20 articles tagged with spiritual travel
Three years ago, what began as a desperate escape from burnout transformed into the most profound journey of my life. Cycling through Bhutan's monasteries, I discovered the sacred valley of Jakar—a place where time seems to operate on an entirely...
The air in Udaipur carries stories – ancient whispers that dance between the faded haveli walls and ripple across the placid lakes. As I stood on a quiet rooftop at dawn, watching the first light illuminate the City Palace, I...
The gentle morning mist rises from the valleys of Bumthang as prayer flags flutter in the breeze, their sacred mantras carried toward the heavens. This central Bhutanese region, known as the spiritual heartland of the Dragon Kingdom, holds a profound...
There's something almost sacred about the way the Mediterranean sun kisses the azure waters of Marseille's coastline. Five years after my transformative Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, I found myself seeking that same transcendent feeling—but this time, with my closest friends...
Standing before the entrance of the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum, I felt that familiar tingle of anticipation—the same sensation I've experienced at sacred sites from Kerala's ancient Ayurvedic temples to Japan's mountain shrines. Here in northern Peru, far from...
When I first arrived in Rishikesh after a grueling 36-hour journey from Rochester, I was immediately struck by the fascinating juxtaposition of urban infrastructure and spiritual serenity. The suspension bridges connecting the two banks of the Ganges create a unique...
The first time I dipped my toes into the sacred waters of Pushkar Lake at dawn, I understood why this small desert town holds such profound spiritual significance. Most travelers come for the famous Brahma Temple—one of the few in...
As someone who's spent my career helping folks connect with nature's wonders, I can tell you there's something downright special about Sedona that goes beyond those jaw-dropping red rocks. The first time I felt that subtle vibration under my hiking...
The rhythm of travel has always matched the cadence of my running shoes – steady, purposeful, with moments of exhilarating breakthrough. Last winter, I found myself plotting an escape from Toronto's bone-chilling winds to reconnect with two places that have...
I've sprinted through crowded Bangkok markets, jogged past ancient temples in Kyoto, and logged countless miles on five continents, but there's something uniquely magical about the rhythm of cobblestone streets beneath your feet in Antigua, Guatemala. Last month, while coordinating...
The rhythmic call to prayer echoes across Tripoli's skyline as I lace up my running shoes for a dawn exploration of Lebanon's second-largest city. It's my third visit to this northern gem, yet it continues to reveal new layers with...
The moment you arrive in Sedona, something shifts. I felt it first three years ago when I came seeking refuge from spreadsheets and market volatility—that unmistakable energy vortex pull that draws seekers, adventurers, and the spiritually curious to this red...
The morning call to prayer echoed through Constantine's misty valleys as I laced up my running shoes, preparing to trace the contours of what locals call 'The City of Bridges.' Standing at the edge of the Sidi M'Cid Bridge, with...
The first time I set foot in Pushkar, I was running on fumes after a 36-hour journey from Berlin's Berghain to this tiny desert town in Rajasthan. I'd come to recover from tour burnout, skeptical that this place could offer...
After years of managing logistics across Asia's busiest hubs, I found myself craving something beyond the glass-and-steel efficiency of modern cities. Bhutan had been on my radar for years—this small Himalayan kingdom with its commitment to Gross National Happiness instead...
