
TRAVEL GUIDES AND LONG DISTANCE HIKES
John and Emma are a travelling couple, hiking and exploring the world together. We write about long-distance hiking, cities and any adventures we find. Bringing you “really useful travel guides.” Simple as that.
Who are Lotus Eaters Travel?
Emma is an avid writer, yogi, travel planning guru and enjoys good eating with red wine in beautiful places. John is the chief strategist of Lotus Eaters Travel, lover of Lebanese food and the middle east, chess geek and spontaneous adventurer.

EUROPEAN LONG-DISTANCE HIKING
We specialize in European long distance hiking guides. You can find a selection of our faves below, or find all guides here.






Would you like us to plan your walk for you?
Embark on a journey of a lifetime with Lotus Eaters Travel Planning, where we turn your dream of long-distance walking into a meticulously planned reality.
Our passion for exploration, love for diverse cultures, and commitment to providing an unparalleled experience drive us to offer personalized consultation services for some of the world’s most iconic walking trails.
AUTUMN TRAVELS
As we head into autumn, we invite you to browse our recommendations for the best destinations to visit at this time of year.






LATEST BLOG POSTS
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How to Visit Galleon Beach and Hike to Shirley Heights
HOW TO VISIT GALLEON BEACH AND HIKE TO SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. We found ourselves in Antigua with two days to spare and absolutely no plan. After a bit of research, we decided to dedicate one of those days to the English Harbour area — and it turned out to be the perfect mix of history, adventure, Read more
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How to visit English Harbour & Nelson’s Dockyard from St John’s
HOW TO VISIT ENGLISH HARBOUR AND NELSON’S DOCKYARD FROM ST JOHN’S. One of the most famous tourist attractions in Antigua is Nelson’s Dockyard. A UNESCO World Heritage, towards the south end of the island. We were recently visiting Antigua for two days, as part of a two week Caribbean cruise aboard Arvia, and a visit Read more
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The Closest Beach to Philipsburg Cruise Port (You Can Walk There!)
THE CLOSEST BEACH TO PHILIPSBURG CRUISE PORT (YOU CAN WALK THERE!) If you’re docking in Philipsburg and want a beach day without taxis, tours, or stress, you’re in luck. Just a short walk from the cruise terminal is Great Bay Beach — the closest beach to the port and one of the easiest beach days Read more


LOTUS EATERS TRAVEL YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Our most detailed content is on this site, but you can also find some visual walking guides on our YouTube channel.








