
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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Why We Keep Coming Back to the Camino: A Pilgrim’s Reflection After 5,000km
WHY WE KEEP COMING BACK TO THE CAMINO: A PILGRIM’S REFLECTION AFTER 5,000km. I’m standing on a train platform in Mérida, southern Spain. The high-speed train to Madrid pulls in, shunting out the bustle of platform one. People shift quickly: some are clearly on business, rolling sleek suitcases behind them; others have the anxious energy… Read more
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Explore Mérida: A Hidden Gem of Roman Ruins in Spain
A CITY GUIDE TO MERIDA, SPAIN. MORE ROMAN RUINS THAN YOU MIGHT EXPECT. Somewhat hidden away in Spain’s Extremadura region, Mérida isn’t usually the first place people think of when planning a trip to Spain. But after spending a few days there at the end of the Camino Mozarabe, I can honestly say it’s one… Read more
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How to Spend the Perfect Day in Cordoba on the Camino Mozarabe
HOW TO SPEND THE PERFECT DAY IN CORDOBA ON THE CAMINO MOZARABE. The Camino Mozarabe allows you to walk through through some of southern Spain’s most beautiful and lesser-known landscapes, quaint villages, mountains and olive groves. But few moments on the Camino Mozarabe, are quite as spectacular as the arrival into Cordoba. After long days… 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.








