- The UK’s Best Hiking Trails – Part 1
If you really enjoy long walks and more testing hikes, then the UK is a fabulous place to indulge in your favorite pastime. Even though relatively small as a land mass, the UK has some very diverse topology and can give the keen walker terrain that suits anybody. From the mountains of Scotland to […]
- 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 […]
- 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 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
