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.
A SELECTION OF GREATS
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
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Visiting Mili Gorge from Rethymno: a short guide
VISITING MILI GORGE FROM RETHYMNO: A SHORT GUIDE. We were staying in Rethymno and had already spent more than one day lazing on the beach and more than one evening indulging in beers and Cretan food. In true Lotus Eaters Travel fashion, that’s when I realised we needed to get a little active and find… Read more
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16 wonderful things to do in Chania
16 WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN CHANIA: A CITY GUIDE. One of my favourite things to do in a new city, is to imagine how it would have looked, felt and moved in the past. As I travel more, I notice that there are some places that make this exercise easy, and some near impossible.… Read more
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A detailed Kissamos, Crete guide: Where to stay, eat and explore
A DETAILED KISSAMOS, CRETE GUIDE: WHERE TO STAY, EAT & EXPLORE. Most people know Kissamos as the gateway to Balos Lagoon or Elafonissi Beach. But rather than stopping by for a day or two, we decided to make it one of our main bases in Crete and ended up spending much longer here than we’d… 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.
