Spirit Quest: A Reluctant Pilgrim's Progress

A Visit to Bali’s Pura Uluwatu Temple

travelin_G — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:31:39 +0000

I’ve lead many spiritual trips to Bali over the years – from our “Eat, Pray, Love” trip to the Sacred Mandla Pilgrimage that circles the island in a spiritual tour of the same...

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The Mysterious Coral Castle in Florida

travelin_G — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:31:34 +0000

Here's a video podcast about the "8th Wonder of the World" Edward Leedskalnin's mysterious "Coral Castle." Continue reading The Mysterious Coral Castle in Florida

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Mystical Bali – Presentation: Savvy Traveler in Edmonds, WA – February 18, 2012

travelin_G — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:56:23 +0000

I hope all my friends in the Seattle Area can join me on Saturday, February 18th for “Mystical Bali.” By now millions of people have been introduced to the island of Bali through Liz...

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Baptized in Bali: Lost, found, purified, reborn .

travelin_G — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:38:08 +0000

I have the hiccups. To be specific, I’ve hiccupped pretty much non-stop for the last 24 hours. The taxi driver is freaking out a little. Not bad, and not about my hiccups, but the anxiety level is...

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Trailer for “The Way”

travelin_G — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:19:58 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video. Martin Sheen, plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son, killed in the Pyrenees in a...

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The Living Bridges of Cherrapunji in Meghalya India

travelin_G — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:03:12 +0000

A bridge in Meghalaya constructed by the living roots of Fig Trees. Continue reading The Living Bridges of Cherrapunji in Meghalya India

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9/11/2001: Lessons from Across the Atlantic

travelin_G — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:55:43 +0000

I'm an American and I was in London on 9/11. I was scheduled to fly home the morning of 9/12 and I ended up stuck in London for 8 days. It was one of the most moving and remarkable times of my life....

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Père Lachaise Cemetery – Paris

travelin_G — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:21:18 +0000

I recently spent some time in the presence of Max, the Crystal skull. The skull, as a symbol, has many meanings, but Max, who is a remarkable artifact (and a distinctly palpable presence) brought to...

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Sunday in the Valley of Salts

travelin_G — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:58:17 +0000

My screeching alarm clock coincides perfectly with the call to prayer from a nearby mosque. It’s before dawn and I’m both disoriented and angry. Where am I again? Oh yeah. Cairo. Why am I awake so...

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Mysteries of Egypt – Presentation: Savvy Traveler in Edmonds, WA – February 19, 2011, 10-11 am

travelin_G — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:15:08 +0000

February 19, 2011, 10-11 am. We’ve all been riveted by the recent events unfolding in Egypt. For those who know Egypt, it’s no surprise that the country is at the epicenter of a wave of...

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Spirit of the East – Presentation: Savvy Traveler in Edmonds, WA – February 19, 2011, 1-2 pm

travelin_G — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:00:33 +0000

February 19, 2011, 1-2 pm. The West has long been fascinated by the great cultures and spiritual traditions of the East. Names like India, Bali, China, Bhutan strike a hammer blow to the bell of...

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Sacred Sites Around the World – Theosophical Society, Seattle- December 19th, 2010

travelin_G — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:07:27 +0000

This intriguing lecture will include sites in Bali, England, France, Eastern Europe, Hawaii, America, Egypt, the Sinai and the Holy Land. Topics will include geomancy and earth energies, sacred...

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Mystical Bali – Presentation: Savvy Traveler in Edmonds, WA – July 31, 2010

travelin_G — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:41:36 +0000

I hope all my friends in the Seattle Area can join me on July 31st for “Mystical Bali.” By now millions of people have been introduced to the island of Bali through Liz Gilbert’s...

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Read a virtual copy of Jung’s “Red Book”

travelin_G — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:57:20 +0000

Open publication – Free publishing – More carl jung

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El Nur: Capturing the Light of Foreign Lands – Presentation: Mystic Journeys, Venice- July 15th, 2010

travelin_G — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:12:08 +0000

Join me on Thursday July 15th, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, at Mystic Journeys Bookstore in Venice for a talk on travel photography called “Capturing the light of foreign lands.” Mystic...

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The Secret Alchemy of Travel – Presentation: Mystic Journeys, Venice- May 6th, 2010

travelin_G — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:01:24 +0000

Join me on Thursday May 6th, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, at Mystic Journeys Bookstore in Venice for a talk on travel and spirituality called “The Secret Alchemy of Travel.” Mystic Journeys...

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3D model of the Sphinx

travelin_G — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:31:14 +0000

This is a nice 3d rendition of the Sphinx, and really gives you a good sense of how out of proportion the head is relative to the body. When you see it in person you’re also struck by how much...

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Mysteries of Giza – Presentation: Mystic Journeys, Venice- April 22nd, 2010

travelin_G — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:51:28 +0000

This detailed presentation will offer an in-depth examination of the many facts, mysteries and anomalies surrounding the Great Pyramid and other structures on Egypt's Giza plateau. From the startling...

