The Origins of Buddhist PilgrimagesThe 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 […]
Pilgrimage Routes for Tourists – Part 1It 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 […]
The UK’s Best Hiking Trails – Part 2The second part of our blog continues on some of Britain’s best hiking trails; in part one we visited Wales, Northern Ireland and Cornwall and in part two we’ll visit Yorkshire, Scotland and Northumberland. Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Yorkshire Start – Skipton The Leeds to Liverpool canal is the […]
Three of Europe’s Best Long-Distance Hiking TrailsFor the dedicated long distance hiker looking to travel across Europe, you might be best advised to take a look at the 12 European Long Distance Paths. First created in 1938 after the establishment of the European Union, these are about as close as you’ll get to America’s borderless epic […]
Beautiful Walks in the UKWhen it comes to beautiful walks of the world, Great Britain has it all, from its coastline to its amazing forests and mountains. And the beauty of the UK is that everything is not too far away. There is something to attract every walking enthusiast no matter what taste you have. Famous epic walks […]
Epic Walks of BritainThere are some stunning walks on the British Isles, for a relatively small country in geographical terms and one that is mainly full to the brim with inhabitants, there is surprisingly a glut of excellent and diverse walks to partake in. These range from mere ambles lasting a couple of hours, to […]
