Category: pilgrimage
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Pilgrimage in Okinawa, Japan
One of my travels in Asia took me to Okinawa — the Japanese island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It was a brief visit as I did an extended layover in between flights from Osaka to Tokyo. Naha, the main city in Okinawa, greeted with warmth, sun, and some kind of magic in…
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Native American pilgrimage in the USA
Before starting my research about Native Americans (indigenous people of North America) and their sacred places I had the idea to make a list of all of them. However, the more I read, the more sacred places I discovered, and well, the US is big. These are only a few places from the long list,…
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Pilgrimage in Mainland Greece
Greece is a very special country. It is not only a cradle of democracy – the most advanced and human-friendly type of government so far, but also a country where first pilgrimages took place. Some of the spiritual sanctuaries are now ruins and archaeological sites, but hey, there are roads to them and if only…
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Pilgrimage in California, USA
California… I visited Los Angeles in February 2019 for the first time and was amazed by the pleasant climate and beautiful nature there. Seems to be a paradise to walk as well! Here are some ideas on pilgrimage routes. El Camino Real El Camino Real (also known as the Royal Way and Missions Trail), started…
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Pilgrimage in Mexico
I only spent a week in its capital, yet Mexico caught my heart with its warm people, delicious food, and colourful culture. And yes, it is safe to travel there, if you don’t go where you are not advised to. For example, a renowned Mexico City pilgrimage site – the Santa Muerte (or Saint Death)…
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Pilgrimage in Beijing, China
Due to recent (2019) visa-free program, I could stay in the Beijing area for up to 144 hours. You are applicable for such stay if you change planes in China and then go to the third country. You also need to book hotels in advance and have a proof of your reservations at the customs.…
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Pilgrimage in Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca is one of Spain’s islands in the Mediterranean sea. Famous for it’s stunning and inspiring nature it is quite filled with tourists, but it seems that there are space and place for more or less everyone. If you go outside the biggest cities, you’ll find wild nature, many beaches to choose from within reachable…
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Non-Religious Pilgrimage in Jordan
Although Jordan’s main religion is Islam and this means that the traditional pilgrimage or Hajj is walked to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, there are places worth calling pilgrimage sites nevertheless. After visiting Jordan I realized that pilgrimage to nature monuments can be even more rewarding than visiting man-made sanctuaries. Nature is where we all come from…
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Jewish Pilgrimage
Roots of Jewish Pilgrimage Jewish pilgrimage roots can be found in the Torah or the Hebrew Bible also known as the Old Testament. It seems that the first pilgrimages that Jewish people made were to the First Temple also known as Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem. It was an obligation to visit it three times a…
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Indigenous Pilgrimage: The Dreaming Trails in Australia
Much like the Native Americans before they were “discovered” by colonialists, the indigenous people were the only inhabitants of Australia. An important part of their culture is walking the Dreaming trails. To me, they seem to be similar to a special form of pilgrimage, which includes the guidance of elders, storytelling, and singing among the…
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