The Road from Canterbury to Rome is known as the Via Francigena or Sigeric’s Itinerary. But who was Sigeric?
Pilgrim sitting in silence as part of the initiation of new sadhus during Kumbha Mela Stocksvids - Shutterstock
What happens in the brain when we immerse ourselves in silence? And why have many spiritual traditions regarded it as a path to transcendence?
Pilgrim with his dog near Astorga on the Camino de Santiago lkonya - Shutterstock
Pilgrimage with a canine companion is not just a journey; it is a shared experience of connection and discovery.
How to dress for a pilgrimage Soloviova Liudmyla - Shutterstock
One of the most common mistakes pilgrims make is overdressing in an attempt to stay warm or, conversely, wearing too little
Credentials with stamps and a shell on the road to Santiago de Compostela Stig Alenas - Shutterstock
The “pilgrim’s passport” is both a practical tool and a symbol of the journey, with roots in medieval Europe.
Bits of delicious Pecorino Romano, a typical Italian cheese made from sheep's milk Alessio Orru - Shutterstock
Centuries ago, pecorino became a vital provision for pilgrims journeying to sacred sites such as Rome or Assisi.
Young piligrim backpacker sitting in Obradoiro square in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Soloviova Liudmyla - Shutterstock
Solo pilgrimage combines independence with responsibility. Effective planning is key to a safe pilgrimage
Foccacia, the most famous Roman bread Claudio Rampinini - Shutterstock
Pilgrimages to Rome and Santiago de Compostela have, over the centuries, built up an extremely rich and varied network of routes and recipes often labeled as “of the pilgrim”
Christian pilgrimages arose spontaneously in the early centuries as believers visited the places associated with the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth