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

  • Is Matka Canyon worth visiting + how to get to Matka Canyon from Skopje

    Is Matka Canyon worth visiting + how to get to Matka Canyon from Skopje

    IS MATKA CANYON WORTH VISITING + HOW TO GET TO MATKA CANYON FROM SKOPJE. During our recent visit to Skopje, we were craving a bit of adventure and decided to get out of the city for the morning to visit Matka Canyon. In this guide you can find all you need to know about getting… Read more

  • Is Bitola worth visiting + best things to do in Bitola

    Is Bitola worth visiting + best things to do in Bitola

    IS BITOLA WORTH VISITING + BEST THINGS TO DO IN BITOLA. The second city of Bitola is known for the ancient city of Heraclea Lyncestis, beautiful Mosques and as the place that Atatürk went to school. We found all of this, but we also discovered a quiet urban sophistication. A welcoming and affordable city with… Read more

  • 15 ideas for Camino rest days

    15 ideas for Camino rest days

    15 IDEAS FOR CAMINO REST DAYS – ON THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE, NORTE AND FRANCES. When we walked our first Camino, the Camino del Norte, it’s fair to say that we set out with few plans beyond just walking every day and trying not to get too many blisters. The concept of taking a rest day… 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.