Author: lotuseaters.travel
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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…
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How to choose the best Camino route for you
WHICH CAMINO ROUTE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE – GUIDANCE + QUIZ. The Camino de Santiago offers a variety of routes, each providing unique experiences for pilgrims. Choosing the right path depends on factors such as available time, desired difficulty, and personal interests. Below is an overview of the main Camino routes…
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Port de Pollença or Port de Sóller: where should you stay?
PORT DE POLLENCA OR PORT DE SOLLER: WHERE SHOULD YOU STAY? Port de Pollença and Port de Sóller are classic examples of two places that look quite similar on the map. Both are coastal, scenic and well set up for a holiday, but feel quite different to one another once…
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10 best villages to visit in Tramuntana mountains
10 BEST VILLAGES TO VISIT IN THE TRAMUNTANA MOUNTAINS. We recently spent a couple of weeks walking through Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana and completely fell in love with the region. Whenever we travel somewhere known for its beaches and busy resorts, we naturally find ourselves drawn inland, towards the mountains.…
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17 fantastic things to do in Port de Sóller
17 FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO IN PORT DE SOLLER. We arrived into Port de Sóller after a few days exploring the northwest of Mallorca, and it immediately felt different to other coastal towns on the island. We approached the town on foot and I will never forget the view down…