But surely this has been common practice for years? Do we not do something similar every time we book into an albergue or hostal? Remembering back 50 years in Europe I can recall filling in hotel registration cards that were submitted to the...
By forum titles I mean those that appear underneath our avatars : Newcomer, Active member, Veteran etc .
Some of course have their titles thrust upon them by the nature of their role: Moderator and Administrator.
Others are smart enough to...
I have no other social media account other than this forum. Despite our different backgrounds, ages, cultures or nationalities it is a place where we can exchange views, learn and debate in an environment that encourages seeing both sides while...
Having been assaulted in Santiago on October 22, 2024, my blood is boiling reading comments that question the veracity of the reporting in the article published by The Guardian. I can't even make myself read all of them. Just to let you know, the...
I've been reading much about this article on many groups, including this one. I've been left bothered and angry but some of the responses; and those feelings bother me.
I love walking the camino. It's an amazing life changing experience. But I...
No...we are NOT talking about a hassle-free camino. This thread is NOT talking about this at all.
We are talking about something very specific...sexual harrassment has nothing to do with a "hassle-free" camino.
As per usual, when any posts on sexual assault arise on this forum, I'm reminded of the male privilege that exists on here, and it never fails to disappoint me.
I think there are 2 sides to this issue. Firstly, the absolute right for a woman, or anyone to walk unmolested or hassled anywhere.
Second is reality. Some of the areas that you walk through are remote and a part of the population is still...
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