As we just started the Holy month of Ramadan in my country Egypt. When Muslims around the world abstain from eating and drinking from the dusk to the dawn. Ramadan is a great opportunity for those who observe it to get more inward, contemplate their own spirituality; its limits, level of tolerance and acceptance of the Other. Although I strongly adhere and practice one of the 3 monotheist religions, traveling has totally change my perspective on faith and beliefs. Believing in one religion doesn't mean you have to limit yourself to it and not learning and open up to the others. Whichever country I visited, I was equally finding peace in a church, a synagogue or a temple. My faith is Muslim, my heart is Jewish, my soul is Christian and my thoughts are Buddhist. Here are some religious places I visited that helped me finding peace during my travels. |
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I always start my visit to any city by heading to its old town. This is where it all began. This is the heart, the soul and the identity of the city. As I wander between the small alleys and the ruins of a glorious past, I can only see smiling faces of happy tourists taking endless photos in front of this monument, this building or this square. But all that comes to my mind is, were these places as joyful as we see them today? How many Kings and Emperors have passed by here? How many fights have took place just underneath my feet?
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Hi, I'm IngyI am a part time traveler from Egypt, and I travel mainly to collect Hats :) I have visited more than 30 countries and around 50 different cities. I am sharing interesting cultural stories, photos, travel tips and itineraries of places I visited that could help you plan your next trip.
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