The Camino Podcast – Episode 38 – The Kumano Kodo
We’re heading to Japan on the latest episode of The Camino Podcast: Episode 38 – The Kumano Kodo: There are two UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage routes–Spain’s Camino de Santiago, of course, and Japan’s Kumano Kodo. The latter’s long and storied history rival’s the former’s, but it has only really appeared on the radars of Western […]
The Camino Podcast – Episode 37 – Phil Cousineau’s Art of Pilgrimage
Nearly every episode of The Camino Podcast brings together multiple guests, but not this one! It’s a full hour with one of the most influential writers and speakers on pilgrimage: Episode 37 – Phil Cousineau’s Art of Pilgrimage: Phil Cousineau’s The Art of Pilgrimage is an international bestseller in at least ten languages and for […]
The Camino Podcast – Episode 36 – The Story of Galicia
The latest episode of The Camino Podcast focuses on the final Spanish region on the Way of Saint James, exploring its history and two local romerías: Episode 36 – The Story of Galicia: Galicia, the northwest corner of Spain and the home of Santiago de Compostela, is beloved by most pilgrims. It is a place […]
The Camino Podcast – Episode 35 – From Vézelay to Heaven
The latest episode features one of the most prominent and influential English-language voices on the Camino de Santiago, a fore-runner of the pilgrimage’s resurgence: Episode 35 – From Vézelay to Heaven: Edwin Mullins has spent the better part of his life associated with the Camino de Santiago, with his first book on the subject–The Pilgrimage to […]
STSS – Episode 4 – West Virginia
Sea to Shining Sea, my podcast on the American Discovery Trail and trans-continental walking across the USA, continues its march westward to West Virginia in Episode 4: Episode 4 – West Virginia: By God! As the American Discovery Trail crosses the Potomac into West Virginia, it leaves behind the flat, easy walking of Delaware and […]
The Camino Podcast – Episode 34 – How Strange It Will Be To Come Home
The aphorism goes, “the pilgrimage only begins in Compostela,” or something to that effect, suggesting that the changes initiated by our walk have only just taken root and still have far to go. The latest episode of the Camino Podcast focuses on the challenge of bringing it home: Episode 34 – How Strange It Will […]
STSS – Episode 3 – Maryland & DC
Episode 3 of Sea to Shining Sea, my podcast on the American Discovery Trail and trans-continental walking across the USA, is now live. Here are the details: The American Discovery Trail’s approach through Maryland and Washington DC tells a history of American transportation. After following minor roads and–by necessity–taking a car over the Chesapeake Bay […]
The Camino Podcast – Episode 33 – Volunteering on the Way
There are so many ways to make a positive impact on the Camino! The latest episode of the Camino Podcast looks at three: Episode 33 – Volunteering on the Way: Most people only experience the Camino as pilgrims. However, there are many ways to engage with the pilgrim road, and a number of these include […]
The Camino Podcast – Episode 32 – Veterans on the Camino
The latest episode of the Camino Podcast takes a look at military veterans on pilgrimage. Here are the details: Episode 32 – Veterans on the Camino: Soldiers are hardly a new phenomenon on the Camino de Santiago; indeed, the pilgrimage originated hand in glove with the military initiative to reconquer the Iberian peninsula from the […]
Looking the Devil in the Eyes on the Norte
I wrote yesterday about a couple of small, easy coastal detours to consider on the Norte. Today, I offer another detour, but it’s more substantial, and it’s a bit controversial. Many consider it too dangerous to consider. I think that’s over-stated; I led a group of high schoolers on it this past summer and, while […]