Book. No need to carry the physical copy.In August this year, I will be walking solo from Lisbon to Porto on the Central route, meeting my travel companion in Porto. I just hate getting lost (yes, I know it's part of the 'experience') and am wondering if I could have your recommendations for the best step-by step directions. On my phone I have:
Wise Pilgrim
Offline Google Maps
Peregrino Online
Camino Ninja
Buen Camino
And in my day pack, Brierley
Of all of these, which do you think will be my go to, to have at my fingertips when facing a walking decision?
Frankly, the Brierley Guide is heavy and am wondering if it's necessary given the other tools I have?
Wonderful! I walked winter 2014. Most days I was alone. Went from St J P to S and on to F and M. Got lost 9 times, three of them quite long detours/ retracing ( like 5 or more k). All due to crook way marking. On one occasion I spent five minutes trying to work out which way the arrow pointed before taking the wrong option. Sorted when the sun briefly appeared through a break in the rain and my shadow showed me walking due south rather than west. But only lost about 5k then. Out of Ponferrada turned right at a T-junction, similar issue with the arrow and was rescued along the highway to A Corunna by a kind motorist. Another 5k loss. Similar problem toward Mucia but no problem this time as I kept walking knowing there would be a left turn straight to Muxia along the road somewhere. There was a very bad loss about a day out of Santiago again an arrow issue but after some miles I figured that as the track had been heading down a public road before I headed for the traffic noise to resolve it. There were others too. All good for the soul!I like Briarley’s guide for the spiritual commentary, description of optional routes (some poorly marked), and sites he suggests. But some might consider all this extraneous. I also fall into the “getting lost is part of the experience” category. Like everything else on the Camino it’s about your Camino.
I just returned from walking from Porto to Santiago, Coastal. I found the signage lacking and confusing in the larger towns. We (two mature womenI've walked multiple Caminos multiple times and I always bring my Brierley guidebook. I think it's worth the little bit of extra weight and I refer to it all the time.
I like books.
I walked the central. No issues with signage, directions or bedbugs. I stayed in albergues.I just returned from walking from Porto to Santiago, Coastal. I found the signage lacking and confusing in the larger towns. We (two mature women) used Google maps. But, warning, my travel companion picked up Covid as well as bedbugs, we stayed in moderately priced hotels, separate rooms. You will have a wonderful experience!!
Legit mate I took nothing and only followed the arrows from Lisbon. No apps , nada. It’s almost impossible to get lost. Very well marked.In August this year, I will be walking solo from Lisbon to Porto on the Central route, meeting my travel companion in Porto. I just hate getting lost (yes, I know it's part of the 'experience') and am wondering if I could have your recommendations for the best step-by step directions. On my phone I have:
Wise Pilgrim
Offline Google Maps
Peregrino Online
Camino Ninja
Buen Camino
And in my day pack, Brierley
Of all of these, which do you think will be my go to, to have at my fingertips when facing a walking decision?
Frankly, the Brierley Guide is heavy and am wondering if it's necessary given the other tools I have?
If you are just looking to not get lost then Camino Ninja will do that very well. If you are on the wrong side of the street it will show you. Personally I like a physical map as it helps me plan and visualise the route. Old geezer talking. I don’t like the Brieley maps as they are too cluttered. Cicerone press maps are simple and clear. And the books are lighter. Personal choice but worth a look.In August this year, I will be walking solo from Lisbon to Porto on the Central route, meeting my travel companion in Porto. I just hate getting lost (yes, I know it's part of the 'experience') and am wondering if I could have your recommendations for the best step-by step directions. On my phone I have:
Wise Pilgrim
Offline Google Maps
Peregrino Online
Camino Ninja
Buen Camino
And in my day pack, Brierley
Of all of these, which do you think will be my go to, to have at my fingertips when facing a walking decision?
Frankly, the Brierley Guide is heavy and am wondering if it's necessary given the other tools I have?
I don't have "step by step" suggestions, but I had an app called "maps.me" on a phone and an iPad, and it also allowed me to load into it GPX files marking the route. I suppose other apps exist with similar features. Even without the route displayed, the phone's GPS would support getting me to the next village if I got off the route.In August this year, I will be walking solo from Lisbon to Porto on the Central route, meeting my travel companion in Porto. I just hate getting lost (yes, I know it's part of the 'experience') and am wondering if I could have your recommendations for the best step-by step directions. On my phone I have:
You won’t get lost -thousands of signs and yellow arrows and pilgrims out there!!In August this year, I will be walking solo from Lisbon to Porto on the Central route, meeting my travel companion in Porto. I just hate getting lost (yes, I know it's part of the 'experience') and am wondering if I could have your recommendations for the best step-by step directions. On my phone I have:
Wise Pilgrim
Offline Google Maps
Peregrino Online
Camino Ninja
Buen Camino
And in my day pack, Brierley
Of all of these, which do you think will be my go to, to have at my fingertips when facing a walking decision?
Frankly, the Brierley Guide is heavy and am wondering if it's necessary given the other tools I have?
Also leave the book at home…In August this year, I will be walking solo from Lisbon to Porto on the Central route, meeting my travel companion in Porto. I just hate getting lost (yes, I know it's part of the 'experience') and am wondering if I could have your recommendations for the best step-by step directions. On my phone I have:
Wise Pilgrim
Offline Google Maps
Peregrino Online
Camino Ninja
Buen Camino
And in my day pack, Brierley
Of all of these, which do you think will be my go to, to have at my fingertips when facing a walking decision?
Frankly, the Brierley Guide is heavy and am wondering if it's necessary given the other tools I have?
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