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.
WINTER ADVENTURES
As we journey through winter, 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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Pointe du Bout: A Quick Guide from Fort-de-France
VISITING POINTE DU BOUT FROM FORT-DE-FRANCE. If you’re arriving in Martinique by cruise ship — or even if you’re just based in Fort-de-France for a few days — Pointe du Bout makes for an easy, low-effort excursion that feels surprisingly far removed from the city. It’s close, simple to reach, and yet feels like a Read more
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Plan the perfect visit to Balata Gardens, Martinique
HOW TO PLAN THE PERFECT VISIT TO BALATA GARDENS, MARTINIQUE. When we arrived in Martinique, we decided to explore independently rather than taking a tour or plonking ourselves on the beach for the day. One of the reasons for this was that Balata Gardens were firmly on our hit list, and our research suggested they Read more
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Ultimate Guide to Cane Garden Bay from Tortola Cruise Port
A GUIDE TO VISITING CANE GARDEN BAY FROM TORTOLA CRUISE PORT. If your cruise itinerary includes a stop in Road Town, you’ll quickly realise that choosing which beach to visit is the biggest decision of the day. Tortola has several beautiful beaches within easy reach of the cruise port, but after some research (and a 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.
