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

  • The Best Beaches, Swimming Spots, and Pools in Malta

    The Best Beaches, Swimming Spots, and Pools in Malta

    THE BEST BEACHES, SWIMMING SPOTS AND POOLS IN MALTA. A GUIDE TO QUIET AND PEACEFUL LOCATIONS. Malta is an island made for swimming. With its mix of sandy beaches, rocky inlets, and hidden coves, it’s the kind of place where you’ll always want to have a swimsuit handy. We recently walked around the entire island… Read more

  • 10 days walking around Malta: our guide with maps

    10 days walking around Malta: our guide with maps

    WE SPENT 10 DAYS WALKING AROUND MALTA ON THE COASTAL PATH: HERE’S OUR GUIDE. It has long been a dream to walk the perimeter of an entire country. When we decided to visit Malta, I realised that this dream could become a reality. Malta is of the smallest countries in the world, but let’s not… Read more

  • We walked the Malta coastal path: Our review + key info

    We walked the Malta coastal path: Our review + key info

    WE WALKED THE MALTA COASTAL PATH: HERE’S OUR REVIEW + KEY INFORMATION. When we initially decided to visit this mediterranean island, we had planned just to make it a bit of a sightseeing tour, maybe hiring a car or taking buses. But then we realised, Malta is the tenth smallest country by area in the… 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.