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

  • Best things to do near Bridgetown Cruise Port

    Best things to do near Bridgetown Cruise Port

    BEST THINGS TO DO NEAR BRIDGETOWN CRUISE PORT. Barbados is one of the easiest Caribbean islands to explore independently from a cruise ship, and Bridgetown is a great place to dock. There’s loads to do from the port, especially if you’re keen to explore on foot or up for taking a short taxi ride. There’s… Read more

  • A guide to Carlisle Bay: the nearest beach to Bridgetown

    A guide to Carlisle Bay: the nearest beach to Bridgetown

    A GUIDE TO CARLISLE BAY: THE NEAREST BEACH TO BRIDGETOWN. When your cruise itinerary includes two full days in Barbados, it feels like an invitation to slow right down, and that’s exactly what we did. We visited the island onboard Arvia and, rather than rushing around on tours or packing in sightseeing, we wanted one… Read more

  • How to Visit Galleon Beach and Hike to Shirley Heights

    How to Visit Galleon Beach and Hike to Shirley Heights

    HOW TO VISIT GALLEON BEACH AND HIKE TO SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. We found ourselves in Antigua with two days to spare and absolutely no plan. After a bit of research, we decided to dedicate one of those days to the English Harbour area, and it turned out to be the perfect mix of history, adventure, and… 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.