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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Does St Julian’s Bay have beaches + is it worth visiting?
DOES ST JULIAN’S BAY HAVE BEACHES AND IS IT WORTH VISTING? St Julian’s Bay is one of the most well-known areas in Malta, particularly for nightlife and dining. But if you’re considering it as a beach destination, you might want to pause for a moment. When John and I walked around the perimeter of Malta,… Read more
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Spend more than one day in Gozo: our plea to you
We were fortunate enough to spend five full days on Gozo island recently. As I was leaving to get on the ferry, I was a little gutted to be heading back to Malta. But what made me even sadder, was seeing tourists arriving who were planning to go on a tour and spend just a… Read more
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Camino Frances vs Camino del Norte: what are the differences?
WE’VE WALKED BOTH – SO WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CAMINO DEL NORTE AND THE CAMINO FRANCES. In 2022, the Camino del Norte was our first Camino. Many start with the Camino Francés, but we went straight for the tougher coastal route. Since then, we’ve walked multiple long-distance trails, including the Camino Francés twice.… 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.
