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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Do you need to book accommodation on the Camino de Santiago?
DO YOU NEED TO BOOK ACCOMMODATION ON THE CAMINO: A DETAILED GUIDE. The debate about whether or not to book accommodation is always a lively one. I’ve lost count of how many discussions I’ve had with fellow walkers who are firmly in one camp or the other – some choose to totally wing it, whilst… Read more
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The Portuguese Coastal Route vs the Central Route: Which should you walk?
THE PORTUGUESE COASTAL CAMINO OR THE CENTRAL ROUTE: WHICH SHOULD YOU WALK? One of my favourite topics is Camino routes. If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll already know this! And if you’re new here, by way of a short introduction – we’ve walked more than 12 different Camino routes at this point.… Read more
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19 unique things to do in Folkestone
19 UNIQUE THINGS TO DO IN FOLKESTONE FOR A MARVELLOUS WEEKEND. I make no secret of the fact that I love the Kent Coast. As someone who grew up in Kent, even though I now travel widely, I will always have time to spend a day on the coast. I love the quirkiness of the… 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.
