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I like a physical copy and my piece of dead tree never needs charging. YMMV thoHola, todos.
When I first attempted the Camino in 2001 I caried a (UK) CSJ guidebook. Light and very useful to find the right path and next albergue.
Now I'm looking to return to finish 'properly', I'm wondering if it's worth carrying any form of physical guide. We have Wise Pilgrim, Gronze, Mapy and probably several others I haven't found yet (to say nothing of the online guide on this very forum) available on our phones/tablets. Granted, this generally presupposes that internet access is available, but given that we've made arragements so that it is, is there any point carrying bits of dead tree along?
No, guidebooks are no longer needed on most routes. The variety of apps available contain all the information you will need.If I use paper guides I use them in preparation at home. I don't take them ( anymore) with me, because I very rarely used them
I am totally with BarbaraW on this. Smaller and lighter map guide books are available from Village to Village Press and Michelin. Wise Pilgrim and Rother walking guides are not much larger and heavier. Buen CaminoI love my guidebooks, and use them before and after walking. While walking I take the minimum pages I need, and like to have the map page for the day easily accessible in my top pocket. For me that's quicker and easier than pulling my phone out, unlocking it and finding the relevant page if I want to check where I am along a route or where the next refreshment point may be. I do also use gronze, mapy.cz, the Buen Camino app and booking.com as required, but not usually while out walking.
Having a visual representation of the route really gives me a good feel for where I'm going. For me a map is as important a record of a journey as my diary and photos.
Each to their own.
Hey Leslie, I’m 7 days into the Camino from Lisbon, and I tucked in the paper guide on the insistence of friends who have done a few, despite my protestations that it was too heavy. Have not even thought about looking at it so far, apps and the forum are fantastic sources of info, and often have more current info than the guide. Make sure your phone has enough charge, the days can be long. Good luck and Buen Camino.Hola, todos.
When I first attempted the Camino in 2001 I caried a (UK) CSJ guidebook. Light and very useful to find the right path and next albergue.
Now I'm looking to return to finish 'properly', I'm wondering if it's worth carrying any form of physical guide. We have Wise Pilgrim, Gronze, Mapy and probably several others I haven't found yet (to say nothing of the online guide on this very forum) available on our phones/tablets. Granted, this generally presupposes that internet access is available, but given that we've made arragements so that it is, is there any point carrying bits of dead tree along?
Hola, todos.
When I first attempted the Camino in 2001 I caried a (UK) CSJ guidebook. Light and very useful to find the right path and next albergue.
Now I'm looking to return to finish 'properly', I'm wondering if it's worth carrying any form of physical guide. We have Wise Pilgrim, Gronze, Mapy and probably several others I haven't found yet (to say nothing of the online guide on this very forum) available on our phones/tablets. Granted, this generally presupposes that internet access is available, but given that we've made arragements so that it is, is there any point carrying bits of dead tree along?
Me, too! They are colorful, have large enough print, include many details and are simple to understand.
None of the maps on all of my other guidebooks do not compare to the simplicity of Brierley's. His get an A+.
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Opinions are divided. I don't see the point, but others like to. On other trips, more generally backpacking around Europe in pre-digital days, I've taken guide books and when I'd meet fellow travellers who had been where I was heading I'd get them to annotate the guidebooks with their recommendations. But weight was not so much an issue those days. I could see possibly taking a physical guidebook if you are the type who likes to write in it. But for me, even my journal is online.Hola, todos.
When I first attempted the Camino in 2001 I caried a (UK) CSJ guidebook. Light and very useful to find the right path and next albergue.
Now I'm looking to return to finish 'properly', I'm wondering if it's worth carrying any form of physical guide. We have Wise Pilgrim, Gronze, Mapy and probably several others I haven't found yet (to say nothing of the online guide on this very forum) available on our phones/tablets. Granted, this generally presupposes that internet access is available, but given that we've made arragements so that it is, is there any point carrying bits of dead tree along?
Miam Miam Do DoHola, todos.
When I first attempted the Camino in 2001 I caried a (UK) CSJ guidebook. Light and very useful to find the right path and next albergue.
Now I'm looking to return to finish 'properly', I'm wondering if it's worth carrying any form of physical guide. We have Wise Pilgrim, Gronze, Mapy and probably several others I haven't found yet (to say nothing of the online guide on this very forum) available on our phones/tablets. Granted, this generally presupposes that internet access is available, but given that we've made arragements so that it is, is there any point carrying bits of dead tree along?
France only, isn't it?Miam Miam Do Do
Accommodation only
Never without it .
In French only but does cover Camino Frances.France only, isn't it?
Agreed @markie6. Mine sit on the shelf, all scribbled in and dog-eared; living reminders of great adventures. When friends contemplate a Camino, I happily lend them and they enjoy thumbing the pages and my often inappropriate notes. It's much more 'real' than an app. I like that.I like a physical copy and my piece of dead tree never needs charging. YMMV tho
each to their own, there is no definitive answer just subjectivity, I just happen to try and get away from screen time while on Camino
I personally prefer the physical copies of guide books as I write notes in the margins as I study and research. They also make nice keepsakes to add to my Camino bookshelf.It's possible to get the Kindle version of the Cicerone and Brierly guidebooks.
Me too!I personally prefer the physical copies of guide books as I write notes in the margins as I study and research. They also make nice keepsakes to add to my Camino bookshelf.
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