Author: lotuseaters.travel
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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…
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Why I think the Camino Portuguese is the best route for first timers
WHY I THINK THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE IS THE BEST ROUTE FOR FIRST TIMERS. If you’re planning your first Camino, choosing the route can feel like a huge decision. For me though, the Camino Portuguese is one of the easiest routes to recommend to first-timers. It offers forgiving terrain, good infrastructure…
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Why Walk the Camino de Santiago in 2026? Twelve Reasons That Still Hold True
WHY WALK THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO? I first wrote this post in 2022, after completing my first Camino. Since then, my partner and I have walked well over 5,000 kilometres across Spain. The Camino has changed – it’s busier, better documented, and further from the secret it once was. But…
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Do you need to book accommodation on the Camino de Santiago?
DO YOU NEED TO BOOK ACCOMMODATION ON THE CAMINO: A DETAILED GUIDE. The debate about whether or not to book accommodation is always a lively one. I’ve lost count of how many discussions I’ve had with fellow walkers who are firmly in one camp or the other – some choose…
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The Portuguese Coastal Route vs the Central Route: Which should you walk?
THE PORTUGUESE COASTAL CAMINO OR THE CENTRAL ROUTE: WHICH SHOULD YOU WALK? One of my favourite topics is Camino routes. If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll already know this! And if you’re new here, by way of a short introduction – we’ve walked more than 12 different…
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19 unique things to do in Folkestone
19 UNIQUE THINGS TO DO IN FOLKESTONE FOR A MARVELLOUS WEEKEND. I make no secret of the fact that I love the Kent Coast. As someone who grew up in Kent, even though I now travel widely, I will always have time to spend a day on the coast. I…
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The Camino del Norte: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO DEL NORTE: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino del Norte was our first Camino. Since then we’ve walked several others across Spain and Portugal, but if someone asked me which route I’d recommend to someone looking for dramatic scenery, fantastic cities and just enough challenge to…