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

  • Valletta Cruise Port: All you need to know

    Valletta Cruise Port: All you need to know

    VALLETTA CRUISE PORT: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. Valletta is one of the easiest cruise ports in Europe to arrive to. And it has potential to offer a very rewarding visit to the city. Everything is close, the city is compact, and you can see a lot in just a few hours without needing to… Read more

  • 18 best things to do in Malta from a cruise ship

    18 best things to do in Malta from a cruise ship

    18 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MALTA FROM A CRUISE SHIP. We have travelled extensively around Malta, so when someone recently asked me for advice on what to do in Valletta from a cruise ship, it made me realise something. I was so focused on the capital that I almost forgot to mention how easy… Read more

  • 15 wonderful things to do in Cáceres, Spain

    15 wonderful things to do in Cáceres, Spain

    15 WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN CÁCAERES, SPAIN.  When I was planning a recent walk through Extremadura on the Vía de la Plata, I came across Cáceres. If I’m honest, I had never heard of the city, which now feels surprising. It happened to be one half of the Lotus Eaters Travel team’s birthday while… 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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