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

  • Driving in Jordan:  A short guide

    Driving in Jordan: A short guide

    DRIVING IN JORDAN: A GUIDE TO HIRING A CAR AND EXPLORING JORDAN. Jordan in the Middle East is fast becoming one of the most exciting place for tourists to visit. However public transport is still limited outside the main cities. Perhaps you are thinking about renting a car for your stay. But is it safe… Read more

  • A December update from Lotus Eaters Travel for our subscribers

    A December update from Lotus Eaters Travel for our subscribers

    Welcome to the December 2022 edition of the Lotus Eaters Travel newsletter. We hope this finds you very well and enjoying life wherever in the world you are. Firstly, we wanted to say a huge thank you for subscribing and supporting us. We are a new website, with our first post being sent into the… Read more

  • What to see in Jerusalem in one day

    What to see in Jerusalem in one day

    Jerusalem has so many things to see that you could be busy for at least a week. The old city of Jerusalem is a labyrinth of streets and tunnels that would take a lifetime to get to know intimately. But if you are short on time then here is a guide of what to see… 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.