Author: lotuseaters.travel
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Corfu or Sicily: which Mediterranean Island should you choose?
CORFU OR SICILY: WHICH MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND SHOULD YOU CHOOSE? If you’ve ever found yourself staring at flight searches or holiday deals wondering whether to book a trip to Corfu or Sicily, you’re not alone. They’re both Mediterranean, both steeped in history, both drenched in sunlight… and yet they couldn’t feel…
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13 of the best places to visit in Galicia
13 OF THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN GALICIA. After walking the Camino through Galicia several times, we’ve spent a fair amount of time getting to know this quiet, green corner of Spain. Each visit, we’ve found somewhere new to love. If you’re planning a trip to Galicia, or maybe…
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How much does it cost to walk from Oslo to Trondheim on St Olav’s Way
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO WALK FROM OSLO TO TRONDHEIM ON ST OLAV’S WAY? Walking Pilegrimsleden is very different from walking the Camino in Spain or the Via Francigena in Italy. There are fewer cafés, no €10 pilgrim hostels, and long stretches with nowhere to buy anything at all.…
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7 Day Corfu Itinerary for Adventurous Travellers
7 DAY CORFU ITINERARY FOR ADVENTUROUS TRAVELLERS. We are firm believers that the best way to see any island is to explore on foot. Recently, we walked the Corfu Trail from the very south of the island to the very north. Although we had both visited Corfu before, exploring it…
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15 best things to do in Budapest in March
15 BEST THINGS TO DO IN BUDAPEST IN MARCH. We visited Budapest during an extended trip in Europe – having spent the entire winter in Belgrade, we were relieved to visit Budapest just as signs of spring were beginning to show. March is a great time to visit Budapest if…
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Do you need to book accommodation on the Camino Primitivo?
DO YOU NEED TO BOOK ACCOMMODATION ON THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO? PROS AND CONS. We walked the Camino Primitivo recently and after much debate, decided to book all of our accommodation ahead of time. While the Primitivo is often described as one of the quieter Camino routes, that reputation is becoming…
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Taking the ferry from Laredo to Santoña: a short guide
TAKING THE FERRY FROM LAREDO TO SANTONA ON THE CAMINO DEL NORTE: A SHORT GUIDE. Walking the Camino del Norte along Spain’s northern coast brings many unique experiences. For me, one that stands out is the crossing the estuary from Laredo to Santoña by ferry. Despite being a quick journey,…
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How to Take the Pilgrim Ferry from Caminha to A Guarda (Camino Portuguese)
HOW TO TAKE THE PILGRIM FERRY FROM CAMINHA TO A GUARDA: A SHORT GUIDE. If you’re walking the Camino Portuguese Coastal Route, sooner or later you’ll reach the Minho River at Caminha and face a simple question: how do I get across to Spain? The answer, for most pilgrims, is…
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A guide to visiting Old Perithia Corfu
A GUIDE TO VISITING OLD PERITHIA CORFU. There’s something weirdly fascinating about abandoned places. In Vietnam, we wandered through an empty waterpark; in Turkey, a deserted village. So when we found ourselves in Corfu, it felt right to visit Old Perithia. Hidden high in the Pantokrator mountains, Old Perithia is…
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Where to stay in Lefkada for different travel styles and budgets
WHERE TO STAY IN LEFKADA FOR DIFFERENT TRAVEL STYLES & BUDGETS. As someone who has spent a significant amount of time exploring Greece over the years, I can confirm Lefkada is a truly beautiful and unique island. And an ideal place to escape to for some R&R, with a little…