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The Pyramids at Giza circa 1920′s

travelin_G — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:33:54 +0000

A silent black & white film of the pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, Egypt from award-winning amateur filmmaker John V. Hansen’s travel footage, c. 1926-1930. The Pyramids at Giza are a UNESCO...

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Excerpts from my new book: The Modern Day Alchemist

travelin_G — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:33:08 +0000

The Modern Day Alchemist I’m in very good company in the pages of the new book “Modern Day Alchemist.” My fellow contributers include Nicki Scully, John Anthony West, Christian...

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A Visit to Cairo’s City of the Dead

travelin_G — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:58 +0000

Cairo's infamous "City of the Dead" is a centuries old cemetery that has become home to as many as 5 million Egyptians during the last decades. The buildings in the cemetery are like full-blown...

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The Secret Alchemy of Travel

travelin_G — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:44:14 +0000

Join me on Sunday November 8th, from 4pm to 5:30pm, at the Theosophical Society of Seattle for a new talk on travel and spirituality called “The Secret Alchemy of Travel.” Theosophical...

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El Nur: Capturing the Light of Foreign Lands

travelin_G — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:13:48 +0000

A&I Photography Hollywood 933 N Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 856-5280 A&I Photography Website Few things are as alluring, or seem as glamorous, as travel photography. From lush...

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HD Video: Wedding Celebration, Egyptian Village near Kom Ombo

travelin_G — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:05:41 +0000

On our last trip we docked near a small village in upper Egypt and went into the town (this is one of the advantages to sailing on a private dahabeya) where we ran across a wedding celebration. The...

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Video: The Afandina

travelin_G — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:03:29 +0000

Here's a 7 minute promo video about our private luxury Nile cruise-ship "The Afandina." Spirit Quest Tours' next three trips will feature this incredible experience. Enjoy! Continue reading Video:...

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A new interview in “Circles of Light”

travelin_G — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:44:32 +0000

There’s a very nice interview with me about all aspects of spiritual travel in Circles of Light. Take a look: http://www.circlesoflight.com/blog/spirit-quest-tours/

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World’s Greatest Ancient Empires: China and Egypt – Presentation: Savvy Traveler in Edmonds, WA – July 25, 2009

travelin_G — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:59:28 +0000

The World’s Greatest Ancient Empires: China and Egypt Saturday July 25th 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Savvy Traveler 112 5th Ave. S. Edmonds, WA 98020 1-877-225-1994 Savvy Traveler Web...

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Zahi Hawass Inside the Mysterious Tunnel in the Tomb of Seti I

travelin_G — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:42:18 +0000

I’ve had the great fortune of visiting this remarkable tomb several times. It’s normally closed and off limits, but I’ve been lucky enough to take groups inside it. Here’s an...

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Paulo Coelho’s Statutes For Life

travelin_G — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:09:16 +0000

Here’s another great little treasure from the immensely talented Paulo Coelho, that he’s made freely available to everyone. It’s called “Statutes for Life.” Enjoy!

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Paulo Coelho’s Manual for Climbing Mountains

travelin_G — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:44:40 +0000

Here’s a wonderful short gem from Paulo Coelho – that in his typical generous manner he’s made freely available to all. It’s called “The Manual for Climbing...

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Abwoon D’Bashmaya – The Lords Prayer in Aramaic

travelin_G — Mon, 18 May 2009 01:36:10 +0000

This has long been one of my favorite sacred texts. Not only the pure sound of the Aramaic language, but the meaning of it as well. I grew up with a very different version in my head (as many of us...

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Eat, Pray, Puke? How To Be Healthy, Not Hurling, While Overseas

travelin_G — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:53:51 +0000

Here’s a terrific article on travel wellness by Spirit Quest Tours alumnus, and veteran world traveler, our dear friend Amy Mosher. Enjoy! Are you wondering how to avoid digestive upset...

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RockOm interview with David Newman on Sacred Sound

travelin_G — Sun, 03 May 2009 00:35:44 +0000

“Historically, sound has been used as a means of spiritual awakening and to utilize the vibrations to resonate certain deep inner places and states within the seeker in a way that typical...

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Spirit Quest-ions: where is the one place you want to visit?

travelin_G — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:18:50 +0000

Where is the ONE place on the planet you would choose to go before your died? If you could only pick one place to visit - where is that, and why? It's kind of a "desert island" question. I know - it...

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HD Video from Spirit Quest: The Alley of the Tent Makers

travelin_G — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:52:51 +0000

An unedited clip shot at a friend’s stall in the “Alley of the Tentmakers.” This is truly authentic Egypt – not a place that tourists visit (though we take all of our...

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A remarkable encounter in Heathrow: The Essence of Forgiveness

travelin_G — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:49:26 +0000

Easter is not complete without loving the one who made it possible—Judas. Forgiveness becomes possible when we transcend appearances and realize that those people who represent the Judases in our...

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AMAZING period footage from Egypt, 1932.

travelin_G — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:09:12 +0000

Here’s an awesome piece of video – it’s period footage from Egypt circa 1932. For those of you that know Cairo, this footage show a SHOCKINGLY clean city. Since the brits were in...

