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Understanding the Power of Sacred Places

Since the beginning of time, people have been going on pilgrimages to sacred sites for healing, inspiration and guidance. Mainstream scientists may scoff at suggestions that water from holy wells can cure illnesses or that ancient megaliths can deliver messages from the spirit world, but the concept … [Read More...]

Haunted Hopi Pottery in Arizona

It’s an awesome feeling to spot a piece of broken pottery among the weeds, pick it up and realize it was made nearly 1,000 years ago. It’s even more awesome to realize how easy it would be to slip the matchbook-size potsherd in your pocket – and the powerful curse that could haunt you if you … [Read More...]

Tiger project office in Manas, India

Hunting Tigers in India

The man with the sickle was passing sheaves of long grass to the thatcher on the roof, but the dozen tourists on the … [Read More...]

Holy well of St Anne

Holy Wells and Healing Water

To the modern, rational mind, the idea of miraculous cures from holy wells sounds, at best, illogical. But with so many … [Read More...]

Altun Ha pyramid Belize

Climbing a Mayan Pyramid in Belize

Belize is so rich in ancient Maya archaeological sites it has been suggested that the entire country should be listed as … [Read More...]

Memories of Route 66 still live in St. Louis

It happened more than 60 years ago, when Bobby and Cynthia Troup were driving to California. Bobby was a composer and … [Read More...]

A chullpa in Sillustani, Peru

Secret Sacred Sites

Can You Keep A Secret? It’s risky to write about little-known sacred places. I worry about bringing them to the … [Read More...]

orcas and whale watching boat

Whale Boat Sails From Downtown Vancouver to Victoria

I gasped in amazement as three killer whales surfaced alongside our boat. Holding out my digital camera, I clicked the … [Read More...]

Aramu Muru Portal

Aramu Muru’s Portal: Inter-Dimensional Doorway at Lake Titicaca

Aramu Muru Portal Aramu Muru’s Portal was not on the itinerary of our “Sacred Mysteries of Peru” tour, so visiting it … [Read More...]

Pre Rup mountain temple

What is a Pilgrimage?

A pilgrimage, for me, is what differentiates a tourist from a traveler. While a tourist is happy simply to get away, … [Read More...]

Durian: the World’s Most Repulsive Fruit Moves Upscale

KUALA LUMPUR - “No Durians Allowed” has long been the rule in hotels, taxis, tour buses and airplanes throughout … [Read More...]

Arjuna's Penance stone carving

Ancient Stone Sculptures in Mamallapuram, India

The stone seemed alive with elephants, snakes, gods, goddesses, cats, mice and hundreds more fascinating creatures from … [Read More...]

Alexander McKenzie King estate

People In The Outaouais Are As Colourful As Their Autumn Leaves

I was startled to realize that the woman in the striped dress was a mermaid. Then I chuckled when I noticed her right … [Read More...]

Hotel Europe Vancouver

Walking With Ghosts In Vancouver’s Haunted Gastown

I'd walked past the place hundreds of times without knowing that so many people had been killed there. A block south of … [Read More...]

Robert Scheer

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