
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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Where to stay in Lefkada for different travel styles and budgets
WHERE TO STAY IN LEFKADA FOR DIFFERENT TRAVEL STYLES & BUDGETS. As someone who has spent a significant amount of time exploring Greece over the years, I can confirm Lefkada is a truly beautiful and unique island. And an ideal place to escape to for some R&R, with a little bit of exploration. The beaches… Read more
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Vietnam in December: what to expect
VIETNAM IN DECEMBER: WHAT TO EXPECT. We arrived in Vietnam in early December and stayed through to the middle of January, travelling from north to south. I’d just flown in from Bali after a month there – my skin still warm from island sunshine – so Northern Vietnam’s December weather came as quite a shock.… Read more
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Yucatan at Christmas: what to expect
YUCATAN AT CHRISTMAS: WHAT TO EXPECT. Every year, we love getting away at Christmas. Ideally to visit somewhere hot, exotic and totally different to home. We spent Christmas in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and it was, in the best possible way, unlike any Christmas we’d known before. There’s something quite magical about being in a tropical… 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.








