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.

OUR LATEST HIKE

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.


SPRING TRIPS

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

LATEST BLOG POSTS

  • 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

  • How to visit Santa in Italy

    How to visit Santa in Italy

    The Basilica San Nicola in Bari, Puglia, is rather famous. It houses a tomb which contains the remains of San Nicola (Saint Nicolas). This Saint is believed to have inspired the legend that is, Santa Claus. It is, the place, to visit Santa in Italy. What is the tomb of Santa in Italy? The story… 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.