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.


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.


WHERE TO VISIT NOW

Autumn has arrived. We invite you to browse our recommendations for the best destinations to visit at this time of year.

EXPLORING THE UK

If you’re staying put in the UK this Autumn, you can find our guides to glorious beach towns and more.

LATEST BLOG POSTS

  • Cycling on Sint Maarten: our experience

    Cycling on Sint Maarten: our experience

    CYCLING ON SINT MAARTEN: OUR EXPERIENCE. Cycling around Sint Maarten felt like a brilliant idea when we first planned it. An island, sunshine, sea views, and the freedom to explore at our own pace. What could possibly go wrong? In reality, cycling Sint Maarten was a mix of adventure, challenge, and a fair bit of… Read more

  • Harbour Lights Beach Club: what to expect

    Harbour Lights Beach Club: what to expect

    HARBOUR LIGHTS BEACH CLUB: WHAT TO EXPECT. Towards the end of our two week Caribbean cruise, we had two days in Barbados before heading home (very much against our will I should add.) As a beach lover, I wanted just one more day of sand and sea. And I wanted it to be full on… Read more

  • Best things to do near Bridgetown Cruise Port

    Best things to do near Bridgetown Cruise Port

    BEST THINGS TO DO NEAR BRIDGETOWN CRUISE PORT. Barbados is one of the easiest Caribbean islands to explore independently from a cruise ship, and Bridgetown is a great place to dock. There’s loads to do from the port, especially if you’re keen to explore on foot or up for taking a short taxi ride. There’s… 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.