Author: lotuseaters.travel
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9 best beaches near Chania + why we like them
9 BEST BEACHES NEAR CHANIA + WHY WE LIKE THEM. Crete isn’t short on beaches. In fact, choosing where to spend a beach day can be one of the hardest parts of planning a trip here. Around Chania alone, you’ll find everything from wide sandy bays and family-friendly swimming spots…
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15 alternatives to the Camino de Santiago
15 ALTERNATIVES TO THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. The Camino de Santiago has become something of a legend. It is the route that introduces many people to long-distance hiking for the very first time. And year after year, it is growing in popularity. But once you have experienced the rhythm of…
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Are the Azores worth visiting? 10 pros and cons to Consider
ARE THE AZORES WORTH VISITING? 10 PROS AND CONS TO CONSIDER. “The Azores may not be uncharted territory anymore, but they retain a rare, genuinely unspoiled beauty that makes every visit feel like a proper adventure. This made us feel like discoverers from the old times. And I won’t be…
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19 marvellous things to do in Herne Bay
19 MARVELLOUS THINGS TO DO IN HERNE BAY, KENT. “It wasn’t Whitstable. It wasn’t Margate. It was Herne Bay – and that felt like the right choice on a baking hot May day.” We came without much of a plan, which is probably the best way to meet a place…
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Choosing between Malta or Gozo for a holiday
CHOOSING BETWEEN MALTA OR GOZO FOR A HOLIDAY. I recently got asked this question. And it’s a fair one – Malta and Gozo are only a 25-minute ferry ride apart, but they feel like entirely different propositions. One is a bustling island with an international airport and a UNESCO capital.…
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25 mistakes I’ve made on the Camino de Santiago
25 MISTAKES I’VE MADE ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. I think one of the reasons people romanticise the Camino de Santiago so much is because, in many ways, it deserves it. There’s nothing quite like strapping my backpack on and setting out on the start of a Camino journey. Some…
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11 unique things we did in Palma de Mallorca
11 UNIQUE THINGS WE DID IN PALMA DE MALLORCA. People talk about Mallorca as a beach destination first, so the capital often gets reduced to a stopover: somewhere to fly into, then leave behind on the way to the coast. On our recent visit, we realised that Palma has a…
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20 fantastic things to do in Tunbridge Wells
20 FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO IN TUNBRIDGE WELLS. “The outward amusements are cricketing, horse races and other diversions, such as walking, riding and airing in carriages.” Lady Coke, on Tunbridge Wells, 1750 Not much has changed in spirit. I’m a regular visitor to Tunbridge Wells, and sometimes it’s easy to…
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26 things to do to get ready for your first Camino de Santiago
26 THINGS TO DO TO GET READY FOR YOUR FIRST CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. Planning your first Camino can feel overwhelming. There’s a lot of advice out there, and it’s not always easy to know where to start. But, you don’t need to have absolutely everything figured out before you go.…
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The Real Cost of Walking the Camino de Santiago (2026 Budget Guide Based on Multiple Caminos)
THE COST OF WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. We first walked the Camino de Santiago several years ago and returned again most recently in March 2026. One of the things we’ve noticed over multiple Camino walks is that although the Camino is still one of the most affordable long-distance walking…