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

  • What to Pack for the Corfu Trail: A Complete Guide

    What to Pack for the Corfu Trail: A Complete Guide

    WHAT TO PACK FOR THE CORFU TRAIL: A COMPLETE GUIDE. Packing for the Corfu Trail is a fine balance between carrying what you need and keeping your bag as light as possible. This isn’t a trek where you need to haul camping gear or winter layers, but it is ten (or more) days of daily… Read more

  • Introducing the Corfu Trail: all you need to know

    Introducing the Corfu Trail: all you need to know

    INTRODUCING THE CORFU TRAIL: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. If I told you that you could spend ten days walking across the beautiful island of Corfu, swimming in the turquoise Ionian Sea nearly every afternoon, then feasting on fresh Greek food by night, would that sound like heaven? For me, it absolutely was. Just two… Read more

  • 21 things you need to know before walking the Corfu Trail

    21 things you need to know before walking the Corfu Trail

    21 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE WALKING THE CORFU TRAIL. When you first hear about the Corfu Trail, it sounds like a dream: a long walk across a Greek island, beaches at your feet, mountains above your head, and olive groves as far as the eye can see. And it is dreamy- but it’s… 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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