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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Do you need a rest day on the Camino Primitivo (and where to take it)
DO YOU NEED TO TAKE A REST DAY ON THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO (AND WHERE TO TAKE IT.) The Camino Primitivo may be one of the shortest of the major pilgrimage routes to Santiago, but it’s also one of the most demanding. If you’ve dared to peak at the elevation profiles, you’ll already know: this is… Read more
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9 best towns on the Camino Primitivo
9 BEST TOWNS ON THE CAMINO PRIMITIVO. The Camino Primitivo is known as a mountain route. It takes you on a journey high up into the Asturian hills, through misty forests and sleepy villages, then suddenly pops you out into Galician countryside. As it’s such a rural route, we hadn’t expected to find quite so… Read more
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11 things not to miss in Lugo, Galicia
11 THINGS NOT TO MISS IN LUGO, GALICIA. When I first entered the city walls of Lugo, I must have looked so excited, as a busy-looking local stopped to ask if I wanted a picture. I’ve never been able to hide my feelings from my face, and at that moment I must have been glowing… 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.
