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

  • Do I need to speak Spanish on the Camino?

    Do I need to speak Spanish on the Camino?

    This post is one of the series of Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) posts that we often get asked by subscribers or on social media forums. Do I need to speak Spanish on the Camino? Or, in Spanish, ¿Necesito hablar español en el camino? Find out here. Do I need to speak Spanish on the Camino?… Read more

  • Are you ready to walk the Camino de Santiago?

    Are you ready to walk the Camino de Santiago?

    We recently published a post with some information to help people prepare for the Camino de Santiago. But, would you like to take a short quiz to find out if you are ready to walk the Camino de Santiago? Are you ready to walk the Camino de Santiago? In the meantime, we’ve made a fun… Read more

  • Is the Camino de Santiago a religious walk?

    Is the Camino de Santiago a religious walk?

    Is the Camino de Santiago a religious walk? The Camino de Santiago is a modern day long distance trail that has historic origins. It is called The Way of St James as it is believed that the the remains of Saint James, an important Saint in Catholicism, are in Santiago. Therefore many Catholics in the… 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.