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

  • 10 best cities on the Camino de Santiago

    10 best cities on the Camino de Santiago

    One of the things that we love about walking the Camino de Santiago is that the routes take you through some fabulous Spanish cities, as well as towns and villages. Many of these cities may not be destinations that you would fly into directly, especially if you’re coming from outside of Europe, but they make… Read more

  • Best hats for the Camino de Santiago in 2025

    Best hats for the Camino de Santiago in 2025

    When packing for the Camino de Santiago, you will probably be wondering about the best hats for the Camino. If you’re walking in the summer, a hat is essential. There are few sections of Camino that will be shaded from the sun and without a decent hat, you will put yourself at risk for sun… Read more

  • Can you do laundry on the Camino de Santiago?

    Can you do laundry on the Camino de Santiago?

    Before we walked our first Camino de Santiago, this was one of the questions on our mind. Surely it’s not possible to carry enough clean clothing for one month? No, it’s not! So, can you do laundry on the Camino de Santiago? Find out in our short guide. You can find more about packing 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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