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A Card I Almost Threw Away
As I was clearing out old papers in my office, I came across something I almost didn’t keep.
A simple card.
It was from a trip to New Zealand many years ago.
At the end of that journey, the group handed it to me — a card filled with handwritten notes from each traveler.
franceschau
May 12 min read
Embracing the Journey: My Return to the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage
In the autumn of 2024, I began a journey that stayed with me long after I left.
I walked part of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, completing the first 28 temples. At the time, I didn’t fully understand why it felt so meaningful. I only knew that something inside me became quieter, softer, and more present with every step.
franceschau
Apr 242 min read
The Seed That Became a Journey: A Personal Pilgrimage
The Seed That Became a Journey began long before I understood what it truly meant. When I first started the International Travel Lovers meetup, I wrote that my dream was to travel the world and visit all the sacred sites. At the time, I didn’t really know what “sacred sites” meant to me, but there must have been a seed already planted, quietly waiting to grow.
franceschau
Feb 61 min read
Bangkok to Beaches: The Ultimate Thai Experience with Airfare
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Lunar New Year 2026: Vietnam & Taiwan (All-Inclusive with Airfare!)
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Sep 25, 20257 min read
Wild Uganda: Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five Adventure w/ Airfare
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Sep 22, 20253 min read
Walk Japan’s Sacred Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage
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Three Countries, One Epic Adventure: Saudi Arabia, Oman & Dubai with Airfare
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Patagonia Adventure: From Tango to Torres
FEB 2, 2027 – FEB 20, 2027
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Sep 15, 202510 min read
From the Himalayas to the Sacred Ganges: A Journey Through Bhutan & India
MAR 18, 2027 – APR 5, 2027
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Sep 13, 202510 min read
Camino Portugues Walking Journey: Tui to Santiago
MAY 21, 2027 – MAY 31, 2027
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Sep 11, 20258 min read
The Essence of Mongolia, Xinjiang & the Silk Road of China
AUG 21, 2025 – SEP 7, 2025
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Aug 22, 20254 min read
Bolivia, Chile & Easter Island Adventure
MAY 16, 2025 – JUN 5, 2025
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Jul 26, 20251 min read
Laos & Yunnan: Serenity, Culture & Himalayan Beauty
MAR 19, 2025 – MAR 30, 2025
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Jul 26, 20251 min read
Cultural Harmony: Japan, South Korea & Taiwan Discovery
AUG 08, 2024 – AUG 21, 2024
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Shikoku 88 Temple Hiking Tour, Japan
NOV 19, 2024 – DEC 01, 2024
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Nov 19, 20241 min read
India, the Trek to Dharma
AUG 30, 2024 – SEP 15, 2024
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The Camino de Santiago: A Journey of Spirit and Simplicity
MAY 23, 2024 – JUN 1, 2024
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Jul 15, 20241 min read
Mystical Morocco: From the Sahara to the Atlantic
APR 5, 2024 – APR 16, 2024
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Apr 22, 20241 min read
Japan's Kumano Kodo Hiking Tour: The Pilgrim's Way
AUG 31, 2023 – SEP 10, 2023
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Aug 31, 20231 min read
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