Tag: Phil Cousineau

The Importance of Pilgrimage in Today’s Fast-Paced World

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Our Tour Leader Phil Cousineau sent us a copy of an interview he did with another of our Tour Leaders, Virginia Schenck, back in 2006. The interview is compelling reading, delving into the importance of pilgrimage in today’s fast-paced world and how critical it can be in the lives of the younger generation in particular. We’ve… Continue reading

La Dolce Vita: A Sacred Journey Through Italy

Few other places in the world offer a unique blend of rich history and culture and in such an immensely beautiful setting like Italy does. With the array of endless encounters of historic sites and experiencing la dolce vita, the sweet life, as you wander through markets and taste the local cuisine; we can think… Continue reading

The Poulnabrone Dolmen and the Mystery of Portal Tombs

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Poulnabrone dolmen is an example of a portal dolmen or portal tomb, not to be confused with passage tombs such as Newgrange! Dolmens are found in Ireland and throughout the world and are generally characterized as a single-chamber megalithic tomb, often consisting of three or more upright stones (megaliths) supporting a large flat horizontal capstone… Continue reading

Sacred Pilgrimage & The Essence of Spiritual Travel

Have you ever longed to embark on a journey of pure wonder and transformation, a journey that may stretch your personal boundaries and open your heart, mind, and spirit to new possibilities and new insights? If so, a sacred pilgrimage is the trip for you. Spiritual journeys, pilgrimages, and sacred sites tours are becoming more… Continue reading

A Conversation about Crete with Phil Cousineau and Georgios Spiradakis

Our Tour Leader Phil Cousineau recently had a passionate conversation with Georgios Spiradakis, about what most excited them about their upcoming tour “Mythic Crete with Phil Cousineau and Georgios Spiradakis,” and what they believe will make their journey unique.  Their conversation is a compelling read as if we are overhearing them talking in a charming… Continue reading