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.
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
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Our DIY Golden Circle Road Trip: How to Explore in One Day
OUR DIY GOLDEN CIRCLE ROAD TRIP: HOW TO EXPLORE IN ONE DAY. When we were planning our Iceland trip, we hesitated about doing the Golden Circle. It felt a perhaps a little bit obvious, something everyone does. And we worried that it was a bit of a tick box activity. But with decided that it… Read more
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Walking the Hellismannaleið Trail in Iceland: Our daily stages guide
WALKING THE HELLISMANNALEID TRAIL: OUR DAILY STAGES. Earlier this summer, John and I set out to walk the Hellismannaleið trail in the Icelandic Highlands. It was early in the season, June, and we’d read just enough online to piece together a plan, but as ever in Iceland, the experience on the ground was something else… Read more
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Ísafjörður Travel Guide: What to See, Do and Hike
ISAFJORDUR TRAVEL GUIDE: WHAT TO SEE, DO HIKE. When we set off on our road trip through the Westfjords of Iceland, we didn’t have grand plans for Ísafjörður. It was just meant to be a convenient base after the long and winding drive from the south. But, as these things often go, we ended up… 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.
