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.

WINTER ADVENTURES

As we journey through winter, we invite you to browse our recommendations for the best destinations to visit at this time of year.

LATEST BLOG POSTS

  • Lisbon in July: what to expect + things to do

    Lisbon in July: what to expect + things to do

    LISBON IN JULY: WHAT TO EXPECT & THINGS TO DO. We ended up spending an entire month in Lisbon in July. Honestly, we normally avoid peak season for travel whenever possible, but we were invited to a three day wedding in Lisbon and it seemed like a great excuse to extend our stay. It was… Read more

  • Sicily in September: what to expect & where to visit

    Sicily in September: what to expect & where to visit

    SICILY IN SEPTEMBER: WHAT TO EXPECT & WHERE TO VISIT. We spent one month in Sicily in September, and it remains one of the most enjoyable trips I’ve ever taken. Not because everything was perfect (it wasn’t), or because Sicily suddenly became calm and well-organised (it didn’t), but because September is the moment when the… Read more

  • 18 best long distance hikes in Europe for June

    18 best long distance hikes in Europe for June

    18 BEST LONG DISTANCE HIKES IN EUROPE FOR JUNE. June is one of the very best months for hiking in Europe. Summer has arrived, the days are long, and most trails are finally free of winter snow. But, if you head out for a long distance hike in Europe, you’ll be beating the crowds of… 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.

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