20/01/2026
Two of my favorite books. Both were written after a pilgrimage of sorts. One to Santiago, and one to Singapore.
wrote The Alchemist in just two weeks, saying it was already “written in his soul” or something poetic to that effect. Much of the inspiration behind the book had come from his own travels, particularly a camino he had taken to Santiago, Spain.
A Camino simply means “road” in Spanish but I interpret it more as a path - or someone’s unique journey - as no two can ever be the same.
Upon re-reading the Alchemist it resonated in a new way, as I imagine it always will. This whole idea of a story or destiny be written in our spirit is hard to reject as mere mysticism or fantasy when you travel enough.
I consider The Vagabond Cookbook a volume of proof that the universe does in fact have your back when you choose to chase your dreams and embrace whatever unique path is going to take you there - both the blunders and the miracles. The point of alchemy after all is learning to turn one into the other.
All 50 stories in this book are interwoven with mysterious lessons and cosmic humour, plus a lot of stunning images you’ve never seen before.
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Keep reading & keep traveling - by foot if possible.