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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How to extend the Laugavegur trail to create a nine day trek
HOW TO EXTEND THE LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL TO CREATE A NINE DAY TREK. The Laugavegur Trail is an iconic 55km trail in the heart of Iceland’s Highlands. It has long been on our hiking bucket list. But, when we decided to walk it this summer, we had doubts about travelling to the Highlands, just for four… Read more
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Our guide to camping on Laugavegur trail
OUR GUIDE TO CAMPING ON THE LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL. When we set off to walk the Laugavegur Trail in early June, it was the very start of the hiking season. Snow still lingered on the high ground, the rivers ran fast with meltwater, and each evening brought the familiar routine of pitching our little tent in… Read more
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Madeira vs The Azores: Which Portuguese islands should you visit?
MADEIRA VS THE AZORES: WHICH PORTUGUESE ISLANDS SHOULD YOU VISIT AND WHY? Portugal’s Atlantic islands have long played on my mind. I am, and suspect I will always be, an island girl at heart. Rugged volcanic coastlines, dramatic hiking trails, tropical plants galore, and that irresistible blend of European ease but island soul. But between… 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.
