11 articles tagged with spiritual journey
Ten years ago, I arrived in Santiago de Compostela with blistered feet, a weathered backpack, and a soul in need of mending. That first journey along the Camino transformed me. Today, I return to this sacred Spanish city not as...
The desert wind whispers ancient secrets as I stand at the threshold of what was once the world's largest city. Ancient Merv, rising from the Karakum Desert like a mirage of mud-brick monuments, has drawn me to this remote corner...
Standing at the edge of Brighton's pebble beach as dawn broke over the English Channel, I felt that familiar energy shift—the same sensation I'd experienced during my near-death experience in Indonesia years ago. The quantifiable metrics of my investment banking...
The Ganges whispers ancient secrets as it flows through Rishikesh, carrying centuries of spiritual seekers' prayers downstream. When I arrived here last spring, exhausted from Chennai's corporate demands and seeking respite, I didn't expect to find mathematical perfection in the...
There's something about standing alone amidst towering vermilion formations that puts life into perspective. After years of family adventures with my husband and daughter, I found myself craving a different sort of journey—one of inner exploration. Sedona, with its mystical...
There's something profoundly moving about following in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims, especially when those footsteps lead through the dramatic landscapes between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. After 25 years traversing the globe as a flight attendant, I've developed a...
The first light of dawn filters through my window at Amankora Bumthang, painting the wooden beams in hues of amber and gold. Outside, prayer flags flutter in the gentle breeze, their colors vibrant against the backdrop of pine-covered mountains. Two...
When I left Silicon Valley's frenetic pace for Sheffield's gentler rhythms five years ago, I promised myself more intentional travel—journeys that would connect technological innovation with cultural preservation. This autumn, I embarked on perhaps my most revealing expedition yet: a...
I've always believed that the most transformative journeys are the ones that push us beyond our comfort zones, and my two-week solo adventure along the Trans-Siberian Railway to Lake Baikal certainly qualifies. After years of traveling with my husband (who...
The moment my boots touched Medina's soil, I felt it—that unmistakable energy that flows through places where history and spirituality converge. As someone who's spent years exploring the intersection of sacred spaces and healing traditions, Medina offers something uniquely powerful....
There's something profoundly magical about standing on the edge of Tiger's Nest Monastery, watching prayer flags dance against Bhutan's emerald valleys below. My recent two-week immersion into the Kingdom of Bhutan wasn't just travel—it was transformation. As someone who seeks...