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

  • 10 unique things about walking a pilgrimage in England

    10 unique things about walking a pilgrimage in England

    Walking a pilgrimage in England……the new Camino from Reading to Southampton What is a pilgrimage? Have you seen the recent BBC show “pilgrimage”? A couple of celebs have been tasked with walking through Portugal to the holy site of Fatima. Many of the famous characters, which include former Boyzone members, social media influencers and comedians,… Read more

  • 10 best hostels with roof terraces in Europe

    10 best hostels with roof terraces in Europe

    Gone are the days when hostels were just a few bunk beds and a ratty old shower. Now, hostels are pretty much like hotels, but better. Not only are they sociable and fun, but they are also inexpensive. Plus, you can stay in hostels whatever your age, especially when they are this good. For us, a… Read more

  • 10 splendid things to do in Chichester

    10 splendid things to do in Chichester

    Chichester is a cathedral city in West Sussex, England. We recently found ourselves visiting Chichester as we were house sitting nearby. A delightful city, there is plenty to see and do in Chichester if you visit for a day or two. Here are ten splendid things to do in Chichester. Where is Chichester? Chichester is… 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.