Top Ten Spiritual Places in The World
This list will take you to some of the more traditional religious capitals of
the world, as well as some more informal spots for those wishing to find
answers: so sit back, close your eyes, and let your mind take you on a sacred
journey.
10. Alaska
Alaska is absolutely beautiful, whether you head out on a cruise when it is mild
or go dog sledding when it's cold. The best thing would be, if you accept this
mission, to ride into the sun and shack up in an igloo -- to live (or freeze)
the real deal.
9. Navajo Region, Arizona
Christian worship among the Navajo people in northeastern Arizona has caught the
attention of many soul searchers. What makes this region very interesting is
observing how the locals have been presented with Christianity.
8. Southeast
Asia
Southeast Asia is famous thanks to its taste for excess, but some have been
lucky enough to see an entirely different side to this area. Thailand,
Singapore, and many other places have exquisite beaches and offer a tranquility
and solitude that would change any man upon his return.
7. Egypt
Maybe it's the Pyramids, maybe it's the excessive sand; whatever it is, spend
some time in the scorching sun and tell me that you have not heard the voice of
God. Well, you get the idea. For what it is worth, Egypt is a must-see for any
occasion.
6. Machu Picchu, Peru
Take the 35-mile Inca Trail over a 5-day journey until you reach the fabled
fortress of Machu Picchu. If you do not ask yourself questions while on this
trip, then you're spiritually starved.
5. Goa, India
Thanks to nearly 500 years of Western influence, Goa represents an entirely
different landscape compared to the rest of India. For one, the population
make-up is different, as is the general standard and way of living (these can be
detected in both the styles of clothes as well as culinary habits). Furthermore,
most visitors embrace Goa's quiet and peaceful atmosphere. What is perhaps its
greatest trait is that for the most part, Hindus and Catholics coexist.
4. Mount Everest, Tibet
& Nepal
Okay, so you don't need to climb Mount Everest to find yourself, but you will
definitely see things in a new light after you trek out to Nepal and visit the
highest peaks in the world. Take the full plunge and head off to Tibet to find
out what the monks have known all along.
3. Vatican
& Rome,
Italy
You would figure that no list would be complete without the Vatican and Rome. No
one needs an explanation as to why this makes the list, not only for its
religious past, but also for its magnificent past as a capital of the arts,
literature and culture. Simply visiting the ruins of the greatest empire in the
history of time is enough reason to visit Italy.
2. Mecca, Saudi
Arabia
The holiest city of Islam: every able-bodied Muslim man must visit Mecca at
least once in his life, and by the looks of it, most of them do. But even on
every other day of their lives, religious Muslims face the city when they pray,
5 times a day. Every Muslim hopes to make a hajj, or pilgrimage, to its shrine
at least once.
1. Jerusalem,
Israel
Definitely no other city comes close to Jerusalem in terms of historical and
religious significance. In fact, Judaism, Christianity and Islam can all trace
their roots back to the Holy City. This, as you can imagine, explains why the
city is so dear to everyone around, as the home of The Dome of the Rock, The
Western Wall and The Church of the Holy Sepulcher. So if you want to experience
the epicenter of the 3 monolithic religions -- then Jerusalem's the place.
