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  1. D

    European SIM - data-only or talk/text?

    Hi all, I have been trying to find the right plan for my phone for the Portuguese Camino and although I have found lots of helpful information on the forums I can’t seem to figure out how important it is to have talk and text capability while in Europe. I’ve seen several data-only eSIM plans...
  2. G

    Advice on phone carriers and banking options for Australians on the VdlP

    Hi everyone, i was wondering if anybody from Australia had any tips on what carrier to use for my phone, and also what i should take for credit cards/debit cards on the Camino? I have read that i should take 2 forms of credit cards/debit cards just in case one doesn't work. Any help would be...
  3. FriendsoftheNHW

    Software - North Highland Way, Scotland

    I love Ivar's web site, and am wondering which software he uses. I think he told me once, but I have forgotten. We are not only doing the North Highland Way, we are doing the whole coast of Scotland in the Route of the Spanish Armada.
  4. keenmargo

    Best Live Map

    Hello fellow pilgrims I start my walk on Friday and I’m looking for the best online map. I’ve looked on Google and for whatever reason what I’m putting in isn’t working for the Primitivo Trail so that if I do get lost, I can use the phone to help me.
  5. TexasIndia

    Recommendation for buying Sim in Madrid Terminal 4

    I wanted to have a Spanish number and planed to buy a Sim card in Bilbao where we are spending 2 nights before I begin My Camino on Oct 2 in Llanes. I saw a Tech & Fly store in the Madrid airport. They had Orange, Vodafone and another plan. I had planned to go with Vodafone and spent 40 euro...
  6. T

    Bad experience with Orange International Travel phone plans

    The €49.99 Orange International Travel eSIM that I bought never worked and they won’t refund me. They keep telling me I used data and made calls when I was stuck with WIFI for two weeks because the eSIM never worked. There is no customer service phone number, they won’t speak to in store and...
  7. B

    How do you download KML files for maps.me?

    How do you download KML files for use on maps.me? I have the app but don’t know where to go or to download the files for the segment of the del Norte that we are on. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help with this.
  8. BrianLCrabtree

    A navigation app or detailed map is essential on the Camino Olvidado

    I’m on Day 42 from Le Puy and just finished Day 1 of the Olvidado in Güeñes. There are no yellow arrows, scallop shells, or signs from the Cathedral starting point and along the river in Bilbao. I first saw an arrow at about 6 km then they disappeared again until about 9 or 10 km. I did see some...
  9. David Tallan

    Renewing/Refilling Vodafone SIM

    Since I see I am not the only one enticed by the 100+GB/mo pre-paid Vodafone SIM cards, I thought I would share a couple of lessons from my use of one of them on my Camino earlier this summer. Perhaps it will aid in your planning: The "month" you get is not a calendar month. It is four weeks...
  10. J

    Whats App Contacts

    Hello all, I just finished my third camino in early July and consider my whatsapp contacts precious. I made cherished friends and hope to stay in touch with many. This morning I checked my Whatsapp account and was dismayed to receive a message that my whatsapp had expired and I had to go to the...
  11. T

    App for tracking mileage/sharing photos?

    Anyone have suggestions for an app to use on the Camino to track daily mileage, and also to post and share photos? I have used Strava in the past when cycling, but I’m not sure that would be appropriate for walking the Camino. I have seen a few users who have used Polarsteps, which looks...
  12. uncletim

    Vodafone on eSIM Lisbon airport?

    just found out my friend walking with me has an iPhone 14 and dual eSIM, no physical SIM card slot. Doesn't have to be Vodafone, I have head great luck with them. would like to get it done at the airport. as standby there is a chance we may have to fly to CDG, then OPO, we will see. glad to...
  13. Darby

    Charging phones/watch/earbuds

    I am sure many have asked this before and I apologize. But technology seems to change all the time (including using USB C charging cords instead of USB A). I plan to rely on technology as little as possible on this trip of a lifetime, but unfortunately I will have to stay in touch with work...
  14. Maurice Frank

    Lesson learned: must unlock phone to use a European SIM Card (My Fail)

    My mistake today: I should have checked with my US cell provider T-Mobile to find out if my phone is unlocked and able to accept another SIM card. My iPhone is on a payment plan with significant promotional benefits so it cannot be unlocked until it’s fully paid off (I’m half way through the...
  15. J

    About SIM cards and accommodation

    銀色路線沿線哪家網絡提供商提供更強的信號和更穩定的接收（包括語音通話）？ 可以推荐一下塞維利亞的住宿嗎？ English translation from Google Which network provider along the Silver Route offers stronger signal and more stable reception (including voice calls)? Can you recommend accommodation in Seville?
  16. Damien Reynolds

    Charging electronic devices...

    This may seem like a no brainer, but for Americans, there are considerations... 1) They don't use the same plugs in Spain. They don't even use the same voltage (220 v. 110) 2) The beautiful thing about your standard home charger, even with US style plugs, is that they typically handle the...
  17. SantiagoCruzB

    Pocket wifi on the CF

    Hi all, Does anybody have any recent experience with using a pocket wifi on the CF? For context, I have to stay connected 24/7 to parties in Asia while walking the CF. 1: Can I get a pocket wifi at the Madrid airport when I land and return it when I depart? 2: How much does it cost? 3: How...
  18. V

    Wise Pilgrim app

    Has anyone used the Wise Pilgrim app? I doing the Camino Portugues at the end of September and wondering if this app could be helpful for booking accommodation and maps? Any other helpful application/tips welcome too.Thanks
  19. Sidknee

    LIVE from the Camino Wise Pilgrim Guide— on the Invierno

    Hi @wisepilgrim I’m currently walking the Camino Invierno using your app (very good). Have some current info on route changes we’ve encountered (not major, most are diverting you away from busy roads or through small towns), updates on some pricing for Albergues and photos you may/may not want...
  20. R

    e-SIM phone number

    Hi there! I am looking to get an e-SIM (including calls and texts) for Portugal / Spain before arriving, and am wondering if I will see the phone number as soon as I purchased the e-SIM, or whether I will only see it after activation (ie after arriving in Spain). Does anyone know? Grateful for...

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