Acacio Augusto Castro da Paz: From making millions to guiding pilgrims
Bestselling author Paulo Coelho knows why Acacio Augusto Castro da Paz gave up a big-spending lifestyle in Brazil to open an inn for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Max Christern | Jan/Feb 2009 issue The modern pilgrims arrive tired but content at the Praza do Obradoiro Read More...
The secret of Santiago
Only the first 10 pilgrims arriving in Santiago de Compostela can get a free meal. But what if you’re eleventh and you play dumb? Max Christern | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Minus wants to experience it just once. And he thinks he’ll make it today. It is 6.30 p.m. on a Saturday evening; the autumn sun Read More...
Voluntourism resources
Time to plan another vacation? This time, consider volunteerism. Here are several resources to get started. Ode Editors | November 2008 issue Books Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others (Volunteer Vacations)By Bill McMillon, Doug Cutchins and Anne Geissinger Read More...
The usefulness of enemies
Two stories about what worthy opponents can teach us. Paulo Coelho| October 2010 issue The enemy without My reader Murali, from India, tells the story of a girl who decided to climb a mountain to visit her grandmother. It was pouring rain and a cold wind was blowing. Thunder rolled at each second. Read More...
Green travel
Ode's annual special report explores new trends for socially responsible tourists who still just want to have fun - and shows them how to check in to an exotic eco-lodge, kick back and join the "slow travel" movement or get their hands dirty at a cozy agritourism destination. Ode Editors | March Read More...