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.

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

  • Santander a stag/buck’s bachelor destination?

    Santander a stag/buck’s bachelor destination?

    Santander situated on Spain’s northern coast is currently not thought of as a popular stag/buck’s destination. However with cheap bars flowing with high quality beer and wine and some of Spain’s best food as well as its late night party atmosphere, it should be looked as a serious contender for a weekend away with your… Read more

  • Is there WiFi on the Camino de Santiago?

    Is there WiFi on the Camino de Santiago?

    Before you head out to walk the Camino de Santiago, you might have lots of questions. We certainly did. One of the questions that we get asked most frequently when people are preparing to walk, is about access to technology on the Camino. Specifically is there WiFi on the Camino? Is there WiFi on the… Read more

  • Do you need a sleeping bag for the Camino de Santiago?

    Do you need a sleeping bag for the Camino de Santiago?

    This was something that we really didn’t know the answer to during our first time walking the Camino de Santiago. It’s obvious when wild camping , that you always need to pack a sleeping bag, but do you need a sleeping bag for the Camino de Santiago? Walking the Camino is not the same as… 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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