There
comes a point in life when you might feel tired, lost or confused, and
just want a few days to yourself. Sure, you can spend a day or two on
the beach or in your favourite getaway. But sometimes, what you really
need is an enriching experience that allows you to go an inner journey
to find yourself. In one word – travel. Not only do you get to discover
new places, meet new people, and learn new things; but you also get to
discover new and old things about yourself while having rewarding and
life-altering experiences.
Check out this list of the 5 best soul searching destinations to help you get back on track!
Sri Lanka
Meditation
is said to be one of the best ways to help you clear your head, reflect
and search for answers. And booking flights to Sri Lanka guarantees
that you get do just that. Put things into perspective by visiting
calming spots like beaches and ashrams – maybe even enroll in one of the
acclaimed best Yoga retreats in the world. Or bathe yourself in
enlightenment by vistiting famous spiritual sites like Sigiriya (a 5th
century rock fortress), the Temple of the Sacred Tooth (the country’s
most valued Buddhist relic), the Dambulla Rock Caves (a cave temple
complex) and Polonnaruwa (home to ancient temples, tombs and statues).
Source: F. Ermert
New Zealand
Flights to New Zealand
may take up almost a whole day (or more); but this all becomes worth it
when you take in the breathtaking scenery and the artistic beauty of
the place. A visit to Mt. Aspiring National Park allows you to discover
the rocky landscapes, blue pools, mountain peaks, alpine meadows and
dense forests. Join guided hikes or jet-boat rides to explore more of
this enchanting park. Also, discover something new about yourself by
enrolling in local workshops like carving and harakeke (flax) weaving.
Source: Tomas Sobek
Indonesia
Remember
“Eat, Pray, Love”? Experience one-third of that refreshing experience
and get on one of those valued flights to Indonesia. Bali, in
particular, does not run short of meditation sites and yoga retreats. It
has a famed image of healing and calming energy so you definitely won’t
be alone in your soul searching journey – solace in numbers. Challenge
yourself to a complete spiritual and physical package by exploring the
rice terraces at Tegallalang, the botanical gardens at Bedugul, the
temples at Pura Taman Saraswati, and the peaks of Gunung Batur and
Gunung Agung.
Source: Thomas Depenbusch
Tibet
Have
you ever imagined what it would feel and look like if heaven and earth
meet? Make it a reality when you get yourself one of numerous flights to
Tibet. A lot have attested to how a trek to Mt. Kailash is
life-changing as you immerse in Buddhist traditions – from treks through
high plateaus and remote villages, stops at meditation caves and
monasteries, and random meet-ups with nomads and monks along the way to
the peak. Visiting the holy city of Lhasa is also another option as you
go on a spiritual soul search by visiting Jokhang Temple (most sacred
Tibetan Buddhist site) and Potala Palace (former residence of the Dalai
Lama).
Source: Nicolai Bangsgaard
Spain
Pilgrimages
not only allow you a chance to go on an inner journey and know yourself
more, but it also gives you a reprieve from daily life and a chance to
discover a deeper sense of spirituality. The Spain experience gives you
the opportunity to get on one of the oldest and most traversed
pilgrimage routes – the Camino or the Way of St. James. This network of
trails has been around for thousands of years and leads to the tomb of
St. James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Even experiencing
just a small section of the 500-mile trail route already takes you to
scenic farmlands and villages, peaceful monasteries and glorious
cathedrals. Keep in mind that this route is also speculated to sit right
under the Milky Way which makes it more mystical than ever.
Source: Gabriel Gonzalez
Have you been enlightened on which destination can get you to rediscover yourself? Did any of the destinations call out to you?
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