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

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    Rick’s Café in Casablanca: all you need to know

    RICK’S CAFE IN CASABLANCA: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” – Casablanca (1942) Rick’s Café in Casablanca is one of those places that lives more in our imagination than in reality. Thanks to the enduring legacy of the movie… Read more

  • 15 best things to do in Essaouira

    15 best things to do in Essaouira

    15 BEST THINGS TO DO IN ESSAOUIRA. After four days in Essaouira, I had around 1,000 photos of cats on my camera roll. They were everywhere – poised on every corner, patiently waiting to be photographed. Curled up in rugs, lined up on benches, I even caught one sprawled across the back of a bicycle,… Read more

  • Arvia Caribbean Itinerary Highlights

    Arvia Caribbean Itinerary Highlights

    ARVIA CARIBBEAN ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS AND WHAT TO DO ON EACH ISLAND. When we decided to join our first ever cruise, we were very clear that we wanted to find an itinerary that maximised our time on shore and gave us the chance to visit as many Caribbean islands as possible. That’s exactly how we ended… 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.