Author: lotuseaters.travel
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18 best things to do in Malta from a cruise ship
18 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MALTA FROM A CRUISE SHIP. We have travelled extensively around Malta, so when someone recently asked me for advice on what to do in Valletta from a cruise ship, it made me realise something. I was so focused on the capital that I almost…
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15 wonderful things to do in Cáceres, Spain
15 WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN CÁCAERES, SPAIN. When I was planning a recent walk through Extremadura on the Vía de la Plata, I came across Cáceres. If I’m honest, I had never heard of the city, which now feels surprising. It happened to be one half of the Lotus…
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18 best things to do in Canterbury
18 BEST THINGS TO DO IN CANTERBURY. Having grown up in Kent, Canterbury is a place I’ve always known well. That said, my early memories are a mixed bag, from family day trips wandering the city streets to, if I’m being honest, a rather tedious school visit to the cathedral.…
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18 fabulous things to do in Salamanca for a wonderful weekend
18 FABULOUS THINGS TO DO IN SALAMANCA FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND. We had a feeling we would enjoy Salamanca. It has all the right ingredients. Firstly, there’s no airport, which is always a good indicator that it won’t be overrun with tourists. There’s an abundance of historical sights. It claims…
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Everything you need to know about walking the Via de la Plata
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WALKING THE VIA DE LA PLATA. The Via de la Plata is one of the longest and quietest Camino routes in Spain. It offers a very different experience to the more popular northern paths, with wide open landscapes, long stretches of solitude, and a…
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Via de la Plata stages: Merida to Salamanca
VIA DE LA PLATA STAGES: MERIDA TO SALAMANCA. Walking the Via de la Plata from Mérida to Salamanca is one of the most memorable sections of this historic Camino route. Over nearly 300 kilometres, pilgrims pass through the quiet landscapes of Extremadura before gradually entering the hillier terrain of Castilla…
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Where to get your Camino credential in Sevilla + FAQ’s about starting there
WHERE TO GET YOUR CAMINO CREDENTIAL IN SEVILLA + FAQ’s ABOUT STARTING THE VIA DE LA PLATA THERE. If you are starting the Via de la Plata in Sevilla, one of the first things you will need is a Camino credential (pilgrim passport). This small booklet records your journey as…
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Via de la Plata Stages: Sevilla to Merida
VIA DE LA PLATA STAGES: SEVILLA TO MERIDA. The Via de la Plata begins in the beautiful Andalusian city of Seville and heads north across Spain, eventually joining either the Camino Francés or the Camino Sanabrés on the way to Santiago de Compostela. The opening section from Seville to the…
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What is the Via de la Plata like? 11 ways I was wrong about it
WHAT IS THE VIA DE LA PLATA LIKE? 11 WAYS THAT I WAS WRONG ABOUT THE VIA DE LA PLATA. I have a confession. When we decided to walk the Vía de la Plata earlier this year, I was excited. But if I am entirely honest, probably not as excited…
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Lisbon in July: what to expect + things to do
LISBON IN JULY: WHAT TO EXPECT & THINGS TO DO. We ended up spending an entire month in Lisbon in July. Honestly, we normally avoid peak season for travel whenever possible, but we were invited to a three day wedding in Lisbon and it seemed like a great excuse to…