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

  • Guide to visiting Alberobello: Trulli Scrumptious

    Guide to visiting Alberobello: Trulli Scrumptious

    Alberobello can be found in Southern Italy, Puglia to be precise. Apart from the town’s name being a treat for the tongue “Alb-er-o-bello” (doesn’t it feel delightful to say?), the town is well known for the Trulli. You can be forgiven if you have never heard of Trulli as they are indigenous to Alberobello and… Read more

  • A beach and city break Santander and Somo

    A beach and city break Santander and Somo

    A BEACH AND CITY BREAK SANTANDER AND SOMO: A SHORT GUIDE A city break to Santander and a beach break to Somo, it could be the perfect combination. Santander and Somo are the perfect mix of city break and seaside scenery. Throw in amazing food and drink and you have the perfect getaway. City Break… Read more

  • Best restaurants in Sofia, Bulgaria

    Best restaurants in Sofia, Bulgaria

    I think Sofia might just be having a gastronomic moment. Exploring the Buglarian capital recently proved to be a total taste sensation. Here are some of the best restaurants in Sofia Bulgaria we tried. Where to eat? Sofia is a relatively small city, very walkable, and its dense with restaurants. There are a number of… 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

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