Ethiopia, a mystical journey into unknown Africa Where can you find subterranean churches, mid-century modern architecture, remote tribes, and some of the world’s best coffee and jazz? That would be Ethiopia, a nation that will change your perceptions of Africa forever.
Zen out in Nepal Hindu gods and Buddhist monks have been coming to Nepal in search of enlightenment for thousands of years. In these transcendent mountains, temples and monasteries on top of the world, you’ll be a pilgrim not a tourist.
Cappadocia, swirling peaks and whirling dervishes If Middle Earth were real, it would be here. Beneath the mysterious landscape of craggy cones and spindly pinnacles, lie subterranean churches and cave dwellings carved by mystics centuries ago.
India, a rainbow of colours and cultures A kaleidoscope of religions, cultures and landscapes, India is a whole world in one subcontinent. From the majestic Taj Mahal to the mighty Ganges, the deserts of Rajasthan to the temples of Varanasi, no country is more steeped in spirituality.
Incas, shamans and sacred lakes in Peru The Machu Picchu trail is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences everyone must do. But Peru has sacred wonders around every corner. Discover the roads, lakes, and mountains less travelled in this magical, mystical land.
Jordan, mystical jewel of the Middle East A nation defined by religious tolerance, Jordan has welcomed every messiah and mystic from Jesus to Muhammad. For centuries, pilgrims and soul-searchers have followed in their wake. So too did T.E. Lawrence (better known as Lawrence of Arabia), who traversed the “vast, echoing, and God-like” deserts to join the revolt against the Ottoman Empire.
Ethiopia, heavenly treasures in the African highlands In Ethiopia, traditions provide insight into an older and purer form of Christianity that dates back 1,500 years.
Hampi, a holy city set in stone On the banks of the Tungabhadra River, in a sun-baked landscape of enormous boulders dotted among jade palm and mango groves, Indian princes built hundreds of monumental temples and pleasure palaces.
