Tag: Via Francigena
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Via Francigena Pilgrimage: Malaysian Woman’s Swiss-to-Italy Walk
Introduction: A modern pilgrimage on an ancient road When a Malaysian woman chooses to walk the Via Francigena, she joins a long lineage of travelers who have traveled Europe on foot for faith, curiosity, and personal discovery. The Via Francigena, dating back to Roman roads, is one of Europe’s oldest cultural and pilgrimage routes. Spanning…
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A Malaysian Woman’s Incredible Walk: From Switzerland to Italy on the Via Francigena
Intro: A remarkable journey begins In an era of high-speed travel, one Malaysian woman chose a slow, deliberate path to rediscover history, faith, and personal resilience. She embarked on a walking pilgrimage along the Via Francigena, an ancient route that winds from northern Europe toward Rome. Her trek took her from Switzerland into Italy, inviting…
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A Malaysian Woman’s Walk: Crossing Europe on the Via Francigena
What is the Via Francigena? The Via Francigena is one of Europe’s oldest and most storied pilgrimage routes. Stretching over roughly 2,000 kilometers, it follows historic paths once frequented by merchants, pilgrims, and travelers moving between northern Europe and the heart of Italy. Originating from the Roman era and evolving through centuries of trade and…