Without proper recovery, a pilgrimage can become exhausting; with the right balance between movement and rest, it becomes a transformative experience
A pilgrim resting on the Way to Santiago Formatoriginal - Shutterstock
Pilgrimage is medicine for the mind michelangeloop - Shutterstock
Science and spirituality often diverge, yet on this point, they agree: pilgrimage is a form of therapy.
Walking becomes a form of active introspection Pablo Calvog - Shutterstock
Neurological research increasingly supports what walkers across centuries have sensed: Walking is good for your brain
Bread and spelt grains Ange P - Shutterstock
Hildegard called spelt “the best grain”, crediting it with the power to nourish the body, lighten the mind, and uplift the spirit.
Tourist with backpack on a night hike with the Milky Way seen from the mountains Slatan - Shutterstock
Many pilgrims speak of unforgettable moments experienced on night walks: a sky filled with stars, appearing closer than ever
A dangerous path in the sacred mountain of Huashan danielcastromaia - Shutterstock
Mount Huashan is one of China’s Five Great Mountains, a pilgrimage destination for over two thousand years. An extreme pilgrimage trail
Taramasalata is dipped with pita bread and olives DronG - Shutterstock
To eat taramosalata is to taste the sea, history, and tradition. It connects us to an ancient past where food was more than sustenance—it was a link between the human…
A monastic pantry in Mount Athos George Damigos - Shutterstock
Perhaps, hidden within the solitude and silence of monasteries overlooking the Aegean, lies a key to a longer, healthier life
People visiting the Duomo of Milan (Italy) gg-foto - Shutterstock
A trip to Fatima or Santiago de Compostela is no longer just about faith – it’s also about logistics. Who organizes these journeys? Who selects the routes?