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
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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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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
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Hiking Samaria Gorge: our experience taking a tour
HIKING SAMARIA GORGE: OUR EXPERIENCE TAKING A TOUR. Samaria Gorge is probably the most well-known hike in Crete, and it was high on my list when we planned our trip to the island. The route runs through the White Mountains, starting at Omalos at around 4,000 feet above sea level and finishing at Agia Roumeli… Read more
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The Camino Primitivo: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino Primitivo has a reputation for being one of the tougher Camino routes. It’s hillier, quieter and, in places, a little more challenging than some of the better-known routes into Santiago de Compostela. And it’s also one of our favourites. It became an instant hit… 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.
