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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Visiting Rabat + Mdina in one day: our short guide
VISITING RABAT + MDINA IN ONE DAY: OUR SHORT GUIDE. Why visit Rabat + Mdina? If you only have time for one inland stop in Malta, make it Rabat and Mdina. These neighboring towns feel like stepping into two different versions of history: Mdina, the “Silent City,” is a grand, walled fortress frozen in time,… Read more
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Our 7 day itinerary for Malta & Gozo without a car
OUR 7 DAY ITINERARY FOR MALTA & GOZO WITHOUT A CAR. We spent 18 wonderful days exploring Malta on foot, we walked the perimeter of both Malta and Gozo on coastal trails. As well as spending time inland in Rabat and Mdina. After our trip, a friend of mine asked me what I thought would… Read more
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Why I think the Three Cities are the most underrated place in Malta
WHY I THINK THE THREE CITIES ARE THE MOST UNDERRATED PLACE IN MALTA. While many visitors to Malta flock to Valletta, Mdina, or the island’s famous beaches, I believe the Three Cities, Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua, are the real hidden gems. Malta is full of beautiful places, but there’s something special about the Three Cities.… 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.
