Author: lotuseaters.travel
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Walking the Camino de Santiago as a pregnant woman: my experience
WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO AS A PREGNANT WOMAN: MY EXPERIENCE A bit of context about me Firstly, a bit of context about me, especially if you’re considering doing this yourself. I first walked the Camino in 2022, taking on the Norte, and quickly became hooked. Since then, I’ve walked…
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A short guide to visiting Pontevedra, Galicia
A SHORT GUIDE TO VISITING PONTEVEDRA, GALICIA. My most recent visit to this great Galician city, marked my fourth time here. And I was reminded just how much I enjoy being in Pontevedra. It’s not a city that is on every tourist’s radar – which is one reason that I…
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14 great things to do in Vigo, Galicia
14 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN VIGO, GALICIA: A SHORT GUIDE. Vigo may not be the most well known city, but it is the largest city in Galicia and deserves a lot more attention than it might get. For me, it’s the perfect size of a city to explore for…
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The Camino Portuguese (Coastal route): what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE (COASTAL ROUTE): WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. I first walked the Camino Portuguese Coastal route in March 2024. In late 2026, I returned to the route. The first time, I walked a few days with my mother, and the rest solo. This time around, John and…
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A short guide to taking the pilgrim boat on the Camino Spiritual Variant
A SHORT GUIDE TO TAKING THE PILGRIM BOAT ON THE CAMINO SPIRITUAL VARIANT. I will admit, I made a bit of a mistake when it came to arranging our journey on the pilgrim boat from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontecesures. There are two companies operating the route: one has a…
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The Spiritual Variant of the Camino Portuguese: all you need to know
THE SPIRITUAL VARIANT OF THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. A bit of a spoiler alert, but the Spiritual Variant for us was, a highlight of the entire walk. We’d been walking the Camino Portuguese Coastal Route, joining the Central Route in Redondela, and by the time we…
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The Camino Mozarabe: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO MOZARABE: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino Mozarabe was one of those routes that we weren’t quite sure what to expect from before we started walking. It turned out to be full of surprises, from mountain views and ancient Roman history to tiny villages, brilliant food…
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Hiking Samaria Gorge: our experience taking a tour
HIKING SAMARIA GORGE: OUR EXPERIENCE TAKING A TOUR. Samaria Gorge is probably the most well-known hike in Crete, and it was high on my list when we planned our trip to the island. The route runs through the White Mountains, starting at Omalos at around 4,000 feet above sea level…
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The Camino Primitivo: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino Primitivo has a reputation for being one of the tougher Camino routes. It’s hillier, quieter and, in places, a little more challenging than some of the better-known routes into Santiago de Compostela. And it’s also one of our favourites.…
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Level8 Luggage: Our review of the Adventure 28
LEVEL8 LUGGAGE REVIEW: ADVENTURE 28 I’ll be straight with you: we’re usually hand-luggage-only travellers. More than that, we’re far more familiar with backpack travel than suitcase travel. My trusty 30-litre Osprey backpack has been with me for four years and countless kilometres of walking adventures. Then, late last year, we…