Category: Camino de Santiago
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Budget Hiking: Why hiking isn’t just for the wealthy
It can sometimes feel that you need to have all the latest gear to go hiking. There is so much stuff available, windproof, rainproof, feather down jackets, sweat wicking layers, golden hiking boots – you name it, you can probably find it. Don’t get me wrong, we have definitely been…
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Is there WiFi on the Camino de Santiago?
Before you head out to walk the Camino de Santiago, you might have lots of questions. We certainly did. One of the questions that we get asked most frequently when people are preparing to walk, is about access to technology on the Camino. Specifically is there WiFi on the Camino?…
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Do you need a sleeping bag for the Camino de Santiago?
This was something that we really didn’t know the answer to during our first time walking the Camino de Santiago. It’s obvious when wild camping , that you always need to pack a sleeping bag, but do you need a sleeping bag for the Camino de Santiago? Walking the Camino…
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Transformational Travel Experience: Thru-hiking
TRANSFORMATIONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES: Thru-hiking, the ultimate transformation “Meet me there, where the sea meets the sky, Lost but finally free.” Raynor Winn, The Salt Path The Salt Path by Raynor Winn I’ve just finished one of the most thought provoking books I’ve ever read, The Salt Path by Raynor Winn.…
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11 Best Michelin Star Restaurants on the Camino de Santiago
It might seem a bit strange to write about Michelin Star restaurants on the Camino de Santiago. But what could be better when walking the Camino than treating yourself to a wonderful meal in an incredible setting? We love the Menu Del Dias in Spain, but we also love to…
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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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Summer vs Autumn on the Camino de Santiago
Are you planning to walk the Camino and wondering when the best time of year is to walk. Here’s our guide to Summer vs Autumn on the Camino. The Camino de Santiago offers many wonderful routes. But you can also choose what time of year to complete the Camino, which…
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7 habits to avoid on the Camino de Santiago
7 HABITS TO AVOID ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. After more than ten Caminos in five years, we’ve realised something important: the Camino de Santiago is a wonderful, life-changing experience… populated almost entirely by deeply chaotic human beings. At Lotus Eaters Travel we normally focus on practical, detailed Camino guides.…
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10 things to know before walking the Camino
In July 2022, we walked our first Camino de Santiago. As I reflect on my recent experience and planning for my next one (Camino Portuguese in October,) I’m thinking about what I wish I’d known before I took on this adventure. Here are 10 things to know before walking the…
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What is it like to walk the Camino for the first time?
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WALK THE CAMINO FOR THE FIRST TIME: A DIARY. Walking across Northern Spain for 30 days sounded like the perfect start to my new nomadic life. A good old-fashioned pilgrimage. Cliché as it sounds, I had just commenced my own “great resignation”. After hearing friends…