Author: lotuseaters.travel
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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…
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Sicily in September: what to expect & where to visit
SICILY IN SEPTEMBER: WHAT TO EXPECT & WHERE TO VISIT. We spent one month in Sicily in September, and it remains one of the most enjoyable trips I’ve ever taken. Not because everything was perfect (it wasn’t), or because Sicily suddenly became calm and well-organised (it didn’t), but because September…
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18 best long distance hikes in Europe for June
18 BEST LONG DISTANCE HIKES IN EUROPE FOR JUNE. June is one of the very best months for hiking in Europe. Summer has arrived, the days are long, and most trails are finally free of winter snow. But, if you head out for a long distance hike in Europe, you’ll…
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Albania in August: what to expect
ALBANIA IN AUGUST: WHAT TO EXPECT. We don’t usually travel in peak summer. We tend to prefer shoulder seasons when there are fewer tourists and prices are a little lower. So visiting Albania in August felt like breaking our own rules. But Albania had been on our list for years,…
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Three day Fez to Marrakech desert tour: what to expect
THREE DAY FEZ TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR: WHAT TO EXPECT. When we told our riad host in Fez that we were about to take a tour to the Sahara, he laughed and asked, “Did you book it on Get Your Guide?” whilst pouring our morning tea. We told him yes,…
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Why Meknes is worth visiting + best things to do there
WHY MEKNES IS WORTH VISITING + BEST THINGS TO DO THERE. Meknes often gets overlooked on most Morocco itineraries. It sits quietly between Fez and Rabat, and is usually treated as a quick stop or a half-day trip at best. In fact, Meknes wasn’t on our original Morocco itinerary as…