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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Tineo, Asturias: a short guide
TINEO, ASTURIAS: A SHORT GUIDE. Tineo is one of the first larger towns you’ll reach on the Camino Primitivo, sitting about 65 kilometres from Oviedo. Built across a hillside, it has the feel of a true Asturian mountain town, with steep lanes, stone houses, and wide views across the valleys. We reached Tineo on day… Read more
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17 unique things to do in Merida, Mexico
17 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MERIDA MEXICO: A CITY GUIDE. Merida, the capital of the Yucatan state is a thriving and bustling Mexican city. As an inland city, often it is overlooked with travellers choosing to visit Cancun and other seaside resorts. However, it has a lot to offer the keen traveller – especially… Read more
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Why Bacalar Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
IS BACALAR WORTH VISITING? HERE’S WHY WE THINK IT SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT TRAVEL DESTINATION. Bacalar, a town in the South of Mexico, a stone’s throw away from the Belize border is a really rather splendid place. So much so, that the Mexican tourist board recently designated it “pueblos magicos“, literally a magical town. Bacalar… 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.
