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.

WINTER ADVENTURES

As we journey through winter, we invite you to browse our recommendations for the best destinations to visit at this time of year.

LATEST BLOG POSTS

  • Via de la Plata stages: Merida to Salamanca

    Via de la Plata stages: Merida to Salamanca

    VIA DE LA PLATA STAGES: MERIDA TO SALAMANCA. Walking the Via de la Plata from Mérida to Salamanca is one of the most memorable sections of this historic Camino route. Over nearly 300 kilometres, pilgrims pass through the quiet landscapes of Extremadura before gradually entering the hillier terrain of Castilla y León. Roman ruins, wide… Read more

  • Where to get your Camino credential in Sevilla + FAQ’s about starting there

    Where to get your Camino credential in Sevilla + FAQ’s about starting there

    WHERE TO GET YOUR CAMINO CREDENTIAL IN SEVILLA + FAQ’s ABOUT STARTING THE VIA DE LA PLATA THERE. If you are starting the Via de la Plata in Sevilla, one of the first things you will need is a Camino credential (pilgrim passport). This small booklet records your journey as you walk to Santiago de… Read more

  • Via de la Plata Stages: Sevilla to Merida

    Via de la Plata Stages: Sevilla to Merida

    VIA DE LA PLATA STAGES: SEVILLA TO MERIDA. The Via de la Plata begins in the beautiful Andalusian city of Seville and heads north across Spain, eventually joining either the Camino Francés or the Camino Sanabrés on the way to Santiago de Compostela. The opening section from Seville to the Roman city of Mérida covers… 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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