One of the must-try experiences is “Shukubo”, meaning that you can stay at a temple and get a chance to experience a full day of living in a temple in the traditional lifestyle of the Buddhist monks. There are about 110 temples in the Koyasan area, and about 50 of these offer thei...
The guides, some of whom were barefoot, were happy to flick the blood-suckers off us when we screamed, though they couldn’t care less about themselves. Still, the experience was a bit overwhelming for us “city” folk. And we were thankful when we returned back to the cocoon of our ...
Many believe that this bone-chilling castle, with its secret passages and medieval torture instruments, is home to evil spirits. Myths abound that Dracula, the most infamous vampire, used the castle as his lair to feed on the blood of the innocent. Some say that the castle is haunted by t...
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“Few places have as many professional theater companies as Minneapolis, which is why this is a great activity for many,” explains Aaron Giaco ofGay Travel. “Some of the top theaters in the city are the Guthrie, Theater Latte Da, The Mixed Blood Theater, and the Children’s Theater. ...
to give up her crown. •The AIDS virus is discovered. •On January 28, Michael Jackson’s hair caught fire during the shooting of Pepsi commercial. •The first infomercials appear on TV due to de-regulation by the FCC. A quiet afternoon in the Alameda. ...
“Gold spring” and the other “Silver spring”. The water of the Gold spring is rich in iron and salt, which helps to warm up your body and keep your skin moisturised. The water of the Silver spring contains carbon dioxide, which helps expand your blood vessels and improve blood ...
“Gold spring” and the other “Silver spring”. The water of the Gold spring is rich in iron and salt, which helps to warm up your body and keep your skin moisturised. The water of the Silver spring contains carbon dioxide, which helps expand your blood vessels and improve blood ...
“Gold spring” and the other “Silver spring”. The water of the Gold spring is rich in iron and salt, which helps to warm up your body and keep your skin moisturised. The water of the Silver spring contains carbon dioxide, which helps expand your blood vessels and improve blood ...