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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São Miguel or Terceira: Which Azores Island Should You Visit?
SAO MIGUEL OR TERCEIRA: WHICH ISLAND SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO VISIT? When I first started planning a trip to the Azores, all the attention seemed to be on São Miguel. It’s the biggest island, the one with the famous crater lakes and hot springs, and it pops up constantly in glossy travel reels. But then… Read more
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24 things to do in Hastings for a wonderful weekend
24 THINGS TO DO IN HASTINGS FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND. For over a decade now, Hastings has been my go-to coastal escape – the kind of place I retreat to when I need a day of sea air or a weekend of wandering. There’s something comforting in the routine: hop on a train, roll into… Read more
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Camino de Santiago one week itineraries (that aren’t the last 100km)
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO ONE WEEK ITINERARIES (THAT AREN’T THE LAST 100KM). The Camino de Santiago is so often associated with the famous “final 100km” into Santiago de Compostela, yet this is the most crowded and perhaps overrated section of the route. Historically, the last 100km was popular because this stretch qualified you for a Compostela… 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.
