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Islamic sites in ´Saudi Arabia's Top 9 Destinations´

    Long relatively inaccessible to tourism, this kingdom of oil, sand, and Islamic history, steeped in culture and tradition, has in recent years been opening up to and even promoting tourism. And it has much to offer, from the bustling cities of Riyadh and Jeddah to the tranquil beauty of the Arabian Desert to the the holiest sites in Islam, such as the cities of Mecca and Medina, visited by millions of Muslims every year for their Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages (with a range of Umrah…

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The annual rituals at a Shinto shrine in Kawagoe, just north of Tokyo

  From June 30 to July 10, visitors to the lovely "Little Edo" city Kawagoe (population a bit over 353,000) just a half hour north of Tokyo in Saitama Prefecture, can experience Chinowa Kuguri. This Shinto ritual, held at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, began in the early Edo period (1603-1867) with the intention of warding off plagues and promoting disease-free breathing. A perfect event for an era with Covid, the liturgy, also known as Nagoshi no Harae ("summer passing purification…

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Colombia's astonishing Cathedral of Salt

Religious art and architecture at their best aim at the transcendental. But there are a few structures out there in the world that can quite compare to Colombia's Catedral de Sal, in the city of Zipaquirá, situated on a plain less than an hour from capital Bogotá. Part of the Greater Bogotá Metropolitan Area, this charming city of nearly 125,000 dates back to 1600 and still preserves a picturesque colonial core that alone would be worth the drive from Bogotá. But its main attraction - and one…

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  • María José August 13, 2023 at 9:33am
    How Mexico´s marquis Catholic pilgrimage sites make it a world leader in spiritual tourism; I lived in Mexico for a time and have been to several of these: https://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/why-mexico-is-a-world...
    Why Mexico is a World Leader in Religious Tourism
    Mexico has the most visited Catholic sanctuary on the planet, above the Vatican and Jerusalem.
  • Joseba Basabe July 17, 2023 at 12:14pm
    Northern Spain´s Way of St. James has enough sites and variations to keep visitors occupied for years, and here´s one Lonely Planet covered fairly recently which I hadn´t heard of: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/slow-travel-variante-espiritu...
    Slow Travel the Variante Espiritual- Lonely Planet
    With Santiago de Compostela in sight, the best part of the Camino Portugués may require you to take a detour.
  • Max Pesling May 8, 2023 at 2:37pm
    Here's a good overview of spiritual travel and some key destinations from one of the USA's top writers specializing in the topic: https://www.spiritualtravels.info/
    Spiritual travels are more than ordinary trips - Spiritual Travels
    One of America's top travel writers specializing in spiritual journeys shares practical tips for soulful journeys around the world.
  • Jordan Simon January 18, 2023 at 12:57pm
    I've always wondered what doing an ayahuasca ritual would be like - and just yesterday, Condé Nast Traveler shed some light: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/what-its-really-like-to-join-an-ay...
    What It's Really Like to Join an Ayahuasca Retreat Alongside Spiritual Experts
    And how to find the right one for you—from remote Mexico to the Peruvian Amazon.
  • José Balido October 27, 2022 at 4:38pm
    Have you heard about the five ancient sacred sites named in this just published piece from BBC Travel? I'd heard of two, and sort of vaguely knew about the third. https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20221025-five-ancient-sacred-sit...
    Five ancient sacred sites around the globe
    From Mongolia's mysterious deer stones to cities to honour the dead, ancient sites built by people trying to make sense of life, death and the univer…
  • David Paul Appell August 18, 2022 at 10:57am
    The U.S. travel-industry website Skift recently published a look at South Korea's temple-stay program, promoting visits to 25 Buddhist temples across the country, with a focus on spirituality, healing, and vegan cuisine: https://skift.com/2022/08/10/south-koreas-temple-stays-business-poi...
    South Korea’s Temple Stays Business Poised for Wellness-Inspired Boom
    As travelers worldwide have placed a greater emphasis on their mental health during the pandemic, destinations appealing to those prospective visitor…
  • John Kipper June 14, 2022 at 8:30am
    Why new Saudi rules on this year's hajj booking threatens potentially thousands of British Muslims: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61752659
    Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca
    The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents.
  • María José April 16, 2022 at 2:13pm
    The Holy Grail is one of Christianity's most legendary symbols. Could it be that all along it's actually been here under our noses, in the cathedral of Valencia, Spain? Have a look at this article/video from BBC Travel and see what you thinK https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220414-does-spain-have-the-hol...
    Does Spain have the Holy Grail?
    Spain's Valencia Cathedral houses a relic that may be the Holy Chalice used by Jesus at the Last Supper – it has the right size, material, and histor…
  • shishir June 9, 2020 at 11:19am

    There are many spiritual & religious destination in India that you can explore while you re visiting there with Religious destinations of India

  • adel taha June 13, 2013 at 12:25am

    I wish to see you in my Next Spiritual Journey to Egypt ..Nov. 2013.

    It's a life time Journey to the Land of the Pharaohs.

    Love and Light .

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