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The sculpture at the base of the feathered serpent pyramid - Chichen Itza, Mexico Vadim Petrakov - Shutterstock

Pilgrimage, movement, and plumed serpents: Kukulkan

TrailsNovember 27, 2025

An exploration of prehispanic pilgrimage linked to Kukulkan, revealing Maya networks of movement, power, astronomy, and symbolism across a connected world

Sanctuary of Ali in Najaf, Iraq CameraAction - Shutterstock

Najaf and the Mausoleum of ʿAlī: Pilgrimage in Southern Iraq

TrailsNovember 20, 2025

A concise overview of the Mausoleum of Ali in Najaf, exploring its history, architecture, spiritual significance, and role as one of the most important centers of Shi’a scholarship and pilgrimage…

Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath, Varanasi, India. An UNESCO world heritage site and Buddhist religious place in India.

Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath, Varanasi. An UNESCO world heritage site and Buddhist religious place in India. Abhishek Sah Photography - Shutterstock

The Turning of the Wheel: Sarnath and the Buddha’s First Sermon

TrailsNovember 13, 2025

In Sarnath, near Varanasi, the Buddha delivered his first sermon, setting the Wheel of Dharma in motion. Amid ruins and quiet gardens, the site still radiates the spirit of awakening…

Pilgrims arrive to the Oropa Sanctuary faber1893 - Shutterstock

Walking Toward the Sky: The Cammino di Oropa

TrailsNovember 6, 2025

The Cammino di Oropa crosses the Piedmont plain and rises into the Biellese Alps, ending at one of northern Italy’s major Marian sanctuaries.

Colorful tissue paper flags (papel picado) for the Day of the Dead in Mexico. AlexML2020 - Shutterstock

Four Destinations to Experience the Day of the Dead in Mexico

TrailsOctober 30, 2025

From Mixquic to Pomuch, Mexico’s Day of the Dead forms a living map of remembrance—where death is honored through light, color, and community.

One of the oldest towns in the southern region of Malta, Zurrieq is decorated for the celebrations of the feast day dedicated to its patron saint, Saint Catherine of Alexandria. BBA Photography - Shutterstock

A medieval itinerary revisited: The De Mello Route through Malta

TrailsOctober 23, 2025

A modern route revisits the journey of Bishop Senatore de Mello in 1436, revealing the spiritual geography and medieval parishes of Malta and Gozo.

Panoramic view of the mysterious tomb on the edge of the Death Road nebula, Bolivia Don Serhio - Shutterstock

Route of Death: From the Andes to the Green Horizon

TrailsOctober 16, 2025

Bolivia’s Franciscan Route of Death turns danger into contemplation — a descent from the Andes to the Amazon that fuses history, faith, and renewal.

The "Batu Payung" Lombok Island, Indonesia om cayip - Shutterstock

The sacred landscapes of Lombok, Indonesia

TrailsSeptember 25, 2025

Lombok’s sacred landscapes reflect Indonesia’s religious plurality, from volcanic pilgrimages to shared temple rites—revealing a profound and peaceful convergence of belief.

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

Walking the Path of Peace: From ruins to renewal

TrailsSeptember 18, 2025

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