Surprising Little Siena

When it came time to leave our amazing Tuscan farmhouse behind we struggled to make a decision of where to head next. With so many great options throughout the Tuscan countryside, we were limited in our selection due to being stuck to popular bus routes and needing to be in Venice in a few days. We opted for Siena, a medium size town often compared to Florence but a fraction of the size known for its Gothic streets and Tuscan charm.

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Photo Essay – 10 Spiritual Places in Asia

Asia as a destination offers a kaleidoscope of religions and belief systems for the traveler to experience. There is certainly no shortage of spiritual places usually alive and buzzing with the faithful who arrive in droves to worship. Often some of our best experiences were simply wondering around these unique and inspiring places getting a glimpse into a belief system completely alien from our own sometimes joined by a knowledgeable local who would explain their faith.

The sheer amount of temples, mosques,pagoda’s and shrines throughout the continent is mind blowing but this post highlights the top 10 that we wont soon forget.

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