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Does not have to be a theft that might bring me undone - coudl be a dropped or otherwise malfunctioning phone/tablet - having all the essentials on one device is a recipe for disaster.......
The pessimist in me always has a Plan B and often a...
@Petsu - I love Barca but I am fully aware of all the happenings. Couple of times had 'close calls' on La Ramblas but they had wrong customer in me. One time it was the good ole "sir I think you dropped something" gig ...and this actually was on...
I still keep all originals and cash in small 27 gram money bag strapped around waist under my pants. It goes into shower and into bed with me. It has AirTag sewn inside as does my pack. I sometimes hide memory stick in pack with data. Phone has...
Eek! I thought that a cross body bag was pretty safe. There are travel bag brands that have "slash resistant/proof" straps so they can't be cut off easily. Some have steel cables sewn into the straps which adds weight. :( Travelon brand comes to...
I was pick pocketed in Barcelona by a little kid, maybe 7-8 years old. He sat down beside me in a shop while I was waiting on my sister. I figured he was waiting on his mom. My wallet was tossed in the shop but my card and cash were gone and...
These are the best family camino videos I've seen... and so delightful, with great photography and editing.
What you are doing for your kids is priceless and wonderful. They will cherish these memories and experiences, plus gain resilience and...
Today we walked 18 km. We started with a beautiful peaceful road along the sea, later through small villages, lettuce plantations and eucalyptus forests.
During one of the breaks, we got to a very colorful bar / museum, where there was everything...
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