Author: lotuseaters.travel
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21 Tips for Travelling to Jordan: know before you go
21 TIPS FOR TRAVELLING TO JORDAN: WHAT TO KNOW WHEN YOU VISIT FOR THE FIRST TIME. Blog post updated November 2024. With Roman History, buzzing city culture, traditional Bedouin camps and jaw dropping scenery everywhere you turn, Jordan is fast becoming a very popular travel destination. But, despite being popular…
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How to swim in the Dead Sea in Jordan for free: All you need to know
VISITING THE DEAD SEA IN JORDAN FOR FREE: A GUIDE. If you’re visiting Jordan, no doubt you are planning to spend at least a few hours floating in The Dead Sea. For most people, the chance to swim in the Dead Sea is a once in a lifetime experience and…
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Airbnb to end its cleaning fee shakedown
I for one am delighted to have heard the news this week that Airbnb are introducing new changes to end the horrendous Airbnb cleaning fee shakedown. This has no doubt bugged so many other Digital Nomads. Even worse than the cleaning fee, are the lengthy checkout cleaning checklists, which Airbnb…
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Can I drink alcohol in Jordan?
Having considered Jordan as a great destination to visit for its history, beautiful landmarks and incredible food. The next question you might have is can I drink alcohol in Jordan? We have written a comprehensive guide to drinking alcohol in Jordan. Things to know about drinking in Jordan Alcohol is…
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Is Jordan a good stag/buck’s destination?
Can Jordan in the middle east really be considered a good stag/buck’s destination? With stag parties seeking more exotic locations I travelled to the country and found out whether there was enough to do to make an epic stag weekend. As with all my findings I will judge the location…
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Is Aqaba worth visiting? A complete guide
IS AQABA WORTH VISITING? A COMPLETE GUIDE. Updated November 2024. On our recent trip to Jordan, we were completely undecided about visiting Aqaba which sits to the South of the country. We kept asking, is Aqaba worth visiting? Sure, we love a chance to down tools for a day or…
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What to do in Amman for two days: A complete guide
WHAT TO DO IN AMMAN FOR TWO DAYS: A COMPLETE GUIDE. Thinking of visiting Jordan but not sure about Amman? Here’s what to do in Amman for two days. Many tourists choose to skip Amman, heading straight for the sites in the South instead but they really shouldn’t! The bustling…
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Starting your Camino in Porto: What to do and where to stay before you start
If you’ve visiting Porto and have a really short time there before you start your Camino in Porto, here’s what to do and see in Porto in 24 hours! We recently walked the Portuguese route of the Camino de Santiago and we started from Porto! Land of Port, the Douro…
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15 best Albergues on Portuguese Camino Routes: Coastal & Central
15 BEST ALBERGUES ON THE PORTUGUESE CAMINO ROUTES: COASTAL & CENTRAL. Blog post updated for September 2026. I have walked the Camino Portuguese three times now – the coastal route twice and the central once. And each time I walk, I’m always amazed by how many fabulous albergues there are…
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Restaurant Pontevedra: Eirado Restaurant
Eirado restaurant, which has one star Michelin is located in the city of Pontevedra in Galicia Spain. Galicia is know for its foodie scene, with incredible wines and fresh seafood everywhere you turn. Find out more about this wonderful Pontevedra restaurant below. Where is Eirado Restaurant? Pontevedra is a small…