Tag: religion
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Mount Nebo – Memorial of Moses | Discovering Jordan
Standing atop Mount Nebo in Jordan brought to light that this was a sacred location for the big three- Judaism, Christianity, and Muslims. There are other locations in the region that also hold reverence to the three, including St. Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai, Egypt, which I had visited after my trip to Jordan. But…
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Canterbury Cathedral – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Discovering England
Although I do not have connections to any religious beliefs, I have always admired places of worship of any religion. I have visited numerous cathedrals and churches throughout Europe and the United Kingdom, and have loved them all. The history, energy, and period architecture of different places of worship, will always strike a cord in…
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The Magic of Mont Saint-Michel | A UNESCO World Heritage Site
I believe it would be fair to express that viewing images of Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France are stirring and magical. It evokes feelings of wonderment and enchantment, and for some possible moments of breathlessness. Mont Saint-Michel was that for me, from the moment I first saw photos when I was young, until the moment…
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Visiting Skopje | Discovering North Macedonia
If I were to break it down to two things that stood out for me during my visit to the capital of North Macedonia, Skopje; the amount of prominent statues that line the streets, and the amount of friendly stray dogs, who made me part of their pack. I do like statues and I do…
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Krakow’s Wawel Royal Castle – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Discovering Poland
Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site junkie, visiting the Wawel Royal Castle was pure joy for me. The castle complex is part of The Historic Centre of Krakow, which was designated as a UNESCO site in 1978, and is one of the first 10 sites ever listed. I always get a thrill when visiting prestigious…
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The Baptismal Site of Jesus – a UNESCO World Heritage Site | Discovering Jordan
While traveling to the Dead Sea in Jordan, I had taken a short side trip to the Eshria’a” or the Baptism Site of Jesus, which sits along the River Jordan. Although I do not follow any religion, I decided to come here to honor my early years of Christian/ Catholic up bringing. Visiting the Baptismal…
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Cologne Cathedral – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Exploring Germany
The city of Cologne was an extraordinary city to visit while I was on a month exploration trip of Germany. The city is the largest along the Rhine River, and has immense culture with marvelous museums, fantastic dining, as well as the treasured Gothic cathedral. Visiting the cathedral was one of my highlights while visiting…
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A Day at the Hill of Crosses | Exploring Lithuania
The first time I viewed photos of Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses, I knew that I needed to visit it. That was several years prior to my visit to Lithuania, and when I decided to venture into the country, my travel rolodex remembered the Hill of Crosses. I decided on doing it as a day trip…
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Rock Hewn Churches of Ivanovo in Bulgaria | A UNESCO World Heritage Site
There are many fascinating sites in this part of the world (Eastern Europe), and the Rock Hewn Churches of Ivanovo can be categorized as fascinating in my book. I have been to hundreds of churches, cathedrals, convents, and monasteries during my travels; but this church that was hewn out of solid rock in beautiful Bulgaria…
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Cebu City’s Spanish Heritage Sites | Exploring the Philippines
On my first adult visit to Cebu, where my parents and family originated from, I made it a point to visit many of the Spanish heritage sites. I think that I was trying to understand my Spanish DNA (as per Ancestry .com) as much as possible, even if it were only through buildings and monuments.…
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Cebu Taoist Temple | Exploring the Philippines
The colorful and zenful Taoist Temple located in the Beverly Hills development of Cebu City, was a peaceful getaway while visiting the islands where my family hails from. I decided on my last trip to Cebu to visit both historical, and religious sites that I felt compelled to. I do not belong to the Taoist…
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St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai | A UNESCO World Heritage Site
South Sinai, Egypt– St. Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt felt very far away from everything, and everywhere when I had traveled there in late 2019. I was already in Sharm el-Sheikh along the Red Sea when I took a day trip to this ancient monastery, which is also a UNESCO…
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Mosque of Al Rifa’i | Historic Cairo, Egypt
The Mosque of Al Rifa’i is located in the heart of Old Islamic Cairo, which is also referred to as “Historic Cairo”. In 1979, UNESCO had designated this specific area of Cairo as a World Heritage Site. There are over 600 structures of cultural importance in Historic Cairo, and it is an intriguing and special…
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Cruising Up the Nile – From Aswan to Luxor, Egypt
If you are looking to cruise the Nile River in Egypt from Aswan to Luxor, I highly recommend the experience. Deciding on a boat cruise aboard a mid-size luxury liner is an extraordinary way to see the riverways of Egypt, as well as many of the important temples in Upper Egypt. After doing a little…
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