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.
OUR LATEST HIKE
A SELECTION OF GREATS
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.
SUMMER LOVING
Summer has arrived. We invite you to browse our recommendations for the best destinations to visit at this time of year.
STAYING IN THE UK?
If you’re staying put in the UK this summer, you can find our guides to glorious beach towns and more.
LATEST BLOG POSTS
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Are the Azores worth visiting? 10 pros and cons to Consider
ARE THE AZORES WORTH VISITING? 10 PROS AND CONS TO CONSIDER. “The Azores may not be uncharted territory anymore, but they retain a rare, genuinely unspoiled beauty that makes every visit feel like a proper adventure. This made us feel like discoverers from the old times. And I won’t be told otherwise.” Lotus Eaters Travel… Read more
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19 marvellous things to do in Herne Bay
19 MARVELLOUS THINGS TO DO IN HERNE BAY, KENT. “It wasn’t Whitstable. It wasn’t Margate. It was Herne Bay – and that felt like the right choice on a baking hot May day.” We came without much of a plan, which is probably the best way to meet a place like this. Stepping off the… Read more
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Choosing between Malta or Gozo for a holiday
CHOOSING BETWEEN MALTA OR GOZO FOR A HOLIDAY. I recently got asked this question. And it’s a fair one – Malta and Gozo are only a 25-minute ferry ride apart, but they feel like entirely different propositions. One is a bustling island with an international airport and a UNESCO capital. The other is small, quiet,… 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.
OUR BOOKS
As we hike around the world, we have written travel guides to help those who are thinking of embarking on similar adventures. We are immensely grateful for your support when you purchase one of these through Amazon or through our shop.
