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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Snæfellsnes Peninsula, our itinerary for one or two days
SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA: OUR ITINERARY FOR ONE OR TWO DAYS. There’s something about the Snæfellsnes Peninsula that felt just right to us. We had one of those wonderful travel moments, where the scenery we were greeted with, far exceeded our expectations. And, all the plans we had made, were just right. Maybe it’s the fact that… Read more
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Camping in the Westfjords, Iceland: An Adventure at the Edge of the Map
CAMPING IN THE WESTFJORDS, ICELAND: AN ADVENTURE ON THE EDGE OF THE MAP. When we found out that only 10% of travellers visiting Iceland make it to the Westfjords, we knew it was going to be our mission to get there. There’s something about the Westfjords that makes you feel like you’ve reached the edge… Read more
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Our Packing List for the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland
OUR PACKING LIST FOR THE LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL. TheLaugavegur Trail is often described as one of the world’s most beautiful multi-day hikes – and after walking it ourselves in mid-June, we can’t disagree. But it’s also no joke. Especially if you’re camping, carrying all your kit, and, in our case, had just walked theHellismannaleið trail back… 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.
