Author: lotuseaters.travel
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5 best pilgrimage routes in Europe to walk right now
5 BEST PILGRIMAGE ROUTES IN EUROPE TO WALK RIGHT NOW. Are you looking for a life changing experience? Many people choose to walk a pilgrimage at some point in their lives. Whether this is for religious or spiritual reasons, to meet people, as a personal challenge or just for fun.…
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Best Beaches and beach towns in Albania: A guide to the Albanian Riviera
BEST BEACHES AND BEACH TOWNS IN ALBANIA: A GUIDE TO THE MUST VISIT BEACH DESTINATIONS ON THE ALBANIAN RIVIERA. A visit to Albania is not complete without dipping your toes in the cool, clear waters of the Ionian Sea. The beaches and beach towns in Albania are plentiful, making the…
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Is Albania worth visiting? 12 mistakes to avoid when visiting Albania
IS ALBANIA WORTH VISITING? 12 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN VISITING ALBANIA TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TRIP. Albania is a small but varied country, from world class beaches to extraordinary hiking and mountain scenery. The capital, Tirana, is exciting and ever-changing. Vineyards surround UNESCO heritage sites, olive trees and…
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Camping in Albania: Why it’s so hot right now
CAMPING IN ALBANIA: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Albania is a wonderful all round destination for campers, adventurers and backpackers. If you’re keen to explore Albania and sleep under canvas, read on to find out more about camping in Albania. Camping in Albania: Why it’s so hot right now It…
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Saranda or Ksamil: Which Albanian beach town is better?
SARANDA OR KSAMIL: WHICH ALBANIAN BEACH TOWN IS BETTER? On our recent road trip in Albania, one of the decisions we were faced with, was whether to stay in Saranda or Ksamil. in the end, we decided to split our time and stay in both, so we have a pretty…
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Our two week Albania itinerary: an epic road trip without a hire car
OUR TWO WEEK ALBANIA ITINERARY: AN EPIC ROAD TRIP WITHOUT A HIRE CAR. We had both visited Albania before, Emma for a brief trip to Durres in 2022 and John to Tirana back in 2019. But the shortest of visits previously had left us wanting more. With the month of…
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Albanian Alps hiking three day itinerary: circular route back to Shkoder
ALBANIAN ALPS HIKING THREE DAY ITINERARY: CIRCULAR ROUTE BACK TO SHKODER. When we visited the Accursed Mountains, colloquially called the Albanian Alps, we hadn’t really known what to expect. We planned to walk the Theth to Valbona hike but hadn’t planned much else. Thankfully, we were not in a rush…
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Aubeterre Sur Dronne: A guide to visiting this beautiful French village
With Medieval architecture and an ancient fortified church, Aubeterre Sur Dronne looks exactly like you would imagine idyllic French villages to look in the past. So much so that that it’s hard to believe that it is a real place. The small town of Aubeterre Sur Dronne is perched upon…
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The supreme Camino packing list for 2023 for men and women- all your packing questions answered
THE SUPREME CAMINO PACKING LIST: All your Camino packing list questions answered. A successful pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago starts with packing. It may not sound important, but it is vital. We call this the supreme Camino packing list, because it really is. Our Camino packing list has been…
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What to wear in Jordan, a guide for women.
Are you planning a trip to Jordan and not sure what to wear in Jordan? This article will provide a guide, based on my recent experience, of travelling to Jordan. Clearly, I am not trying to address the debate about what women in Jordan should wear in general. But purely,…
