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Spain

The Way of St. James: El Camino de Santiago

A pilgrimage on this path can last for days, weeks or months as you trek toward Santiago de Compostela.

Korea Templestay

Templestays: Korea’s Buddhist Retreat Centers

Who says you shouldn’t wake up at 3 a.m. for meditation and tea-making, even on vacation? Not these monks.

Albania

Albania at Last: Exploring the Adriatic Coast

It took more than 30 years to get there, but Albania’s friendly people and archaeological sites made it a country worth visiting.

Bath, England

A Leisurely Bath: England’s Spa City

Once a destination for royalty, Bath’s mineral springs continue to draw visitors to the England of old, romantic novels.

Travel Tales

Go World Travel Readers Travel Stories

From meeting a new friend at a youth hostel in Interlaken, Switzerland, to eating mystery meat in a Ninjing, China restaurant, Go World Travel readers share their adventures.

Train Travel in Oz

Australia by Train

Travel coast to coast on Australia’s railway, embracing the emptiness of this massive continent.

Castles, Jails and Other Offbeat Sleeps

Castles, Jails and Other Offbeat Sleeps

Looking for a unique — and affordable — place to stay? Try an Irish castle, a jail or even a lighthouse.

The author with her daughter, Laurien, in the convent gardens.

Cheap Stays in Italy: Convents and Monastaries

Convents and monasteries abound in Italy, and they’re an affordable place to stay.