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India’s Most Spiritual Destinations

Six Spiritual Destinations in India   With its many ashrams, colorful temples, and mysterious sacred rituals, India has always been a magnet for spiritual seekers. Here are a few of the most venerated destinations in the country, all of them captivating in their own unique way.                                                                 Varanasi   Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, ancient Varanasi …

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What Its Like In: Texas Rio Grande Valley

What It’s Like In: Texas’ Rio Grande Valley

What It’s Like In: Texas’ Rio Grande Valley Once renown for horse thieves and Catholic missions, U.S. Army forts and a short-lived independent Republic; now the home of a much-maligned border. Called the Rio Bravo in Spanish, populated by a diverse mix of nationalities and backgrounds. Texas is pretty different from the rest of the US, …

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Introducing: Prasat Preah Vihear Temple in Cambodia

Introducing: Prasat Preah Vihear Temple in Cambodia An 11th century Hindu temple built on top of the remains of a 9th century hermitage, perched on top of a 500m cliff overlooking the vast plains below, in recent years a point of contention and ownership clashes between two government over whose country the historic religious site belongs …

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Photo of the Week: Belgrade Churches

Belgrade Churches   Belgrade, Serbia doesn’t have much in the way of traditional tourists sites. Nevertheless, it’s still interesting enough for two days of exploring and two nights bar-hopping. The city’s well-developed hostel scene leads me to believe the city has pretty established bar circuit for backpackers and weekend getaways. For those skipping out on dollar rakiya shots, the city …

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Tilework at Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul

Photo of the Week: Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul

Photo of the Week: Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul Just a few minutes’ walk away from the popular Spice Bazaar and the Balik Ekmek vendors of Eminonu, the Rustem Pasha Mosques gets just a handful of visitors that the more famous Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque) sees.  Wander up the right unassuming staircase off a busy market street …

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Ask GoMad Nomad: Is it Safe to walk the Camino de Santiago as a Solo Woman?

Ask GoMad Nomad: Is it Safe to walk the Camino de Santiago alone as a Woman?   I am going to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain around late June / early July and I know you’ve done it. The only thing is, I’m going at it alone, and I am little nervous as …

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