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Shoes (again)

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Is there really a waterproof solution

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Bed sheets? Are they always available?

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Backpack??

Clothing

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These are travel hacks I typically bring. What are some of your travel hacks? I'm targeting the beginning of Fall.

Other small items

Tips about other smaller items that you might not think of for your camino
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What Is The Most Useful & Usless Item You Packed
How to Successfully Prepare for Your Camino
Camino Preparation Guide
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Shampoo Bar
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    trecile
    Lost and Found QR codes for your gear
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    peregrina2000
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    • One of my poles broke
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    Robo
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    • Euro Phone Charger with Dual Output
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    Robo
    Robo
    Camino wristwatch
    Camino wristwatch
    Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
    JulesCAinMA
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    • Difference Between Altras
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    Wandalina
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    • Injinji socks
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    Kathy F.
    Kathy F.
    Wandalina
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    • Sim card due to phone troubles
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    • Recommended Shoes
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    Robo
    Sydney Australia - Footwear Shop out near the Airport?
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    Camino Jewellery
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    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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    Sleeping bag
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    jillianbausch
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    • Holafly - phone data service
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    Kerry R May
    Stephanie Martin
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    • 28L pack on the Camino Frances this October
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    Kasee
    Donate gently used boots while on the Camino
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    Kasee
    DavidR
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    • What shall I remove from my pack.... 🤔
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    gml
    gml
    How to avoid failure "be prepared"
    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
    3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
    taustad
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    • Shoe problem
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    lt56ny
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    Salty
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    • Packing List : T shirts : Merino wool or synthetic quick dry ?
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    RayZee
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    • Osprey Farpoint 40L Travel Pack Comfort Level
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    • Locked
    Any idea how to use Wise Pilgrim - Portuguese app?
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    trecile
    trecile
    Get your Spanish eSim (phone number)
    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
    Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
    trecile
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    • New Sandals!
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    neverlost4good
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    • Shoes vs boots (again)
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    Jo Jo
    Ultralight on the Camino--Zoom Presentation Sept. 15, 7pm Eastern time (U.S.). Registration still open.
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    • Waterproof shoes
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    • gpx track Muxia to Finisterre
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    Camino wristwatch
    Camino wristwatch
    Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
    aname4me
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    • Help selecting Boots for our Walk.
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    neverlost4good
    neverlost4good
    Salty
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    • Female Wide, Big feet : Size 11 (US) mens. Still searching for the perfect walking shoes.
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    Andrea Mayfield
    For Sale/Wanted Swap L for M or buy Altus poncho
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    Andrea Mayfield
    Andrea Mayfield
    woody66
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    • Anything I should ditch or add?
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    Mito
    Mito
    Damien Reynolds
    Osprey Pack and their Almighty Guarantee (its real)
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    green_spork
    green_spork
    Download free today.
    Holoholo automatically captures your footpaths, places, photos, and journals.
    Lhollo
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    • Sleeping bag for early September Camino Frances?
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    Nanouk
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    Salty
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    • Packing list : How to keep your feet dry in case of Heavy rain - A Cheap and light weight hack
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    ColinMay
    ColinMay
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    • Using a Cell Phone in Portugal: Tips for Traveling Canadians
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    Ronald Boivin
    Ronald Boivin
    Salty
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    • Packing List : What to sleep in and on ?
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    C clearly
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    Brightmore
    Recommendations for presentable, smart looking walking shoes
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    Camino Jewellery
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
    Mananath
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    • How important is a rock plate for CF?
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    uncletim
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    • trail runners with wider toe box
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    mla1
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    OzAnnie
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    • Trekking poles - ideas for replacement
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    MichelleElynHogan
    Old Hillwalker
    Buying Crocs in Santander
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    Old Hillwalker
    Old Hillwalker
    Salty
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    • Rain Pants/DIY- Rain Kilt /Skirt made from a big black plastic bag- Cheap and Light
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    backpack45
    backpack45
    Join the Camino Cleanup in 2025
    Camino Cleanup Program & Retreat
    Join the Camino cleanup. Logroño to Burgos May 2025 & Astorga to OCebreiro in June
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    All About Osprey
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    • What season Sleeping bag
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    Sjp007
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    • Lems shoes
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    Sirron
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    • How many miles to put on your shoes before the Camino
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    iamkat
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    Get your Spanish eSim (phone number)
    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
    Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
    Salty
    Useful Items from the Dollarstore to take with ? On a budget
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    Salty
    Salty
    Galaxy1
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    • Poll Poll
    Key Essential Item(s) for Your Camino
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    • Lightweight rain jacket
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    peter_
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    • rain gear _ Norte
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    David with new Kit!
    David with new Kit!
    Mónica_Cribe
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    • Where do you usually carry the shell?
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    Tincatinker
    Tincatinker
    Camino Jewellery
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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    • Walking Sticks! (yes, i know)
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    dougfitz
    dougfitz
    Embee12
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    • Macabi skirt sizing/slim/usage
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    Embee12
    Embee12
    peregrina2000
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    • A Google Maps question
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    DoughnutANZ
    DoughnutANZ
    letsmile
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    • Camino maps
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    FourSeasons
    FourSeasons
    Artful-Chick
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    • Collapsible (Nacatin) walking poles - DIY help request
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    henrythedog
    henrythedog
    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

