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Lahn-Camino: Pilgrimage Report from Marburg to Lahnstein

In 2020 Jakob Engel walks along the Lahn to the Rhine: backpack and boots, Limburg Cathedral, a costly night in Diez and what luxury really is.

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Elisabethpfad: Pilgrimage Report from Eisenach to Marburg

In 2020 Jakob Engel walks the Elisabethpfad across the Green Belt to Marburg: autumn fog, hospitality, water in village churches and a clear head.

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Via Regia – from Görlitz to Eisenach

A 1,010-kilometer walk across Germany: Jakob shares his moving journey—full of highs, lows, and helpful tips—from Görlitz to Trier.

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Mosel-Camino: a pilgrim's story from Lahnstein to Trier

Jakob Engel walks the Mosel-Camino to Trier in autumn 2020: a tough hunt for rooms, wayside apples, fellow pilgrims and tips on guidebooks and GPS.

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Camino del Norte – On the Trail of the Phoenix

A witty, direct journal of the wild Camino del Norte. No spiritual clichés, just pure, honest adventure and grit. Rise from the ashes like a phoenix!

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Sara's Pilgrimage Diary

Sara's sstory describes her 29-day spiritual journey to Santiago. There, she found camaraderie, inner peace, and a focus on what truly matters.

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Don't just dream—just go for it!

A couple sets out on an adventure: 280 km of pure magic along the Portuguese Coastal Path. Walking in perfect harmony, the sound of the sea in their ears. Just set off!

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The Camino de Finisterre in 4 Days

A 4-day travelogue featuring stormy weather, scenic highlights, and the journey to the “end of the world.”

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Everything is the same, yet completely different

Business as usual? An honest look at the current situation, recent changes, and the enduring appeal of the traditional Camino de Santiago.

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