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Travel adventures in fascinating places

Pyramid of the Magician Uxmal Yucatan

Yucatan, Land of the Mayan Rain God

Bats flapped overhead as I made my way deeper into the cave. A rope handrail helped me navigate steep steps. The air got hotter and steamier as I descended. No wonder the Maya believed caves were the gateway to the underworld. The winding trail finally opened into a large chamber and I saw the … [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 nearby watchtower ignored this picturesque operation. Their eyes were trained on the freshwater pond and the adjacent patches of jungle that had been cleared to make the tigers easier … [Read More...]

entrance to Gavrinis cairn

Rediscover the Goddess in Brittany

There are more than 30 prehistoric sites and over 3,000 ancient standing stones near the city of Carnac in the northwest … [Read More...]

Machu Picchu

Shamanic Experience at Machu Picchu

Night was falling as we got into the bus to go up to Machu Picchu. Our group of ten, usually talkative and laughing, … [Read More...]

sanctuario de chimayo

Understanding the Power of Sacred Places

Since the beginning of time, people have been going on pilgrimages to sacred sites for healing, inspiration and … [Read More...]

Batu Caves entrance

Malaysia’s Batu Caves – Rapture in a Hindu Temple

Some of the best advice I’ve ever been given about how to benefit from visiting sacred places came from Dr. Jean Shinoda … [Read More...]

Survivor bar at Pulau Tiga resort

The Truth About “Survivor Island” Borneo

PULAU TIGA, Malaysia - Producers of the hit TV series Survivor worked hard to make the location of their game show seem … [Read More...]

Kosrae sleeping lady

Kosrae, Pacific Island of Mystery

"The Mysterious Paradise Island" said the sign above the airport terminal door. I had just landed on Kosrae, one of the … [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...]

la posada hotel winsolw az

A Wealth Of Attractions Surround The Historic La Posada Hotel In Winslow, Arizona

With more than a dozen prime tourist destinations nearby, it's no wonder that every Santa Fe passenger train on the … [Read More...]

Kilclooney dolmen

Stone Circle Magic in Ireland

Stone circles are enchanted places. Across the British Isles are numerous groups of ancient standing stones associated … [Read More...]

Monsopiad Cultural Center Dungo

Spirits Of Slain Enemies Protect Borneo Headhunter Village

KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA - Nine generations after a Kadazan warrior named Monsopiad became a headhunter, the spirits of … [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...]

growing stone in fiji temple

Spirit Stones of Fiji

Why are stones so compelling? From gems and crystals to monoliths and mountains, we’re attracted to stones wherever we … [Read More...]

Robert Scheer

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