To walk a pilgrimage route is to live with continuous uncertainty: weather, shelter, direction. And yet, one walks on
A pilgrim woman in the Judean desert godongphoto - Shutterstock
Pilgrim walking the Camino de Santiago through Castile Dmi.Bo.S - Shutterstock
Discover how walking pilgrimages—from the Camino de Santiago to the Via Francigena—offer physical and psychological renewal
A couple of pilgrims rest from the fatigue of walking the Camino de Santiago S. Vidal - Shutterstock
A pilgrimage, at its core, is a long, uncertain journey toward a shared destination. Sound familiar? That’s marriage.
A pilgrimage is a journey that engages all five senses Julian Lopez Gonzalez - Shutterstock
During a pilgrimage, immersed in nature and away from artificial noises, the senses awaken.
Pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain Wirestock Creators - Shutterstock
There is no right or wrong choice: journeying alone or in a group. Each path offers distinct experiences
Feet of two barefoot pilgrims at the end of the Camino de Santiago casavellafoto - Shutterstock
Barefoot pilgrimage is not for everyone. It demands resilience, patience, and a willingness to step beyond comfort.
Pilgrim scallop and backpack on Way of St James Gena Melendrez - Shutterstock
What we carry on our backs says more about us than we imagine. Every pilgrimage is a story—and every backpack, too.
Transport in Rome, a challenge George Trumpeter - Shutterstock
Rome’s transit system has been reinforced for the Jubilee, but strategic timing is key.
A pilgrim resting on the Way to Santiago Formatoriginal - Shutterstock
Without proper recovery, a pilgrimage can become exhausting; with the right balance between movement and rest, it becomes a transformative experience