The Scottish Highlands are captivating year-round, but in the fall, they take on a mystical charm that is hard to resist. The rolling hills and rugged landscapes become a canvas of fiery colors as the heather and bracken turn shades of russet and purple.
Take a scenic drive along the North Coast 500, stopping at Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and Glencoe, and soak in the tranquility of the Highlands. Don’t forget to warm up with a dram of Scotch whisky by a crackling fireplace at one of the cozy Highland lodges.
If spirituality entices you along with meditative chants and riveting discussions with monks and nuns fascinate you, monasteries are your peaceful retreats. Housing monks and nuns, monasteries are a place to live in seclusion where the inhabitants explore faith. An array of religions has monasteries, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, where the people who chose this path believe in living humbly. The Greek root meaning of the term “monastery” itself signifies living alone. Not everyone can adopt such a lifestyle, albeit experiencing it for a while can bestow peace to the soul. This is a guide to remote monasteries on earth.