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

  • How to get from Palermo Airport Sicily to Palermo city center

    How to get from Palermo Airport Sicily to Palermo city center

    Just landed at Palermo airport Sicily and want to go to Palermo city center? It is an easy journey to make. Here is a no nonsense guide how to get from Palermo airport Sicily to Palermo city center. Take the bus to Palermo city centre The bus takes 50 minutes from Palermo airport to the… Read more

  • 10 best things to do in Pozzallo: A short guide

    10 best things to do in Pozzallo: A short guide

    10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN POZZALLO: A SHORT GUIDE. When I was in my late teens, I visited a small beach town just outside or Athens with a Greek family who had a summer house there. There was nothing particularly remarkable about the town, a sandy beach and a few tavernas. But I remember… Read more

  • Walking the Rheinsteig: Frequently asked questions answered

    Walking the Rheinsteig: Frequently asked questions answered

    WALKING THE RHEINSTEIG: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ANSWERED. We always like to make sure that our travel guides provide as much detailed information as possible. In this blog post, we seek to answer all the frequently asked questions about walking The Rheinsteig trail in Germany. You might like to read this alongside our daily stages guide,… 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.

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Using an affiliate links does not make it more expensive for you to purchase. We receive a small commission whenever you buy something which in turn allows us to keep writing independent travel guides and your support is greatly appreciated.