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Returning to El Mirador: Amazing Maya Ruin Still Buried in Guatemala’s Jungle
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It seems like only yesterday I was taking this same trip, riding in a 6 person helicopter for an hour over the farms and treetops, finally arriving at El Mirador, a remote Maya ruin buried in Guatemala’s Petén region. But nearly 8 years had passed. I still felt the same…
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Introducing the Aufguss: A Traditional Purification Ritual Catching on Worldwide
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Sweating naked amid a roomful of strangers is not everyone’s cup of tea, but this curious custom is gaining popularity for its purification and calming, and I was lucky enough to experience several while staying at the Adler Spa Resort DOLOMITI and their sister location in Sicily, the Adler Spa…
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Mystical Miyajima’s Torii: Tips for Visiting The Floating Shrine Gate
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Few sights are as iconic of Japan as the famous “Floating” shrine gate (known as torii) of Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine, 厳島神社). There’s just something unimaginably perfect about the color, the water, the serenity, and the symbolism. For many visitors to Japan it’s a must-see, but keep these following tips in…
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Spectacular Stay at the Adler Spa Resort DOLOMITI
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When one spends as many nights in hotels as I do, it’s rare to stay in a place that has every last detail done right, even better when that stay is in a UNESCO-listed area where breathtaking views are visible from every window (even from the plane!). The Adler Spa…