“Like a little meditation?” I venture. “Exactly,” he replies, emphatically, validating our shared moment of mindfulness.

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Restoration work at the site of a "key" ancient Egyptian temple is revealing long-hidden colorful details in its decorations. The Temple of Esna, located on the west bank of the Nile over 30 miles ...

As in other countries, in Japan, bicycles follow many ... This is where you’ll find Kiyomizu-dera, one of Kyoto’s most symbolic temples that is well known to tourists. Many of the slopes near this ...