The Rooftop at The Standard in downtown Los Angeles might be a place only West Coasters know about, but its cool factor deserves worldwide recognition.
Known as somewhat of a party spot, the hotel features a heated rooftop swimming pool where bottle service is flowing and a live DJ sometimes spins tracks.
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.
