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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How to take an amazing day trip to Sintra from Lisbon
If you’re visiting Lisbon, you may be considering a day trip to Sintra from Lisbon. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your day trip to Sintra from Lisbon. Why is Sintra so famous? In the 19th Century, Sintra became somewhat of an epicenter for Romantic European Architecture. Sintra was the home to royalty,… Read more
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Is the National Tile Museum in Lisbon worth visiting?
With so many galleries and museums in Lisbon, it can be difficult to decide which ones to visit. Especially if you have a short time. One that I was excited to visit when we traveled to Lisbon, was the National Tile Museum, or the Museu Nacional do Azulejo in Portuguese. Read on to find out… Read more
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Camino packing list female: best hiking outfits 2025
There are far more important things about walking the Camino de Santiago than what you wear. But, I do think I always enjoy hiking more if I’m comfortable in my choice of outfit. As I plan my next Camino de Santiago later this year, I am starting to think about my Camino packing list 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.
