Some journeys test more than our legs. They test our trust. During our Kumano Kodo pilgrimage in Japan, our group of ten set out on the first day’s hike from Takijiri-oji to the small mountain village of Takahara.

People often ask me which country has been my favorite. It’s a question I never quite know how to answer. Every country carries its own atmosphere, its own rhythm, and its own way of revealing beauty. How do you compare the silence of the Himalayas to the warmth of Italy, or the elegance of Japan to the vastness of Mongolia?

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.

MAR 19, 2026 – APR 6, 2026

Over the years, we’ve traveled across continents together, walking ancient paths, exploring historic cities, sharing beautiful meals, and watching unforgettable sunrises and sunsets.

JAN 30, 2026 – FEB 12, 2026

NOV 22, 2025 – NOV 30, 2025

NOV 20, 2025 – NOV 30, 2025

JAN 30, 2026 – FEB 12, 2026

AUG 28, 2026 – SEP 13, 2026

OCT 2, 2026 – OCT 16, 2026

NOV 17, 2026 – NOV 29, 2026

NOV 21, 2026 – DEC 1, 2026

FEB 2, 2027 – FEB 20, 2027

MAR 14, 2027 – MAR 28, 2027

MAR 14, 2027 – APR 2, 2027

MAR 18, 2027 – APR 5, 2027

MAY 21, 2027 – MAY 31, 2027

JUN 25, 2027 – JUL 9, 2027

OCT 1, 2027 – OCT 16, 2027