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phones/apps/gps/maps

  1. Italy - phone sim?

    Hi I am starting in Malta in May - What Phone sim is recommended for Southern Italy - Sicily and Sardinia?
  2. US/EU Outlet Adapter with USB Ports - Any Experience Using?

    Hello, https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Universal-Power-International-Countries/dp/B078MKKLSH/?tag=casaivar02-20 Does anyone have any experience using one of these outlet adapters with multiple USB ports? Amazon (US) has several of these from manufacturers I never heard of. All have similar...
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    Camino Travelling Apps that is Korean friendly

    In 2013 I did half the camino from Leon with my dad. My dad now wants to do the entire walk but without me and my English skills this time around. I'd like to ask if anyone knows a good app for the walk that supports the Korean language. It would make me feel a lot better knowing he has a...
  4. Blogging help needed!

    For several years I have been using BlogTouch with my iPhone to post my blog. Suddenly it refuses to load photos. In 3 weeks I will be walking the Camino Frances from Burgos and I really want to blog every day. Any suggestions?
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    Need help with MAPS.ME please

    Hello all. I am trying to load and login to maps.me. It will not send the opt code to my phone so Im unable to login. Any ideas how to get around this please? Will I still be able to use the app if not logged in. Is this the best one to use for the Frances or is another easier and user friendly...
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    Wise Pilgrim App Porto to Vigo

    I have read other threads on the Wise Pilgrim app. I am looking for confirmation that I am on the right track…..Will the Wise Pilgrim Camino Portugués app alone be sufficient for walking from Porto to Vigo? I see that some others have posted that they use it in conjunction with other apps...
  7. Good news about Camino -Ninja

    This info is from a Facebook group: "Do you remember the genius app Camino-Ninja? Well, the developer was Andy, and he sadly passed away last summer. Things were technically complicated, but very recently we were finally able to save all the wonderful data of the app and upload it into the...
  8. Wise Pilgrim All Routes vs Individual

    Can someone enlighten me about the difference between the @wisepilgrim All Routes App and the individual apps? I had previously purchased (?) the apps for each individual Camino. Now there is an “All Routes” app. Has the new app replaced the need for the individual ones?
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    SIM card

    Hello, Last September I traveled to London, Paris, Switzerland, and Italy and used a prepaid Three UK sim card ordered through Amazon. I was planning to do the same now for the Camino Frances but I've noticed most posts mention Orange. Has anyone had any experience with Three UK prepaid cards...
  10. Apps - show your appreciation

    Prompted by another recent thread which questioned the value of an app which had few recent reviews might I encourage those with positive experiences of Wisepilgrim (and other) apps to take a few seconds to leave a suitable review wherever you bought it from? It can be as simple as clicking on a...
  11. Selfie stick - to bring or not to bring

    Hello everyone 😊. Well the selfie stick I bought over three years ago for my cancelled Camino in 2020, is not compatible with my bigger phone. Since then I’ve gone from an iPhone 8 to 14 max pro. The pictures and or videos were to be for family and friends and myself (musings on the Meseta...
  12. Wise Pilgrim Camino Frances App

    Hola! We leave from St Jean Pied de Port on April 1. So almost packed and ready to go! Does anyone have any feedback on the Wise Pilgrim Camino Frances App (the paid version). Is it worth buying, reviews seem to be quite old! Gracias. Buen Camino Edit: thanks everyone i have purchased the app...
  13. Using Whatsapp to message albergues

    Help! I want to message an albergue. I've been on the internet and they tell me to open the app and click on the green icon on the bottom of my screen. I don't see it - I'm on iPhone. How do I enter the phone number?
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    eSim on iPhone in France?

    I've read some great information about eSim cards in Spain for Androids. I just bought an iPhone 13 and will be in France for a Camino in May and part of June. My carrier (Verizon) can sell me a travel pass for a month or day by day but that's pretty costly. Any suggestions?
  15. Finding and communicating location during emergency (or just generally)

    A recent thread entitled "Pilgrim rescued near Valcarlos" has some important pilgrim safety information that I wanted to share with you. @Bradypus in the older thread's post #9 said Shortly afterwards @dougfitz commented that the lost pilgrim's phone may not have been a smartphone. Then, as...
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    SIM cards for iPhone

    Buen Camino! Any info on SIM cards for use on US iPhones while on CF would be very useful, Thanx in advance!
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    Reserving bunk bed with Whatsapp

    I have not used WhatsApp before. I am trying to see if a bed is available on requested date. I used the WhatsApp helper function to translate my request automatically. I sent the request - how do you know if the request went through? I have tried adding albergue to contact list and without. I...
  18. H

    E SIM

    Any advice on the best 30 day eSIM for my Android phone on Verizon?
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    GaiaGPS - layers?

    Hi all, I am trying to do some route planning for the Camino. Starting on the Frances, San Salvador and Primitivo. I have used GaiaGPS in the past for hiking in the US. I have not found a good layer for doing snap-to-trail route planning. I assume I'm using the wrong layer - but what layer...
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    Cell phone use in Spain

    We are hiking the Camino Frances this spring and would like to be able use our cell phones. Xfinity says we will lose our credit on our iphones if we get sim cards in Spain (we are still paying off the devices). The international travel plan thru Xfinity is $10/day. Will we be able to use our...