TRAVEL GUIDES AND THRU 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.
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Canary Islands Ferries: All you need to know
CANARY ISLANDS FERRIES: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GO ISLAND HOPPING. In early 2024, we traveled extensively around the Canary Islands, island hopping from one to the other. We were so impressed with the ease of moving around the Canary Islands, as well as the islands themselves, that we wanted to share this blog… Read more
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Driving route 40 Argentina: an epic education
DRIVING ROUTE 40 ARGENTINA: AN EPIC EDUCATION. We have long held dreams of visiting Argentina. When we started planning our trip, we both knew that we wanted to make it a road trip. Driving down route 40, heading down the length of one of the most epic countries in the world – we had to… Read more
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El Chalten best hikes & things to do in El Chalten
EL CHALTEN BEST HIKES & THINGS DO IN EL CHALTEN. As soon as I arrived to the tiny outpost of El Chalten, I knew I was going to love it. In fact, I started to love it even before I entered the village. We were driving along in our hire car, Zero 7 blasting on… Read more
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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.
The Camino de Santiago
Read our really useful guides and tips for the Camino de Santiago, including preparation, route guides and packing lists. Find all our posts on The Camino Santiago here.
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15 tips for staying healthy on the Camino de Santiago
15 TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO. During my most recent Camino de Santiago walk, I was reminded of just how important it is to stay healthy on the Camino. Whatever your personal circumstances or health history, there are some things that we can all do to look after ourselves physically and… Read more
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The cost of walking the Camino de Santiago for 2024
THE COST OF WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO IN 2024. We first walked the Camino de Santiago a few years ago and we have walked it most recently in March 2024. Over that time, we have noticed some small changes to the average costs of walking the Camino de Santiago. This post seeks to give… Read more
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23 items not to put on your Camino Packing list
23 ITEMS NOT TO PUT ON YOUR CAMINO PACKING LIST. Spotted on the Camino de Santiago All the items in this list are things that we have spotted fellow pilgrims carrying on the Camino. We are of course not going to name and shame. We are not telling you about these items to embarrass anyone.… Read more
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.
YOGA for Hiking
The course is designed with long-distance hikers in mind. A bespoke yoga course for anyone who regularly hikes or is looking to train for a multi-day hike, such as the Camino de Santiago.
Through your yoga journey with Lotus Eaters Yoga downloadable yoga classes will help you target the main muscle groups required for hiking. We will focus on mobility, stability and strength. Find our more.
Saint Olavs Way
Often referred to as the Norwegian Camino, this 600+km hike from Oslo to Trondheim, has epic scenery, fresh lakes and empty countryside for miles around. Find all our posts on Saint Olavs Way here.
Dovrefjell, Norway
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Walk from Oslo to Trondheim Daily Stages on St Olav’s Ways
We recently had a huge adventure and walked the Norwegian Camino from Oslo to Trondheim. The walk from Oslo to Trondheim is chockablock with epic scenery, wonderful accommodation and all highlights of Norway that you can imagine. This guide provides an overview of the route, including daily stages and can be read alongside our other… Read more
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Twenty One Tips for walking the Norwegian Camino from Oslo to Trondheim
We recently had the amazing adventure of walking the Norwegian Camino from Oslo to Trondheim. Based on our experience, here are our twenty top tips for walking the St Olav’s Way. One: Plan your route a day or two in advance You don’t need to plan every single day of your Norwegian Camino, but it… Read more
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A Guide to Camping in Norway
We recenty hiked 600km in Norway and camped almost every night for three weeks, both at campsites and wild camping. Before arriving in Norway we were not sure about the camping situation and what to expect, but honestly it was such a wonderful experience we would recommend to everyone. Here is a guide to camping… Read more