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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9 excellent day trips from Catania without a hire car
9 EXCELLENT DAY TRIPS FROM CATANIA WITHOUT A HIRE CAR. Catania is a vibrant city in the east of Sicily. It is a city that divides visitors. Personally, we really enjoyed the vivaciousness of Catania, the bustling markets and the youthful, sometimes noisy, nightlife. Other visitors find the city a bit too gritty, brash in… Read more
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10 best things to do in Ragusa + where to stay
10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN RAGUSA: A GUIDE TO VISITING RAGUSA IN SICILY. We’ll always have a soft spot for Ragusa, having spent five nights in the town. When we arrived in Sicily, we craved a place that felt untouched, somewhere to blend in quietly with the locals and live like we belonged. Isn’t… Read more
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10 great things to do in Modica: A short guide
A SHORT GUIDE TO VISITING MODICA + 10 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN MODICA. Modica is famous for its rich history, stunning Baroque architecture, and unique chocolate-making tradition. One of four towns that make up the UNESCO world heritage area of Val di Noto – Modica, makes a marvelous day trip or addition to a… 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.