    €46,-
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    travelwithgrace
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    • Trying to find a thread with advice about cell phones
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    henrythedog
    henrythedog
    Turandot
    Photography equipment?..
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    HadjiTom
    Jeb
    I need extreme sun protection. Suggestions welcome.
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    trecile
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    • WIFI
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    RobinS007
    Camino Jewellery
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    trecile
    trecile
    Suz2022
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    • Locked
    Open to criticism on my pack
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    C clearly
    C clearly
    woody66
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    • GPS for Valcarlos route (and "all" Caminos) available here
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    Kitkat1066
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    • Hiking poles (please bear with me) need honest advice.
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    How to Successfully Prepare for Your Camino
    Camino Preparation Guide
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    FourSeasons
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    • Show me your winter footwear, boots and socks.
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    Sixwheeler
    Damien Reynolds
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    • Things I'd bring, who cares about the weight
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    • What not to bring
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    Rick of Rick and Peg
    We will pick up your luggage, send it to Santiago and store it for you (2024)
    Let us pick up your suitcase once you arrive in Europe....
    ...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
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    benny aumala
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    • can ponchos be re-waterproofed?
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    Tali
    Embee12
    Small digital camera
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    Can you buy Chacos in Spain?
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    arturo garcia
    musicianary
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    • two pairs of shoes vs one pair
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    Opa Theo
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    Skinnybiker
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    • Summer and 2 Pairs of Socks
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    dougfitz
    Anniesantiago
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    • Trail Runner Brands That Work for wide feet
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    Ultreia et Suseia!
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    Help! What shoes did I buy 3 years ago?
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    jirit
    Fitness Wearables
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    Orujo
    Orujo
    Get your Spanish eSim (phone number)
    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
    Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
    Mananath
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    • Help with shoe sizing
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    Mananath
    Mananath
    Mananath
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    • UV umbrella in Burgos?
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    lianelau
    Bob Howard
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    • Getting Small
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    mark stevens
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    • Poll Poll
    Gaiters or not ?
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    Devereaux
    Devereaux
    Lucy3095
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    • eSim purchase in Spain
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    Camino Jewellery
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
    Anniesantiago
    Things you do NOT need to bring on the Camino
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    Bristle Boy
    witsendwv
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    • My new favorite hiking pants!!!
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    • Best footwear for Camino del Norte & Primitivo
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    LALivingston
    U20C_Katherine
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    • What not to take? And what to not forget?
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    JEsler
    Wanderingfriend
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    • All Trails App
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    Cleigh
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    Camino Jewellery
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
    Dani7
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    • Reading while on the Camino
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    Dani7
    Embee12
    Topo ultraventure 2
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    Mananath
    Mananath
    Nomadita
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    • Bedbug repellent sprays?
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    davebugg
    davebugg
    DoughnutANZ
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    • Useful communication apps while on Camino in Spain (and possibly other EU countries)
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    Hiking pants
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    cathyjo
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    How to Successfully Prepare for Your Camino
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    • Bed bug sheet, any use?
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    • How to use 2-factor ID for banking while traveling with a foreign SIM card
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    DoughnutANZ
    DoughnutANZ
    peregrina2000
    • Locked
    WhatsApp meets Wise Pilgrim App
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    Kanga
    Kanga
    LauraL
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    • How to keep a digital travel journal - free?
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    Rita Flower
    Rita Flower
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  • Tags foot wear & care
    • Running shoes, not trail runners
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    Anamiri
    Anamiri
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