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The Movement Is Growing. One walk, one conversation, one community at a time.
Across countries, parks, forests, cities, workplaces, and communities, people are already walking together and discovering a different way to connect, reflect, and recharge.

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WAT’s out there?
Walking Had The Biggest Impact On My Wellbeing – By Mathilde – Rotterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
I have always liked walking and hiking in nature. I have great memories of my family…Finding Peace Of Mind, One Step At A Time – By Abi – Limerick, Ireland 🇮🇪
Whenever life feels chaotic, I know it’s time to go for a walk. Stepping outside and…Finding Calm in a City That Never Stops – By Ryan – Jakarta, Indonesia 🇮🇩
When I moved to Jakarta 14 years ago, I was overwhelmed. I had grown up in…Feeling Less Alone – By Sophie – Luxembourg 🇱🇺
Claire had moved to Luxembourg for work. She loved the opportunity, but missed the friendships and…How walking helped me fight depression – By Jovanche – Skopje, Macedonia 🇲🇰
At first, I didn’t realize it, but I was already doing it. Walking in nature helped…Mental wellbeing can be as simple as a walk – By Jelena – Budva, Montenegro 🇲🇪
One of my favorite things about walking is how it helps me slow down and reconnect…The Walk That Helped Me Slow Down – By Kim – Cincinnati, USA 🇺🇸
There is one walk I took recently that has stayed with me ever since. It had…Walking helps me step up – By Susana – Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪
As a psychology master’s student, life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Between deadlines, responsibilities, expectations, and the…A mountain helped me go through tough times – By Daniela – Bogota, Colombia 🇨🇴
The mountains have always felt like a gift from the Earth. Whenever I walk among old…One step beyond mental disorder – By Demiro – Pontianak, Indonesia 🇮🇩
Almost twenty years ago, I was diagnosed with clinical Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In my early twenties,…Finding peace in the rice fields – By Sahril – Sulawesi, Indonesia 🇮🇩
One morning, I set out for a walk through the rice fields near my home. The…Walking Myself Home on Camino de Santiago – By Irena – Belgrade, Serbia 🇷🇸
Sometimes the mind, body and soul feel too heavy to carry. That is when I walk…From losing weight to lifting my mind – By Navruza – Samarkand, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
It all started with a very simple goal: I just wanted to lose weight and stay…Let’s break the cycle of negative overthinking – By Umar – Abbottabad, Pakistan 🇵🇰
I believe we live in a world filled with constant cognitive noise. We are hyper-connected digitally, yet…Walking Helps Me Leave My Mind Behind – By Agustina Milagros – Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷
As a medical student, my days are filled with studying, analyzing and solving problems. My mind…When the River Quieted My Mind – By Sophany – Phnom Penh, Cambodia 🇰🇭
Yesterday, I walked through a valley to a river with a friend. My mind was crowded…Finding Clarity on the Trail – By Evangelos – Agios Nikolaos, Greece 🇬🇷
Living in Greece, nature has always been part of my everyday life. Whether by the sea,…Walking has become my favourite activity and the best therapy – By Yana – Guarda, Portugal 🇵🇹
I grew up in a place where walking or hiking was not a common activity. People…Walking in nature has a special place in my routine – By Bulgan – Arkhangai, Mongolia 🇲🇳
I have been an avid walker all my life, and there is no secret that walking…Your body, mind, and soul will thank you for walking – By Arion – Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Walking in nature is as essential as breathing itself, especially for people with sedentary jobs. It…

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