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Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute, Nepal

Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute, Nepal
by Sonia Doreen on August 26, 2009 in Asia & Pacific

A few important pictures caught on camera during a visit to Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute in Pokhara, Nepal.

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The Monastery Built on a Volcanic Plug

The Monastery Built on a Volcanic Plug
by R J Evans on May 3, 2009 in Asia & Pacific

Yes, that’s right. A volcanic plug. Take a look at this amazing place in Burma.

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India Through the Eyes of an Indian One

India Through the Eyes of an Indian One
by manya on April 8, 2009 in India

Since time immemorial India has fascinated people across the world. It is a land of diversity, cultural depth, myriad arts, colors and life in striking contrasts.

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10 Things You Should Know Before Traveling in Romania

10 Things You Should Know Before Traveling in Romania
by Alina Beck on February 8, 2009 in Romania

Romania is a beautiful if challenging country, and well worth making the effort to visit. Here are ten things you should know before you go.

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St. Gall: Town of Embroidery

St. Gall: Town of Embroidery
by Lucas Dié on November 22, 2008 in Switzerland

St. Gall is linked today with high quality embroideries used for haute couture. But it is also a beautiful town with a long history and a picturesque city centre. At its centre stands the magnificent monastery of St. Gall with its cathedral and library.

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A Photographic Tour Through the Beautiful Ancient City of Petra, Jordan – Part Two

A Photographic Tour Through the Beautiful Ancient City of Petra, Jordan – Part Two
by Gary Wallace on October 14, 2008 in Jordan

We finish our journey through the ancient city of Petra in Jordan by visiting more of the valley and climbing the mountains. The beautiful sights are both natural and man-made, including an impressive mountaintop facade.

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Sapanta Village

Sapanta Village
by mihnea on September 16, 2008 in Romania

This is a document about the Village Sapanta and it’s monuments.

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Five Unique Monastery Vacations

Five Unique Monastery Vacations
by desertsister on May 22, 2008 in Budget Travel

Very different and interesting article about vacationing at a monastery for 1/3 or less the price of a hotel. They are all over the USA.

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Hong Kong in April

Hong Kong in April
by scriobhnoir on June 20, 2007 in Hong Kong

A descriptive passage about ten days spent in Hong Kong.

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