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.
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.
WHERE TO VISIT NOW
Autumn has arrived. We invite you to browse our recommendations for the best destinations to visit at this time of year.
EXPLORING THE UK
If you’re staying put in the UK this Autumn, you can find our guides to glorious beach towns and more.
LATEST BLOG POSTS
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14 great things to do in Vigo, Galicia
14 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN VIGO, GALICIA: A SHORT GUIDE. Vigo may not be the most well known city, but it is the largest city in Galicia and deserves a lot more attention than it might get. For me, it’s the perfect size of a city to explore for a day or so –… Read more
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The Camino Portuguese (Coastal route): what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE (COASTAL ROUTE): WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. I first walked the Camino Portuguese Coastal route in March 2024. In late 2026, I returned to the route. The first time, I walked a few days with my mother, and the rest solo. This time around, John and I walked together. We don’t… Read more
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A short guide to taking the pilgrim boat on the Camino Spiritual Variant
A SHORT GUIDE TO TAKING THE PILGRIM BOAT ON THE CAMINO SPIRITUAL VARIANT. I will admit, I made a bit of a mistake when it came to arranging our journey on the pilgrim boat from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontecesures. There are two companies operating the route: one has a larger, more comfortable vessel, while… 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.
