
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
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Fez or Marrakech: which should you visit?
FEZ OR MARRAKECH: WHICH SHOULD YOU VISIT? Marrakech and Fez are often considered as Morocco’s two essential cities when it comes to travelling. If you’re planning a first trip, chances are you’ll be deciding between them, or trying to work out how to fit both into your itinerary (as we did). On the surface, they… Read more
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Fez City Guide: What to Do, Where to Eat & Drink + Top Tips
FEZ CITY GUIDE: WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO EAT & DRINK + TOP TIPS. I first visited Fez nearly 20 years ago, a fact which I am sure ages me. It was my first experience of Morocco, my first experience of North Africa and, actually, come to think of it, my first ever backpacking trip.… Read more
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Three days in Marrakech for a first time visitor
HOW TO SPEND THREE WONDERFUL DAYS IN MARRAKECH FOR A FIRST TIME VISITOR. Marrakech is a city that can feel completely overwhelming at first. It is loud, colourful and chaotic at times. Throw in loads of Instagram influencers telling you where you ‘must visit’ in Marrakech. And for a first time visitor, it can be… 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.








