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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16 fantastic things to do in Rethymno
16 FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO IN RETHYMNO: A DETAILED GUIDE. Most visitors arrive in Rethymno with a rough plan. A wander through the old town, an afternoon on the beach, a visit to the Venetian fortress and perhaps a day trip or two around Crete. It doesn’t have the fame of Chania or the big-ticket… Read more
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Where to stay in Rethymno
WHERE TO STAY IN RETHYMNO: A DETAILED GUIDE. I once heard a good description of what it means to visit a new place as a tourist: your first job is to find “the bit”. The bit being the main area where the tourist sites are clustered. Large cities can have several bits, London being the… Read more
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Chania or Rethymno: which should you choose in Crete?
CHANIA OR RETHYMNO: WHICH SHOULD YOU CHOOSE IN CRETE? Two Venetian harbours, two old towns full of shuttered wooden balconies and cats snoozing on warm stone, two places that get mentioned in the same breath by almost everyone who’s been to Crete.They’re not the same town. We know because we stayed in both, and had… 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.
