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Modern pilgrimage routes

Modern pilgrimage routes

July 23, 2010
Books, Films, Inspiration, Must do's, Road Trips
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What is a pilgrimage? In former times, pilgrimages were mostly inspired by religious beliefs, for example the Way of St. James to Santiago in Spain, the city of Mekka or the journey to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. Modern pilgrimages do not focus on religious beliefs, but on places we know from movies or books or places where a famous person has lived o[...]
‘Flying by the Seat of my Pants’ and other great travel books

‘Flying by the Seat of my Pants’ and other great travel books

July 18, 2010
Books, Travel Prep
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I recently read this collection of short travelling stories compiled by Don George for Lonely Planet, and it was truly inspirational for me to take chances and plunge into the unknown of the world! Some of the funniest experiences can come from when you are running loose in a foreign country and the anthology includes tales from unusual destinations and circ[...]
Chick Lit: Must-Reads for India

Chick Lit: Must-Reads for India

July 28, 2009
Books, India, Travel Prep
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I never have much time to read, which is unfortunate as I actually really like clouding my mind with romantic trashy novels about true love and unrealistic drama. One of the best parts of backpacking is that you spend so much time in trains, buses and planes that there is never a shortage of opportunity to finish all the chick lit your brain can handle. Mos[...]

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