Asia
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Discovering Hanoi – a Great Surprise
More Details: Discovering Hanoi – a Great SurpriseI visited Hanoi last November as part of a larger itinerary in northern Vietnam. The itinerary included hikes in the countryside, and visits to national parks, waterfalls, iconic Ha Long Bay, and other historical and cultural sites. This focused exploring of northern Vietnam provided a broader set of experiences beyond the more common focus on…
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Exploring Capernaum’s holy sites in a Holy Land pilgrimage
More Details: Exploring Capernaum’s holy sites in a Holy Land pilgrimageTen miles north of the town of Tiberias along the Sea of Galilee is the town of Capernaum. Capernaum is sort of the northwest quadrant of the lake/sea. All around Capernaum are important religious and historical sites that merit a couple of days to visit. Exploring Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee is a key…
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A Special Church in Tiberias: St. Peter’s Catholic Church
More Details: A Special Church in Tiberias: St. Peter’s Catholic ChurchSt. Peter holds a special place in the Catholic Church as the chosen apostle to lead Christ’s church. The main church in Christendom, St. Peter’s Basilica, is understandably named after him. So it is no surprise that, during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, one would run into a few churches also named after him!…