Trails

Thousands of Pilgrims celebrate Shahi snan taking holy dip at Sangam to celebrate Kumbh Mela Festival at Prayagraj, Uttar

Thousands of Pilgrims celebrate Shahi snan taking holy dip at Sangam. Prayagraj, Uttar Hari Mahidhar - Shutterstock

A Guide to the Kumbh Mela: History, Locations, and Travel Tips

This guide provides an overview of the Kumbh Mela’s significance, the cities that host it, and practical travel advice for participants

Ruins of Scala Dei, a medieval Carthusian Monastery in Catalonia peresanz - Shutterstock

The Route of the Carthusians: A journey through history and nature in Catalonia

TrailsJanuary 2, 2025

The trail, steeped in heritage, offers an ideal weekend adventure for nature enthusiasts and history (and wine) lovers alike.

Nativity scenes echo that challenging journey to Bethlehem Jose AS Reyes - Shutterstock

The Journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem: A Probable Route

TrailsDecember 26, 2024

What route did Jesus and pregnant Mary take from Nazareth to Bethlehem? The Gospels don’t say, so we can only conjecture.

Walking the Jordan Trail near Wadi Rum Svitlana Sokolova - Shutterstock

The Jordan Trail: A 675-Kilometer journey across Jordan

TrailsDecember 19, 2024

This trail spans diverse landscapes, historical sites, and rural communities, offering hikers an immersive experience of Jordan’s natural beauty and cultural heritage

Pilgrims on the Calzada de Guadalupe clicksdemexico - Shutterstock

The Calzada de Guadalupe and the Calzada de los Misterios

TrailsDecember 11, 2024

Each year, from December 6 to 12, nearly 12 million people visit Guadalupe, drawn by its deep cultural and spiritual significance

Walking the Majella National Park (L'Aquila) Francesca Sciarra - Shutterstock

Walking the Path of Peace: From ruins to renewal

TrailsDecember 6, 2024

Emerging from the aftermath of earthquake 2009 in the heart of Italy, the Path of Peace stands as a living testament to resilience and collaboration

Teresian Route at Papatrigo, AVila Courtesy Ruta Teresiana

The Teresian Route: Exploring Teresa of Ávila’s Spain

TrailsNovember 21, 2024

The Teresian Route offers an opportunity to engage with the history of one of Spain’s most remarkable figures, St Teresa of Avila

Sculpture of the Camino de Levante-Southeast Asociación Amigos del Camino de Santiago en ÁVila

The Camino de Santiago in Ávila and Two Extraordinary Women

TrailsNovember 13, 2024

The Camino de Santiago through Avila connects pilgrims with the legacies of two remarkable women of universal stature

Milestone on the Royal Way to Guadalupe Carmen Alvarez

The Camino Real of Guadalupe – a pilgrimage for Kings

TrailsOctober 29, 2024

Today, the Camino Real is the most important of the sixteen pilgrimage routes that lead to the shrine of Guadalupe in Extremadura, Spain.