Our story
Mark founded The Long Way in 2026 after spending more than a decade designing long-distance walks for his family. Since 2018, his extended family has completed an annual multi-day journey of around 100 miles. Inspired by their first pilgrimage on the Portuguese Way, Mark began identifying and planning routes in more than ten countries, including Chile, Italy, England, Germany, and the United States.
But a once-a-year walk wasn’t enough. To create more opportunities to gather and explore together, Mark began designing regular weekend journeys, both near and far, to experience nature, discover new cities, and, of course, keep walking.
Our mission
Experience places more deeply by traveling on foot.
Through thoughtfully designed walking routes and guides, we encourage travelers to slow down, connect with landscapes and communities, and support their health along the way.