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.
A SELECTION OF GREATS
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.
WHERE TO VISIT NOW
Autumn has arrived. We invite you to browse our recommendations for the best destinations to visit at this time of year.
EXPLORING THE UK
If you’re staying put in the UK this Autumn, you can find our guides to glorious beach towns and more.
LATEST BLOG POSTS
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19 unique things to do in Folkestone
19 UNIQUE THINGS TO DO IN FOLKESTONE FOR A MARVELLOUS WEEKEND. I make no secret of the fact that I love the Kent Coast. As someone who grew up in Kent, even though I now travel widely, I will always have time to spend a day on the coast. I love the quirkiness of the… Read more
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The Camino del Norte: what we liked + didn’t like
THE CAMINO DEL NORTE: WHAT WE LIKED + DIDN’T LIKE. The Camino del Norte was our first Camino. Since then we’ve walked several others across Spain and Portugal, but if someone asked me which route I’d recommend to someone looking for dramatic scenery, fantastic cities and just enough challenge to make the finish feel properly… Read more
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The Laugavegur Trail: what we liked + didn’t like
THE LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL: WHAT WE LIKED & DIDN’T LIKE. The Laugavegur Trail had been on our hiking wish list for years. Between the colourful rhyolite mountains, steaming geothermal valleys and black volcanic deserts, it looked unlike anywhere we’d ever walked before. Add in Iceland’s famously unpredictable weather and a few icy river crossings, and it… 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.
