Spirituality and Religion

Nov 5, 2021 • 4 min read

There’s an abundance of activities and experiences to fill at least the first two days of a perfect vacation in the Fijian city of Nadi

Nov 5, 2021 • 5 min read

Forget all the stereotypes you may have heard about Milan being industrial and boring, and get ready to explore museums, churches and more.

Oct 6, 2021 • 7 min read

Montana is the gateway to Yellowstone and Glacier National Park, but there's plenty to do that doesn’t cost a cent. Here are the top things to do for free.

Apr 29, 2021 • 6 min read

Sustainable travel has been intrinsic to visits to Wakayama Prefecture for thousands of years, and its natural and spiritual significance is unmatched

Mar 30, 2021 • 7 min read

If you’re exploring Kyushu, here’s a few of our favorite places that make it perfect for whatever one-of-a-kind experience you’re looking for

Mar 30, 2021 • 11 min read

Mythical emperors, wealthy trading ports, cloistered foreigners, samurai rebels and one of the earth’s greatest war tragedies loom large in Kyushu, Japan

Mar 18, 2021 • 5 min read

Ancient pilgrimage trails in the two prefectures are increasingly used by hikers and mountaineers, in search of a respite from the modern urban jungle

Mar 9, 2021 • 10 min read

Sacred sites and pilgrimage routes fill the rugged mountains of Japan’s Wakayama and Nara prefectures, offering a reconnection with nature and yourself

Mar 9, 2021 • 9 min read

On a cultural pilgrimage through Nara and Wakayama prefectures, visitors have the chance to experience the rich tapestry of Japanese traditions first-hand

Jan 28, 2021 • 5 min read

With suggested itineraries and ideas for alternative destinations, here's everything you need to plan your dream trip to the Himalayan region.

Jan 25, 2021 • 3 min read

With strict COVID protocols for 2021, here's what you need to know about the Hajj, Islam's most important religious pilgrimage.

Dec 3, 2020 • 12 min read

Check out these dreamy detox destinations and wellness retreats to reset your inner switch and start 2020 with a spring in your step.

Oct 1, 2020 • 6 min read

Witch lore pops up all over the world and sometimes in surprising modern day incarnations.

Sep 28, 2020 • 13 min read

Your astrological placements could provide a useful gauge for many life choices – including where to travel.

Sep 10, 2020 • 7 min read

Follow pagan history on the Ridgeway, an 87-mile-long walking route in southern England.

Jun 30, 2020 • 5 min read

As people increasingly opt for holistic approaches to health, Ayurvedic wellness programs have become popular throughout India

Mar 4, 2020 • 5 min read

Step away from Japan's big cities and sample some slow travel in and around the Seto Inland Sea.

Feb 28, 2020 • 15 min read

Hiking along the Kumano Kodō's trails is a way to see a side to Japan far from city lights, where forested mountains hide ancient places of pilgrimage

Feb 11, 2020 • 6 min read

Find yourself gravitating towards graveyards when you travel? Here’s how to be a responsible tombstone tourist.

Feb 6, 2020 • 5 min read

The Beltane Fire Festival marks the dawn of summer and thousands of years of ritual, magic and rebirth with drumming, dancing, acrobatics and more.

Feb 5, 2020 • 3 min read

Beautiful, spiritual and lacking crowds, Mt Takao could be the perfect complement to a Mt Fuji trek, and one of Tokyo’s most enjoyable day trips.

Jan 31, 2020 • 6 min read

From Baja California to Thailand, here are the very best places to run, jump, swim, bend, lift, eat, and meditate your way to improved fitness in 2020.