The World’s Greatest Walks – Part 2The second giant step into the world’s greatest walks, having already walked around North and South America and a brief stroll in Greece, we now look at England, Argentina and some other remarkable places. Fitz Roy Massif This testing walk is not for the feint hearted, and warm clothing is a […]
The Origins of Islamic PilgrimagesGoing on a pilgrimage is as old as religion itself, the great religions of the world all have significant places where people can make extraordinary journeys to show their faith. In this blog we look at the great pilgrimages of the Muslim faith and why people travel vast distances to visit certain […]
The UK’s Best Hiking Trails – Part 3We began this extraordinary adventure of Britain’s best hiking trails in Northern Ireland and have ventured up to Scotland and walked over the causeway to Lindisfarne. In this third edition, we walk across East Sussex, wonder at the Walberswick nature reserve and climb the magnificent Falls of […]
The World’s Greatest Walks – Part 1If 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 […]
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 […]
Great Hiking Journeys of the USAThe 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 […]
