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.


SPRING TRIPS

Spring has arrived. We invite you to browse our recommendations for the best destinations to visit at this time of year.

LATEST BLOG POSTS

  • 11 unique things we did in Palma de Mallorca

    11 unique things we did in Palma de Mallorca

    11 UNIQUE THINGS WE DID IN PALMA DE MALLORCA. People talk about Mallorca as a beach destination first, so the capital often gets reduced to a stopover: somewhere to fly into, then leave behind on the way to the coast. On our recent visit, we realised that Palma has a lot more to offer than… Read more

  • 20 fantastic things to do in Tunbridge Wells

    20 fantastic things to do in Tunbridge Wells

    20 FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO IN TUNBRIDGE WELLS. “The outward amusements are cricketing, horse races and other diversions, such as walking, riding and airing in carriages.” Lady Coke, on Tunbridge Wells, 1750 Not much has changed in spirit. I’m a regular visitor to Tunbridge Wells, and sometimes it’s easy to overlook somewhere you’re so familiar… Read more

  • 26 things to do to get ready for your first Camino de Santiago

    26 things to do to get ready for your first Camino de Santiago

    26 THINGS TO DO TO GET READY FOR YOUR FIRST CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. Planning your first Camino can feel overwhelming. There’s a lot of advice out there, and it’s not always easy to know where to start. But, you don’t need to have absolutely everything figured out before you go. This list is based on… 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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Using an affiliate links does not make it more expensive for you to purchase. We receive a small commission whenever you buy something which in turn allows us to keep writing independent travel guides and your support is greatly appreciated.