There is a saying on the Camino de Santiago – “The Camino will Provide” – which encapsulates the idea that once you are on your journey, the road will rise to meet your feet and what needs to happen will happen. What would it mean to take a “camino will provide” attitude to daily life? …
Packing light for a long hike such as the Camino de Santiago or the Kumano Kodo can seem daunting, but with a little bit of planning and organization, it can be done easily. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your hike and pack only what you need: By following these tips, you …
The Nakahechi route is one of the main pilgrimage routes of the Kumano Kodo, a network of ancient trails that cross the Kii Peninsula in Japan. The Nakahechi route is the most popular of the trails and is known for its beautiful forests and mountain scenery. It is a long-distance walking trail that starts at …
One of the reasons I am able to see so much when I go abroad is because of the fitness that I bring to travel. In addition to a habit of waking up at 4:30 every morning, going to sleep early, and running five times a week, I also do fitness aimed at helping me …
With 108 days left until the Kumano Kodo, I will start writing. On my travels on the Camino de Santiago and Camino de Fatima, I wrote more after returning home. This time, I will write in preparation. I hope what I write helps people to plan future journeys on the Kumano Kodo and beyond. 108 …
I have just returned from the 138km walk from Lisbon to Fatima along the Camino de Santiago. I am looking forward to sharing my reflections and the resources that I used on my journey to help future peregrinos. For now, here are some resources I used to plan my trip: The Official site of the …
This was the credencial I carried with me when I walked the English Route of the Camino de Santiago. At every cafe, albuergue, restaurant and church I stopped at along the way was another stamp that marked my journey. Not only did it feel like an achievement at the time, but it is also one …
This fall I started a virtual journey with teachers all around the world. We recorded our walks, runs, and steps and charted our progress on the 318 mile walk across Japan’s famous Tōkaidō, from Tokyo to Kyoto. The Tōkaidō was the Eastern Sea Route that millions of merchants, pilgrims, and travelers walked. We looked at art, …