Travel Tales by Afar

A Walk on Japan's Quiet Side


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No crowds. No cosplay. On the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route—as author Peggy Orenstein discovers—it's just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day.

Resources

  • Listen to Peggy's story about hiking the Juliana Trail in Slovenia.
  • Read Peggy’s other AFAR stories: horseback riding in Wyoming and exploring Yunnan, China
  • Buy Peggy’s latest book, Unraveling: What I Learned About Life While Shearing Sheep, Dyeing Wool, and Making the World’s Ugliest Sweater.

  • Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Unpacked, which unpacks a tricky topic in travel each week.

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