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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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
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The Spiritual Variant of the Camino Portuguese: all you need to know
THE SPIRITUAL VARIANT OF THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. A bit of a spoiler alert, but the Spiritual Variant for us was, a highlight of the entire walk. We’d been walking the Camino Portuguese Coastal Route, joining the Central Route in Redondela, and by the time we reached Pontevedra, we were ready… Read more
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The Camino Mozarabe: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO MOZARABE: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino Mozarabe was one of those routes that we weren’t quite sure what to expect from before we started walking. It turned out to be full of surprises, from mountain views and ancient Roman history to tiny villages, brilliant food and some seriously challenging walking.… 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.
