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Travel adventures in fascinating places

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 one. More than a dozen of the major sites have been at least partially excavated and have had some restoration work done. The one I visited, Altun Ha, is one of the most popular … [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 people claiming to have been healed by water, it’s narrow-minded to ignore the evidence. Henry Dorst is a Feng Shui practitioner who uses water energized at an energy vortex to … [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...]

Virginia City Mackay house chandelier

Virginia City Nevada Was Once the Richest Place in the World

It was a disappointingly ordinary looking bedroom, considering its rich history. Some of the most famous men in the … [Read More...]

The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

The Holiest Rock on Earth

It is the holiest rock on Earth, and I touched it. Its surroundings have changed over the past 3.000 years, but the rock … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Robert Scheer with Scarlet the dolphin

Swimming With Dolphins in Orlando

Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida, is an all-inclusive getaway that truly is a world all its own. Unlike so many theme … [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...]

Aboriginal rock paintings

Aboriginal Magic in the Land of the Quinkans

The oldest rock paintings on Earth are in the Cape York peninsula of Australia's tropical north Queensland. They were … [Read More...]

Totem pole carvers

British Columbia First Nations Attractions Entertain and Inspire

I watched in fascination as the two men carved away slivers of wood from the pole. Stylized figures of animals and … [Read More...]

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 … [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...]

Robert Scheer

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