- Epic Walks of Britain
There 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- The Essential Equipment Needed for Hiking – Part 1
Back in medieval days the correct garb for a pilgrim was a long sackcloth type of robe and a sturdy stick. The sackcloth was a representation of the pilgrims’ penance and the walking stick was as much to guard against wild animals than to give support. Obviously, things have progressed since then, […]
- The UK’s Best Hiking Trails – Part 4
This is the concluding part of our epic blog to discover the best hiking trails that exist in the UK, in part three we left the Scottish Highlands just as the weather was closing in. In this blog we walk trails over the North Downs, follow the historic Roman Way and tackle the difficult Glyndwr’s […]
- Beautiful Walks in the UK
When 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 […]
