How to Visit Monasteries & Spiritual Centers
This in-depth guide offers travelers the knowledge and tips needed to manage monastery visits with confidence and respect. It covers everything from booking stays and packing key items, to cross-tradition etiquette on dress, photography, and shrine protocol. By blending practical advice (how to book a guesthouse or arrange permits) with cultural insight (why monks bow, how lay guests pray), the…
Azores – unreal archipelago of eternal spring
The Azores are an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic, an autonomous region of Portugal often called the “Islands of Eternal Spring.” Here, modest summers reach only ~22–25 °C and winters stay above ~14 °C, thanks to the Gulf Stream. Each island is unique: São Miguel’s crater lakes and hot springs; Pico’s 2,351m volcano; Terceira’s UNESCO city of…
Kenya – The Best Safari
Offering the most amazing safari experience worldwide, Kenya is a magnificent tapestry of vivid settings and rich culture. From the grand baobab trees to the busy Mombasa markets, guests are surrounded in a breathtaking natural habitat rich in life. Adventure finds a perfect setting on the huge plains of the Masai Mara and on the breathtaking beaches along the Indian…
