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Catch a mountain trout on a frozen South Korean river, witness a fiery pelting of devotees in Taiwan or find your cold-weather bliss in a Japanese snow maze.
Category: Pilgrimages
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Behind the Story: How a Writer Prepared for a 40,000-Mile Trip
The New York Times – Travel:
The dozens of books that T writer Aatish Taseer read before his journey through Bolivia, Mongolia and Iraq, and what he learned from each pilgrimage.
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The Enduring, Transformational Power of Pilgrimage
The New York Times – Travel:
The writer Aatish Taseer embarked on a journey through Bolivia, Mongolia and Iraq. What he learned was less a life-altering revelation and more a lesson in curiosity itself.
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Sanliurfa, Turkey, Resounds With Music, Food, Cultue and History
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The city in southeastern Turkey resounds with music, food and culture — and echoes with more than 11,000 years of human history.
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In Istanbul, Tombs of Religious Figures Still Draw Pilgrims
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Turkey’s largest city is dotted with the tombs of religious figures, where pilgrims seek divine intervention. “When you ask for something from God, those who are beloved by God can be a go-between.”
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How the Travel Desk Chose 17 Walks Around the World
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For a new Travel package, 13 writers took scenic, personal, inventive and multicultural strolls, often getting advice from locals along the way.
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88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage
The New York Times – Travel:
A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity.
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Flamenco and Fervor: Inside Spain’s El Rocío Pilgrimage
The New York Times – Travel:
The annual spectacle, featuring fanciful caravans and riders on horseback, and is arguably the most potent visual representation of Andalusian culture.
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On Strawberry Fanta and Other Treats Imbued With Divine Status
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Whether because of religion, fad dieting or Instagram, humans have long made food offerings in the hope of connecting with the sublime.