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Monday Moment of Zen at Yosemite

Lindsay Clark — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:00:46 +0000

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Let the Monday ulcers and wrinkles disintegrate like the clouds over a sunny Yosemite.

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Continuing with the new MatTV trend of Monday peace and harmony, take a second to enjoy this week’s moment of zen. Time lapse nature over a majestic landscape; I guarantee this vista is better than your cubicle view of two squirrels wrestling on a trash can. Let harsh realities fade, and enjoy a moment in one of California’s top notch environments, Yosemite National Park.

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Henry Jun Wah Lee

Monday Moment of Zen

josh — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:07:56 +0000

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Start your week with a few moments of meditative relaxation.

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What is more relaxing than the sound of flowing water? Water is perhaps the pervasive, powerful and peaceful element on Earth. Water sustains our life, gives our canvas inspiration and fills our days with adventure. What is your favorite way to enjoy water? Dipping your toes in the surf? Scuba diving the depths?

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dhuting

Wildlife and Worship in Uganda

Lindsay Clark — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:30:15 +0000

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Josh Leo wraps up his Uganda trip with a visit to Murchison Falls National Park and a lively church service in Kampala.

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Avid video blogger, Josh Leo, ensures we at home can experience the landscape and beauty of Uganda, often called the “Pearl of Africa.” Heading north to Murchison Falls National Park, he captures yawning crocs and charging elephants from his perch atop safari jeeps or Nile-cruising boats. He even catches a glimpse of local culture at a church service, where he’s no slouch on the dance floor.

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Josh Leo

Holi Festival of Colors ~ Utah

josh — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:58:46 +0000

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Celebrate the beginning of Spring in Spanish Fork, Utah with the Holi Festival of Colors.

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Holi is one of the biggest festivals in the world and is on every savvy travelers checklist. Head over to Brave New Traveler to scope some extremely colorful photos of the Holi festival.

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halfthrottle

Procession of the “Sant Enterrament”~ Tarragona, Spain

josh — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:09:41 +0000

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A colorful and solemn procession of religious expression.

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Is spirituality an important aspect of your travels? Brave New Traveler offers many thought provoking articles for the spiritual traveler.
Discuss meditation with Christine Garvin in BNT’s Why You’ll Never Find The Perfect Time To Meditate and 20 Basic, Fun, Sexy Resources For Beginning Meditators.
Get a crash course in Buddhism with Keenue Reeves and Richard Gere in Discovering Buddhism: 13 Part Series Teaches You The Noble Path.

Video created by Traves Films

U.S. Muslim Journeys to Mecca for Hajj 2009

josh — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:57:09 +0000

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CNN’s Isha Sesay talks to a converted U.S. Muslim who is participating in the Hajj.

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You don’t have to be religiously devout to take a pilgrimage. If you are thinking of packing your bags for a spiritual journey, read Greg Roach Wants You To Make A Spiritual Pilgrimage first. Another good resource is Matador users, who have also blogged about their pilgrimages. If you can’t leave for your pilgrimage today, you can at least enjoy BNT’s sacred mountain photo essay then head to trips to read Exploring the World’s Most Sacred Mountains.

Oh My God: Trailer

juli — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:33:43 +0000

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“There is just enough religion on the world to make people hate each other, but not enough to make people love each other.”

For three years, filmmaker Peter Rodger travels across 23 countries asking people, “What is God?” Featuring celebrities, children, fanatics, religious leaders, and the common man, his film concentrates on what God means to individuals rather than institutions. Ultimately, Rodger wants to know, “Did Man create God, or did God create Man?”

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Continue the discussion with additional thought-provoking questions posed by BNT Editor Ian MacKenzie for spiritual seekers. Read about the ten most common questions an ordained minister gets asked by his in-flight fellow passengers. Check out this short video showing the relationship between God and human logic or follow one traveler’s experiences relating personal spirituality with local faith.