Author: lotuseaters.travel
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Do you need a towel for the Camino de Santiago?
If you’re preparing for the Camino de Santiago you may have a few questions about what to pack. Amongst these you might wonder whether you need a towel for the Camino de Santiago. And, if so, what type of towel is best to pack? Find out more in our short…
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Camino de Santiago packing list for women: Should I pack cosmetics for the Camino?
Packing for the Camino de Santiago is one of the hardest and most important parts of preparation before you set off. It’s my belief that Camino de Santiago packing list for women is even harder to get right! You have probably heard that you need to pack light, but you…
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5 surprising benefits of being a house sitter
As Digital Nomads, we are often looking for novel ways to travel. We love house sitting and can’t talk more highly of the unexpected and surprising benefits of being a house sitter. Here are our top five perks of the job! Is house sitting worth it? We often get asked,…
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10 best cities on the Camino de Santiago
One of the things that we love about walking the Camino de Santiago is that the routes take you through some fabulous Spanish cities, as well as towns and villages. Many of these cities may not be destinations that you would fly into directly, especially if you’re coming from outside…
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Best hats for the Camino de Santiago in 2024
When packing for the Camino de Santiago, you will probably be wondering about the best hats for the Camino. If you’re walking in the summer, a hat is essential. There are few sections of Camino that will be shaded from the sun and without a decent hat, you will put…
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Can you do laundry on the Camino de Santiago?
Before we walked our first Camino de Santiago, this was one of the questions on our mind. Surely it’s not possible to carry enough clean clothing for one month? No, it’s not! So, can you do laundry on the Camino de Santiago? Find out in our short guide. You can…
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10 best vineyards for wine tasting in Kent
Kent in England is suddenly alive with vineyards. The English wine industry is growing rapidly, and Kent is at the forefront. You may have heard of Chapel Down, the most famous in the region, but there are plenty more to see. Here we will detail the 10 best vineyards in…
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Camino Ingles Reading to Southampton
We recently walked the English Camino, the Camino Ingles from Reading to Southampton. This short guide will help you to navigate and plan your walk on the Camino Ingles in England. What is it about the English countryside – why is the beauty so much more than visual? Why does…
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How to avoid the ‘race for beds’ on the Camino de Santiago
Top Tips😍 Short on time? Some of our top recommendations for avoiding the race for beds are: 🏨Best albergues: We’ve written about our favourite albergues on the Portuguese, Frances and Norte in detail. But, our top pick for THE BEST ALBERGUE on each route is: These are small boutique albergues…
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Camino del Norte Daily Stages
CAMINO DEL NORTE: DAILY STAGES. A GUIDE TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR PERFECT CAMINO DEL NORTE ADVENTURE. If you are planning to walk the Camino del Norte, you may be looking to plan your daily stages as part of the preparation. We’ve put together the guide below setting out the…