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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The Camino Primitivo: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino Primitivo has a reputation for being one of the tougher Camino routes. It’s hillier, quieter and, in places, a little more challenging than some of the better-known routes into Santiago de Compostela. And it’s also one of our favourites. It became an instant hit… Read more
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Level8 Luggage: Our review of the Adventure 28
LEVEL8 LUGGAGE REVIEW: ADVENTURE 28 I’ll be straight with you: we’re usually hand-luggage-only travellers. More than that, we’re far more familiar with backpack travel than suitcase travel. My trusty 30-litre Osprey backpack has been with me for four years and countless kilometres of walking adventures. Then, late last year, we went on our first Caribbean… Read more
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Why I think the Camino Portuguese is the best route for first timers
WHY I THINK THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE IS THE BEST ROUTE FOR FIRST TIMERS. If you’re planning your first Camino, choosing the route can feel like a huge decision. For me though, the Camino Portuguese is one of the easiest routes to recommend to first-timers. It offers forgiving terrain, good infrastructure and flexible daily stages –… 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.
