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

  • Where to stay in Corfu for different budgets and travel styles

    Where to stay in Corfu for different budgets and travel styles

    WHERE TO STAY IN CORFU FOR DIFFERENT BUDGETS & TRAVEL STYLES. Corfu is one of those islands that feels endlessly varied. There are quiet hilltop villages, bustling resort towns, secluded beaches, and lively nightlife spots. We were lucky enough to walk the Corfu Trail recently, which took us on journey to nearly every corner of… Read more

  • Benitses Corfu: a short guide

    Benitses Corfu: a short guide

    BENITSES CORFU: A SHORT GUIDE. We were exploring Corfu on foot via the Corfu Trail when we arrived in Benitses. It’s safe to say it wasn’t the place we were most excited about visiting – we’d imagined it to be overly touristy – but it turned out to be one of our favourite stops on… Read more

  • Our Corfu Trail Daily Stages: A detailed guide

    Our Corfu Trail Daily Stages: A detailed guide

    OUR CORFU TRAIL DAILY STAGES: A DETAILED GUIDE. Walking the Corfu Trail is one of the most rewarding ways to explore the island. Stretching from the southern tip at Kavos to the far north-east at Agios Spiridon, the trail takes in rugged mountains, quiet villages, hidden beaches, and sweeping coastal vistas. For us, it was… 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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