Serbian Orthodox Ostrog Monastery is one of the most captivating sights in Montenegro and visually impressive monasteries in the world. The centuries-old complex is built into sheer cliffs, with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding plains. It is one of the most unique pilgrimage sites in the world and, without a doubt, one of the ... Read more The post How to Get from Podgorica or Kotor to Ostrog Monastery (with photos) appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Kaohsiung is the largest city in Southern Taiwan. It is known for its street art, impressive temples, and port city vibes. It can also be a base for trips to Xiaoliuqiu Island and the beaches of Kenting National Park. Make sure to budget at least 2-3 days of your trip in Kaohsiung. Overall, you’ll find ... Read more The post Where to Stay in Kaohsiung in 2024 (by area & budget) appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Kenting National Park in Pingtung county lies at tropical, southern tip of Taiwan. It is the country’s prime holiday spot, attracting long weekend crowds to its golden beaches. There’s a whole lot more to Kenting than just the beach, from scuba diving and other water activities to night markets, capybaras, hikes in pristine nature. In ... Read more The post 20 Awesome Things to Do in Kenting National Park, Taiwan appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Fort McMurray is seldom viewed as a destination in itself. Originally established as a northern fur trade post and now revolving almost entirely around the oil industry, Fort Mac is the kind of place people move to for work, and that’s mainly it. Or is it? In this article, I hope to show you otherwise, ... Read more The post 25 Fun Things to Do in Fort McMurray, Alberta: A Detailed Travel Guide appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

To be completely honest, I am pretty minimalist when it comes to travel packing. I usually pack my bag a day or two before a trip, and a lot of the stuff I bring and wear is the same stuff I use at home. I can’t be bothered with most travel gadgets. Still, there are ... Read more The post My 15 Must-Have Travel Items (by a travel blogger!) appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

This article was written by Monique Skidmore, award-winning anthropologist, writer at Tripanthropologist, and Myanmar expert. See her full bio at the end. There are so many beautiful and unusual temples or pagodas in Myanmar (Burma) that choosing which to visit can be quite the challenge. As one of the most devoutly Buddhist places on earth, ... Read more The post 10 Jaw-Dropping Temples in Myanmar (Burma) appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

When it comes to Taiwanese tea, oolongs like Alishan High Mountain Tea, Dong Ding, and Oriental Beauty are internationally renowned, but fewer people are aware that the country also produces some excellent black teas. While many of Taiwan’s tea growing regions do produce a limited amount of black tea, Sun Moon Lake is practically synonymous ... Read more The post Sun Moon Lake Tea: Why is it so good? appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Istanbul is without a doubt one of the great cities of the world. It is ancient Byzantium & Constantinople, the largest city in Europe, home of the Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and the only metropolis in the world to straddle two continents. But what does this all mean to a 4 and 5 year old? ... Read more The post How We Planned an Amazing Visit to Istanbul with Kids appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

After living in Taiwan for over 10 years and exploring the country inside and out, I finally decided to visit Cingjing Farm (清境農場 or Qingjing Nongchang) in the high mountains of Nantou county. It is one of the country’s most famous family-oriented tourist attractions. Honestly, my expectations were quite low. I’d already researched the hell ... Read more The post Should You Bother Visiting Cingjing Farm in Nantou, Taiwan? appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

The island of Taiwan sits on a collision zone between two tectonic plates. As a result, it has one of the highest concentrations of thermal hot springs in the world. In fact, there are at least 100 major hot springs in Taiwan and many smaller ones! While Taiwanese aboriginals had been aware of the springs, ... Read more The post The 20 Best Hot Springs in Taiwan for a Blissful Winter Soak appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more