Steeped in history, Kyoto offers a serene escape perfect for solo travelers. The city’s tranquil temples, lush gardens, and traditional tea houses provide a serene backdrop for exploration.
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of cherry blossoms in spring, participate in a tea ceremony, or wander through the charming narrow streets of Gion—the historic Geisha district—to immerse yourself in Japanese culture.
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.
