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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Should You Camp at Skógafoss Waterfall in Iceland? A short guide.
SHOULD YOU CAMP AT SKOGAFOSS WATERFALL IN ICELAND? A SHORT GUIDE. Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls – a towering wall of water set against lush green cliffs and often graced by a shimmering rainbow. It’s well worth visiting, but if you’re wondering whether to camp at Skógafoss, here’s what to expect. We… Read more
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Our experience of walking the Laugavegur trail over four days
LAUGAVEGUR DAILY STAGES: OUR EXPERIENCE OF WALKING THE LAUGAVEGUR OVER FOUR DAYS. Walking the Laugavegur Trail was something we’d talked about for months, an iconic multi-day hike through the Icelandic highlands, from the rainbow-coloured mountains of Landmannalaugar to the lush green valley of Þórsmörk. It promised volcanic ridges, lunar landscapes, and hot springs – and… Read more
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Walking the Laugavegur trail self-guided: FAQs
LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL SELF GUIDED: FAQs. Planning to hike Iceland’s most iconic long-distance trail on your own? Fear not. Every summer, thousands of hikers set off to tackle the 55km Laugavegur Trail, weaving through rainbow-coloured mountains, black sand deserts, and verdant valleys, without a guide. And yes, it’s absolutely possible to do it self-guided. But should… 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.
