Walks of Life: Pilgrimages Around the World

By Sarah Zinn Too often the experience of a traveler is one-sided. We visit different cultures and expect to be entertained by sensationalized restaurants of “authenticity” and themed excursions that claim to be a re-creation of history. The beach resorts we so thoughtlessly sip our martinis on are clones, bolstering the idea that travel is often an accessory to the well off and not a personal experience.