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Kopan Monastery

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Vote for: What is the best place to get away from the world (part 15)

retreat | Feb 12th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
cortijo romero
Cortijo Romero
krishnamurti centre
The Krishnamurti Centre
pendle hill quaker centre
Pendle Hill Quaker Centre
iona community
Iona Community
kopan monastery
Kopan Monastery

The world is a horrible place some times. You need to know where you can retreat, recuperate and come back from stronger than ever. The places on this list specialize in exactly that type of self-reconstructive travel. They cater to people from around the globe who need proper treatment and care. Which of these great spas and retreats do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Nepal (part 5)

nepal | Jul 15th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
himalayas
Himalayas
kopan monastery
Kopan Monastery
swayambhunath stupa
Swayambhunath Stupa
tiger mountain tented camp
Tiger Mountain Tented Camp
dwarika s hotel
The Dwarika's Hotel

Nepal is landlocked and strategically location between China and India. It contains eight of world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga - the world's tallest and third tallest - on the borders with China and India respectively. It also has many other natural and man-made wonders for you to explore. Which of these sites would you most like to see in person?

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Vote for: What is the best hiking destination in Europe (part 6)

hiking | Sep 24th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
monastery frescos views bucovina
Monastery Frescos and views around Bucovina
aphrodite adonis walks akamas
Aphrodite and Adonis Walks, Akamas
trekking outer hebrides
Trekking in the Outer Hebrides
alpine walking arlberg
Alpine walking in the Arlberg
walk south downs
Walk the South Downs Way

Europe is a great place to visit, and if you really want to understand what Europe is all about, there's no better way than through an extended hiking vacation. The continent is full of great walks just waiting for you to get out there and experience them. Which of these great European hiking destinations would you most like to visit for an excellent walking tour?

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Vote for: What is the world's best place to stay (part 21)

hotels | Apr 17th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
propeller island
Propeller Island
king pacific lodge
The King Pacific Lodge
daddy long legs
Daddy Long Legs
house clouds
House in the Clouds
schottenstift monastery
Schottenstift Monastery

Traveling the world is fun, but it's rare that one comes across accommodation that are better than those one finds in one's own home. There's something extremely relaxing about finally returning home after a long time at travel. However, some accommodations are just so amazing that going home feels like the lesser option. Which of these amazing places to stay do you find the most enticing?

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What do you think of the Residenza DArte in Tuscany?

Vote for: What do you think of the Residenza D'Arte in Tuscany?

best hotels | May 4th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
best there
It's the best out there.
quite good improved
It's quite good, but could be improved.
o k
It's O.K...
really cup tea
It's really not my cup of tea.
four seasons better
The Four Seasons is better.

The Residenza D’Arte could easily be mistaken for an art gallery instead of a hotel. This 12th century Tuscan monastery has been adorned with the artwork of acclaimed artist Ana Izzo. The hotel is nestled in the olive groves outside of Torrita de Siena, making it a convenient central point for day trips across southern Tuscany. What is you opinion of the wonderful retreat in southern Italy?

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Vote for: What is the best visitor attraction in the Middle East?

attractions | Jun 12th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
blue mosque
Blue Mosque
topkapi palace ottoman sultans
Topkapi Palace of the Ottoman Sultans
khor virap monastery
Khor Virap Monastery
miniat rk
Miniatürk
gold souk
The Gold Souk

The middle east is full of wonderful attractions and interesting destinations. These are all over the area and cater to all manner of different clients. When visiting the middle east, you should be sure to check out these attractions if they are close to your trip route. Which of these middle eastern attractions would you most like to see? .

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Which is the most amazing temple in the world?

Vote for: Which is the most amazing temple in the world?

most amazing temple | Jun 16th, 2010 | by Richard Frost
wat rong khun thailand
Wat Rong Khun- Thailand
shwedagon pagoda myanmar
Shwedagon Pagoda - Myanmar
tiger s nest monastery bhutan
Tiger’s Nest Monastery- Bhutan
prambanan indonesia
Prambanan- Indonesia
temple heaven beijing
Temple of Heaven- Beijing

There are temple scattered all around the world for Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism and the worship places are architecturally as different and diverse as the religions are. But they all have common features of calm and beauty that make them amazing.

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Vote for: What is the best travel experience in Armenia?

armenia | Jun 29th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
monasteries haghpat sanahin
Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin
churches echmiatsin
Churches of Echmiatsin
dilijan
Dilijan
geghard monastery
Geghard Monastery
lake sevan
Lake Sevan

A former republic of the Soviet Union, Armenia is a unitary, multiparty, democratic nation-state with an ancient and historic cultural heritage. The Kingdom of Armenia was the first state to adopt Christianity as its religion in the early years of the 4th century (the traditional date is 301).Which great Armenian location would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best place to visit in Cyprus (part 5)

cyprus | Jul 26th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
phinikoudes beach
Phinikoudes Beach
makronissos beach
Makronissos Beach
fig tree bay
Fig Tree Bay
paphos castle
Paphos Castle
kykkos monastery
Kykkos Monastery

Cyprus has been occupied by several major powers, including the empires of the Hittites, Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians, Rashiduns, Umayyads, Lusignans, Venetians and Ottomans.The island of Aphrotite was also controlled by their homogenous Ptolemais and Byzantines.These days, it's a multicultural wonderland. Which great site on Cyprus would you most like to visit?

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Vote for: What is the best church to visit in Italy (part 4)

italian churches | Aug 22nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
st lawrence cathedral
St. Lawrence Cathedral
san vincenzo al volturno
San Vincenzo al Volturno
basilica di san pietro grado
Basilica di San Pietro a Grado
monastery sant anna camprena
Monastery of Sant’Anna in Camprena
santa trinita
Santa Trinita

Italy is a country full of churches. The traditional seat of the Christian religion, the country has many amazing religious edifices for the ambitious tourist to see. Everywhere one turns in Italy, religious architecture is there for the admiring.Which of these amazing Italian churches would you most like to visit for a little divine inspiration the next time you're in Italy?

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