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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Camino Mozarabe: Cordoba to Merida Daily Stages
CAMINO MOZARABE: CORDOBA TO MERIDA DAILY STAGES. Earlier this year we walked the Camino Mozarabe from Almeria to Merida. A wonderful adventure that gave us an insight into just how magical the quieter Camino routes can be. In this blog post, we set out our daily stages for the final section from Cordoba to Merida.… Read more
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Camino Mozarabe: Granada to Cordoba Daily Stages
CAMINO MOZARABE: GRANADA TO CORDOBA DAILY STAGES. I’m not sure that there’s anything that could excite me more than walking between two fantastic Spanish cities, like Granada and Cordoba. When we found out that the Camino Mozarabe allowed us to do just that, we had booked flights within minutes. Indeed, I was mentally packing my… Read more
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Madrid Becomes a Gateway to the Camino de Santiago: First Pilgrim Hostel Opens in the Capital
MADRID BECOMES A GATEWAY TO THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. Madrid has just taken a big step onto the Camino map. In April 2025, the city officially opened its first dedicated pilgrim hostel (albergue), welcoming international pilgrims into the heart of the capital and reaffirming its historic – and now practical – place in the Camino… 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.
