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The Most Holy and Religious Travel Destinations Around the World

There are many reasons to travel the world. For some, it is the thrill of exploring new locales, learning about foreign cultures, sampling exotic cuisine, or any number of other attractions. For others, however, the reason to travel is of a religious significance. Pilgrimages and educational trips to the holiest locations in the world are common in many faiths, and these are just a few of the holiest travel destinations in the world. The Saudi Arabian city of Mecca, revered in Islamic belief as the birthplace of the prophet Muhammad is widely considered the holiest place in the world for Muslim believers and a place to which they must make a pilgrimage during their lifetimes. In many ways the center of the Islamic faith, where millions of Muslims make their pilgrimage and many decide to stay for life, Mecca has grown over the years into an extremely diverse city where Muslims from all walks of life come together in the name of faith. Vatican City  For many Christians, and...

Top 5 Fun and Free Things to Do in Rome

There's no doubt that travelers on a tight budget can often feel like they're missing out the fun and entertainment that a major city has to offer. But when you visit Rome you'll discover that there are all kinds of freebies just waiting for you to find. Here are a few activities and attractions that won't cost you a dime. by  jimmyharris St. Peter's Basilica. This, the largest Roman Catholic building in the world, is an architectural delight that will take your breath away. Although you will likely want to check out other famous buildings like the Colosseum and the Pantheon, you shouldn't hesitate to put this freebie on your list of must-see sights while in Rome. You can wander the main floor for free (although they charge to take you up to the dome). And that includes attractions like Michaelangelo's 'Pieta' and the statue of St. Peter (rub his foot for good luck). Best of all, you can join a free tour every day of the week (except Sunday)...

The Best Places to Travel for Home Design Inspiration

When people travel to foreign locales they tend to come home with a lot more than a camera full of pics and a suitcase festooned with bedbugs. Many world travelers pick up pieces of their destinations and bring them home. For some people this could mean adopting a new style of dress or picking up trinkets from the local bazaar, while others will try their hand at learning the language or cooking traditional recipes when they return home. But one thing you may not notice is that visiting another country and culture has shifted your design sensibilities. So if you're looking for worldly inspiration before you start your home renovation, here are a few locales you may want to add to your travel list. 1. Rome, Italy. When it comes to stately architecture, you can't do much better than a visit to Rome to check out the Coliseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and Saint Peter's Basilica, just to name a few famous buildings. If you're looking for something stately a...

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