Tag: religious tourism
Demir Baba Teke – a holy place in Bulgaria for 3,000 years
The challenge: Discover one of the most sacred spots in Bulgaria where people of all religions are welcome, although the site itself is an Alevi shrin
Going to the Hajj in Mecca – regardless of your religion
Millions of Muslim pilgrims head to the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia every year to perform a series of rituals called Hajj. Every Muslim is required
Four pilgrimage routes to walk or bike with purpose
Today many of the traditional pilgrimage routes have turned into a tourist business rather than a matter of religion. But times change and if you feel
The Buddhist stupa near Sofia – a rare find in an Orthodox Christian country
In a mainly Orthodox Christian country like Bulgaria, the building of a Buddhist stupa is a big event. Some visit the stupa near the capital Sofia as
Visiting Costa Rica during Semana Santa
Costa Rica is a popular destination. Offering everything a traveler could want from stretches of tropical beaches and bustling metropolitan cities, to
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