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Beyond Forgiveness

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From a clumsy tumble off Forgiveness Ridge to a sweltering night in Puente la Reina, this stage of the Camino Francés is a lesson in adaptation. Witness the landscape shift into the Mediterranean, discover the charm of Navarra’s villages, and learn why you should never pay for a "cool" hotel room before feeling the AC.

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Perdón, Señor: A Protestant Pilgrim’s Journey to the Alto del Perdón

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Experience the climb to Alto del Perdón on the Camino Francés. A journey through history, the iconic 'path of the stars' iron sculpture, and a search for grace.

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Run Bull Run: Exploring Pre-Festival Pamplona

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Pamplona is a city on the edge of a 'wicked combination' of blood sport and adrenaline. Peer through the keyhole of the bullring five days before San Fermín begins.

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Pews, Bunks, and Bronze: Finding Hemingway in a Pamplona, Spain

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Sleep in a 16th-century church and walk in Hemingway's footsteps! Explore Pamplona's iconic Café Iruña and Plaza del Castillo on a unique Camino de Santiago journey.

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Before the Bulls: Discovering the Roman Ghost of Pompey’s Pamplona

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Discover the Roman history of Pamplona on the Camino de Santiago. From the Sertorian War to Pompey the Great, explore how the "City of Pompey" began.

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Wet Socks and Bedbugs: Surviving the "Muni" Albergue in Zubiri

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What is it really like to stay in a Municipal Albergue? From bedbug inspections to the "fear of fresh air," here are 3 lessons from Zubiri on the Camino.

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Pintxos and Prose: Finding Hemingway in Burguete

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Walk in Hemingway's footsteps in Burguete (Auritz). From Basque pintxos to the famous inscribed piano at Hostal Burguete, discover this literary Camino stop.

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An Imperfect Introduction to the Camino Francés: The Epic History of Roncesvalles

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Explore Roncesvalles on the Camino de Santiago. Discover the history of the Song of Roland, its biblical connections, and the legendary "naked Roland" statue.

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The Song of Roland: He Blowd his Brains out his Ears

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Walking the Camino Francés? Learn about the Battle of Roncevaux Pass and the Song of Roland. A blend of history, humor, and hiking through the beech forests of the Pyrenees.

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The Breathtaking Pyrénées: Full of Whispered Stories

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Hiking the Pyrenees on the Camino de Santiago? Explore the ancient stories whispered in the fog, Roman legionnaire routes, and why these mountains are more than just a map line.

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Mountain Portal: Launching the Camino from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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Step off the bus and into history at Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Explore the Roman roots, medieval battles, and the essential Pilgrims’ Office as we begin the Camino Francés.

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From Bullet Trains to Bayonets: Looking for the Way in Bayonne

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Trading high-speed rail for a bus, we continue our Camino de Santiago journey in Bayonne, France. Explore the history of the bayonet and the stunning Gothic heights of Cathédrale Sainte-Marie.

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First Touch: Starting the Camino at the Tower of Saint James in Paris

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Does the Camino de Santiago start in Paris? Explore the history of the Tour Saint-Jacques, the four medieval pilgrim routes of France, and the beginning of a month-long trek.

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Returning to the Cruise Scene: Journeys of Paul

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Ready to travel again? Join Vicki and Mark Ziese for a Summer 2022 Mediterranean cruise on the Celebrity Infinity. Explore biblical history from Italy to Turkey.

The Road to the Rim: Entering Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area? Discover what to expect at Lodoare Gate, from the UNESCO history of the Ngorongoro Crater to baboons dropping from trees!

A Marimba Welcome at Safari Junction: Staying at the Farm of Dream

The Farm of Dream is a lodge nestled in purple hills above the Great Rift Valley. The nearby town, Karatu, is conveniently positioned between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. Knobby-tyred rigs like TIK regularly rattle down its mudded street like a military convoy. Karatu’s nickname, unsurprisingly, is “Safari Junction.”