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10 best hostels with roof terraces in Europe
Gone are the days when hostels were just a few bunk beds and a ratty old shower. Now, hostels are pretty much like hotels, but better. Not only are they sociable and fun, but they…
What is slow travel?
As Digital Nomads and full-time travellers, we often get asked if we are fans of slow travel. I know that slow travel became a trendy buzz word a few years back, but I will confess…
How to survive an overnight bus trip
HOW TO SURVIVE AN OVERNIGHT BUS TRIP: A GUIDE FOR INTREPID TRAVELERS If you’re doing any sort of intrepid travelling on a budget, chances are that at some point you’re going to be staring down…
What is a damaged passport?
I recently found myself in quite a tricky situation when I noticed I had some slight damage to my passport when in Bali. I was due to fly to Vietnam to meet J a few…
Can you sleep at London Luton airport?
Heading for London Luton airport and thinking you night need to sleep at the airport or in a hotel? I recently went to Luton airport the evening before my flight and discovered whether you can…
2023 Travel Trends
The last day of the year always has us reflecting back on what’s happened over the past 12 months. First and foremost, hasn’t it been amazing to get back out travelling with limited Covid restrictions?…
Am I too old to stay in a hostel?
Recently, we’ve both found ourselves staying in hostel dormitory rooms. Ah, the familiar feeling of creaky old bunk beds, noisy luggage lockers and shared bathrooms (shower flip flops mandatory). We’ve subsequently been caught wondering whether…
A December update from Lotus Eaters Travel for our subscribers
Welcome to the December 2022 edition of the Lotus Eaters Travel newsletter. We hope this finds you very well and enjoying life wherever in the world you are. Firstly, we wanted to say a huge…
Can you sleep at London Gatwick airport?
I recently had a very early morning flight from London Gatwick and wouldn’t be able to catch an early enough train the next day to make the flight. The only option was to stay at…
Is it safe to travel alone as a woman?
Is it safe to travel alone as a woman… At Lotus Eaters Travel, the majority of travel we do is together as a pair. But there are times when our schedules don’t allow this and…
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…
Why the hotel TV is dead
Dead, dead, dead I say. Keep reading to find out why we think the hotel TV is dead. After having checked in to your hotel and entering the keycard into the door, you step in.…
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Where can I get a sim card?
Need a sim card on landing or about to fly off? Rather than the hassle of finding/getting a physical sim card, an easier method these days is to get an e-sim. Simply select the country or region you are in and get data and calls on your phone. More info can be found here.
Prices are reasonable, usually only $25 for 20GB of data. We now always use this method when travelling as it just saves so much time and bother!
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