88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity.
Flamenco and Fervor: Inside Spain’s El Rocío Pilgrimage The annual spectacle, featuring fanciful caravans and riders on horseback, is arguably the most potent visual representation of Andalusian culture.
New Saudi Rules on Pilgrimages Upend a Rite for New York Muslims The hajj, a holy trip to Mecca that Muslims are encouraged to take once in their lives, used to be big business. Then the rules changed.
On Strawberry Fanta and Other Treats Imbued With Divine Status Whether because of religion, fad dieting or Instagram, humans have long made food offerings in the hope of connecting with the sublime.