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

  • Starting your Camino in Porto: What to do and where to stay before you start

    Starting your Camino in Porto: What to do and where to stay before you start

    If you’ve visiting Porto and have a really short time there before you start your Camino in Porto, here’s what to do and see in Porto in 24 hours! We recently walked the Portuguese route of the Camino de Santiago and we started from Porto! Land of Port, the Douro river and where JK Rowling… Read more

  • Best Albergues on Portuguese Camino Route

    Best Albergues on Portuguese Camino Route

    The Albergue market on the Portuguese route of the Camino de Santiago seems to be booming. We felt like we were spoilt for choice in some areas. Many towns we came to had around 4 to 5 different Albergues to choose from. As we are walking the Camino as a couple, we tend to vary… Read more

  • Restaurant Pontevedra: Eirado Restaurant

    Restaurant Pontevedra: Eirado Restaurant

    Eirado restaurant, which has one star Michelin is located in the city of Pontevedra in Galicia Spain. Galicia is know for its foodie scene, with incredible wines and fresh seafood everywhere you turn. Find out more about this wonderful Pontevedra restaurant below. Where is Eirado Restaurant? Pontevedra is a small city in central Galicia. Nevertheless,… 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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