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 achieve balance between work and travel as a Digital Nomad

    When my partner and I decided that we wanted to start living a Digital Nomad lifestyle, we had many long discussions about what this would mean for us as individuals and as a couple. We also spent a lot of time trying to understand what was motivating each of us to do this and subsequently,… Read more

  • 5 European cities you can visit from Belgrade without flying

    5 European cities you can visit from Belgrade without flying

    We’ve recently travelled to Belgrade in Serbia, where we are spending some time seeing out the Winter in this buzzy, but chilly, capital city. Although Belgrade has more than enough to offer tourists (more to come on that in later posts), we have also been exploring European cities you can visit from Belgrade. As always,… Read more

  • Budget Hiking: Why hiking isn’t just for the wealthy

    Budget Hiking: Why hiking isn’t just for the wealthy

    It can sometimes feel that you need to have all the latest gear to go hiking. There is so much stuff available, windproof, rainproof, feather down jackets, sweat wicking layers, golden hiking boots – you name it, you can probably find it. Don’t get me wrong, we have definitely been tempted (particularly E) to buy… 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.

Please note that some links on our website are partnered with affiliates.

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.