Walking Europe’s GR5, Mindful Self-Compassion, and Wise Strength With Kathy Elkind

What does it take to plan a long distance walk such as Europe's GR5 and what are some things you might learn along the journey? Kathy Elkind shares her experience walking the Grande Randonnée Cinq (GR5) through the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France for over three months with her husband. She is also a teacher of mindful self-compassion and gives us examples of how a long-distance walk gives you opportunities to practice compassion. This episode is packed with practical advice on how to plan a long distance journey, overcome the challenges of traveling with a partner, and how to be more compassionate towards yourself. We also explore wise strength, suffering, slow travel, and why “to walk a country is to see a country.” Have you ever embarked on a long-distance journey? I'd love to hear about your experiences and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click here to try Premium Passport for only $1. Tune In To Learn: Her experience of spending 98 days walking the GR5 with her husband Her advice for adapting a travel experience that works for both partners while balancing adventure and comfort The benefits of walking meditation, solitude, and tuning into yourself How wise strength can help you learn to trust yourself Practical tools and techniques to practice calming and self-compassion Why slow travel gives you a different perspective and helps you connect with others The process of turning her experiences into the book, To Walk It Is to See It Her advice for planning long-distance travel and what to pack for walking any trail And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - US Bank, Wise, Land Rover Find Kathy’s book, To Walk It Is to See It See Kathy’s photos and connect with her on her website and on Instagram Find guided meditations from Center for Mindful Self-Compassion Find trail maps at Way Marked Trails Want More? Hiking the Camino De Santiago, Painting Your Travels, Letting Curiosity Rule, and Tiny House Living with Kari Gale  How A Pilgrimage Can Transform Your Life w/ Paul Barach  The World Walk (Trilogy): Lessons From A 7 Year Walk Around The World w/ Tom Turcich  Thanks To Our Sponsors Get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1,000 in your first 90 days.  Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. You’re up for any challenge that comes your way, and the Land Rover Defender 110 is too. Learn more at landroverusa.com/defender. 

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