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Pilgrimage history
The going of believers to holy places for worship has been known since ancient times. The centers of pilgrimage in ancient times were the temples of Amun in Egyptian Thebes, Osiris in Abydos, Apollo in Delphi, etc. For Christians, the pilgrimage began in the 4th century. to Palestine, where the divine deeds of the Savior took place.
Each pilgrim receives many impressions of the wonderful signs and unusual coincidences that occurred to him during the pilgrimage. However, St. Gregory of Nyssa condemns the excessive enthusiasm for pilgrimage, believing that pilgrims often travel out of idle curiosity, fall into indecent stories and temptations. Many Orthodox believe that in any church you can partake of the Body and Blood of Christ (the Highest Shrine itself), and it is better to give out the money collected for the pilgrimage to the poor. Continue reading
Safari in Africa
A safari is an opportunity to watch wild animals in natural conditions. The word “safari” in Swahili means “travel, trip.” Previously, “riding a safari” meant hunting, but hunting is now prohibited in Kenya, so safari today is a short trip (2-5 days) through the wild, through national parks, where you can fully enjoy the beauties of nature and see exotic animals .
In the homeland of a safari in Kenya, they usually take place like trips on SUVs or small buses in national parks. Since such trips last more than one day, tourists stop for the night in different lodges and campsites. In one day, you can make several trips on a safari. Some parks have terraces to watch the nightlife of animals. Only in the limited territories of nature reserves are tourists allowed to walk in special areas, accompanied by guides. Continue reading
Luxury Cruises in Europe
Those planning a luxury vacation in Europe should pay attention to the Royal Caribbean Cruises cruise line. This company provides vacationers with apartments of the highest level. The provided comfortable vessels meet the highest requirements. They are expertly decorated and extremely attractive in appearance, which makes this cruise line very popular.
For travelers, Royal Caribbean has long been associated with a great vacation. No matter what your destination is. You can very well expect that this line will give you what you are looking for. On these ships you will be offered a wide variety of cabins.
And when planning a cruise, you can book exactly the type of cabin that you need. So, if you are traveling in a couple, there are cozy and comfortable cabins that your loved one will also like. Those traveling with their family will also discover a huge selection of cabins and apartments on board. If you wish, you can book spacious rooms. Continue reading
