- Great Hiking Journeys of the USA
The United States of America has one of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, from wide open plains, to snowy mountains and everything in between. The sheer land mass of this part of North America throws up some exciting, challenging but vastly rewarding walking trails. In this blog we […]
- The Origins of Buddhist Pilgrimages
The origins of Buddhist pilgrimages are associated with the places that the teacher visited, and the places associated with his teachings. The four main places are Kusinara, Lumbini, Bodh Gaya and Sarnath. Lumbini holds special significance as it was where Gautama Buddha was born. Other significant […]
- What to Pack for a Pilgrimage?
When you are getting ready to go on a pilgrimage it is a really exciting experience especially if it is your first. Trying to prepare for the unknown is difficult, so we thought we would put together a list to help you along what to take. Stationery Some might think packing stationery with you to […]
- Three Record-Breaking Long-Distance Walkers
Pennine Way? Easy. The Appalachian Trail? Completed it mate. These three walkers cover more ground in a couple of days than many people around the world will walk in several years or more. At times, they cross scorching dessert, rough and stony hills, mountain peaks and treacherous swamps on their […]
- The World’s Greatest Walks – Part 1
If you love to travel like a pilgrim on your own two feet, then you are probably familiar with taking long walks in highly unusual locations. In this series of blogs, we will be looking at some of the world’s most spectacular walks, some you might be aware of and others definitely not. We will be […]
- Pilgrimage Routes for Tourists – Part 1
It is hard to believe but the greatest coming together of people on the planet is not as you would think on gorgeous beaches, or at political rallies. It is without doubt at significant religious sites, such a vast cathedral, small grottoes or by sacred rivers. For instance, the great Kumbh Mela […]
