I agree. There is scientific evidence that trusting people as a guiding principle enhances happiness. And vice versa: constant mistrust reduces happiness.
It's really important on a forum like this to appreciate we all have a very different sense of what constitutes safety, risk and prudent behaviour. Commands in cap locks are very Facebook.
The important thing here IMO is to think for yourself. On...
I must say I never took my valuables everywhere with me, and I wasn't by any means stupid or naive - just careful and very comfortable in all the places I stayed and the people around me and trusted my instincts.
I had gone expecting to have to...
You have made it 6 days so far! WELL DONE! And you have crossed the Pyrenees!
however...I tell myself "I can" - then I treat myself as bit fragile - a short day (or a rest day), some nice food (a decent meal can help), maybe even a private room...
Considering that we were dipping ourselves in the sea in beautiful Zarautz yesterday evening it is certainly a change in weather today, however, that has not dampened our excitement of the walk that we undertook today. If you are thinking of...
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