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Visit the Holy Center; Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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Holy Center; Mecca, Saudi Arabia

It’s the most important religious site that you’ll never be allowed to visit, unless you’re Muslim.

With over 13 million people making the trip every year, Mecca is far and away Saudi Arabia’s most important site.  The birthplace of the Prophet Mohammed is also the spot where Islam was founded and developed.

Located to the east of Jeddah, the city is considered Islam’s holy center.  Whether or not you visit during the Hajj pilgrimage season, there will be many sites to see and many things to experience.Continue

Fresh Air in Hill Country; Kandy; Sri Lanka

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Kandy; Sri Lanka

Hike through the cloud forest, past tea plantations and waterfalls.  Breathe fresh mountain air as you put one foot in front of the other on the path of your choosing.  Enjoy your time in Sri Lanka’s scenic Hill Country.

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Located among a series of small towns in the southern end of central Sri Lanka, the Hill Country offers a laid back atmosphere for those who aren’t interested in the stresses of big city life.  Kandy, the capital of the region, can be used as a base point from which to start your activities.

Whether you’re interested in a strenuous pilgrimage, an easy stroll through the tea fields, or a day at the links, the Hill Country has you covered.Continue

Hill of Crosses; Siauliai, Lithuania

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Siauliai, Lithuania

You can see it from a considerable distance, but the closer you get the more awe-inspiring the sight becomes. Tens of thousands of crosses of every shape and size dominate the entire hill. There is nothing like it in the world, a collection of crosses that could make the Vatican envious.

It’s not just an altar to Jesus, it’s a monument to the endurance of the people of Lithuania and their freedom as well.Continue