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Images from Wadi Natron, Egypt

travelin_G — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:47:42 +0000

Wadi Natron is the center of Coptic Monasticism in Egypt and one of, if not the, earliest homes to Christianity. The name means "Valley of Natron" or "Valley of the minerals." Natron...

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An interview with Paul Coelho: Author of “The Alchemist”

travelin_G — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:55:56 +0000

There’s a wonderful new interview with Paul Coelho that’s just been published in The Guardian. Do you really believe in angels? Yes. Have you seen one? No, I never saw an angel,...

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Video: A.J. Jacobs on his year of living biblically

travelin_G — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:47:38 +0000

About this talk Speaking at the most recent EG conference, author, philosopher, prankster and journalist A.J. Jacobs talks about the year he spent living biblically — following the rules in...

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Video: Robert Thurman on becoming the Buddha

travelin_G — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:12:28 +0000

Here’s a wonderful TED talk video from Robert Thurman. I had dinner with Bob (some years ago, now) – he had steak, wine, brandy & cigars. I remember we discussed the point at which an...

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Video: Karen Armstrong’s charter for compassion

travelin_G — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:27:05 +0000

About this talk People want to be religious, says scholar Karen Armstrong; we should act to help make religion a force for harmony. She asks the TED community to help her build a Charter for...

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Headed to New York in April

travelin_G — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:02:31 +0000

I’m headed to New York the week before Easter so that my daughter, Leslie, can check out the conservatory she just got accpted to (yes, I am proud poppa): The New York Conservatory for the...

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Lessons from the Road: Hipless in Seattle

travelin_G — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:36:41 +0000

What is the appropriate behavior for a man or a woman in the midst of this world, where each person is clinging to his piece of debris? What’s the proper salutation between people as they pass each...

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HD Video from Spirit Quest: Besakih Temple, Bali Indonesia

travelin_G — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:24:00 +0000

Here's a brief handheld POV clip, shot with a pretty crappy camera, of worshipers streaming into (and out of) Besakih Temple on the slopes of Mt. Agung, in Bali Indonesia. Continue reading HD Video...

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Balinese Temples: Besakih – The Mother

travelin_G — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:30:42 +0000

This is the first entry in a periodic series about the temples of the “Sacred Balinese Mandala.” Today we begin with the center, the heart, the most revered of all nine temples: Besakih....

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Video: The Sword of God

travelin_G — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:22:38 +0000

I don’t know much more about this than that it’s from a 30 episode Arabic language TV series. It look pretty good – in a slightly Cecile B. DeMille way. Anyway, the visuals are...

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Video: Interview with Ann Daniels of the Catlin Arctic Survey

travelin_G — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:17:14 +0000

Wow. Now this is an amazing story. Talk about travel with a higher purpose: these three people are traveling more than 600 miles over three months, in the most extreme and dangerous condition you can...

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HD Spirit Quest Video: Coptic Liturgy at the Cathedral of Deir Anba Bishoy

travelin_G — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:56:09 +0000

HD video from the Cathedral of Deir Anba Bishoy in Wadi Natrun. A Coptic priest performs a portion of the liturgy during preparations for the communion service. This was part of the...

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Sacred Sites Throughout the World – Presentation: Distant Lands in Pasadena, CA – March 9, 2009

travelin_G — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:24:05 +0000

The Age of Aquarius Begins

travelin_G — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:43:28 +0000

Remember that trippy new-age song from the show "Hair" about the dawning of the age of Aquarius? Well, turns out it didn't just rhyme. We are moving into the beginning of that Zodiacal age, and this...

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John Cleese Taking the Piss out of Tour Guides

travelin_G — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:57:19 +0000

Here's a video podcast of the inimitable Mr. Cleese making fun of standard issue tour guides. Continue reading John Cleese Taking the Piss out of Tour Guides

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The Balinese Sacred Mandala Pilgrimage

travelin_G — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:26:23 +0000

There are 9 “directional” temples that cover Bali. These temples are each dedicated to a different deity from the Balinese Hindu Pantheon. In addition each temple (and direction) is...

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A Trip to Egypt: The Spirit of Moses

travelin_G — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:55:53 +0000

I’m just about to leave for Egypt: Spirit Quest is leading “The Spirit of Moses” for two weeks. Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Karnak, Dendarah, Abydos, Edfu,...

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RaveHenge

travelin_G — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:36:19 +0000

Here's an article that talks about some of the unusual acoustical properties discovered at Stonehenge. Those of you have ever been to an Egyptian temple or a European cathedral will find this...

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Happenstance, Coincidence and the Divine Mind

travelin_G — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:31:44 +0000

I’ve been recently reminded again of the great genius that is constantly at work behind the everyday events that seem, at first blush, to be accidental. I’ve just returned from leading a...

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Now THIS guy is on a Spirit Quest!

travelin_G — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:03:43 +0000

I expect that by now many of you have seen the “Where the Hell is Matt” video – but it’s worth spreading the meme further. It’s terrific – Matt both lives in...

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A trip to Israel in February (Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Dead Sea)

travelin_G — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:57:43 +0000

I’m taking a trip to Israel between February 8th and February 13th. I won’t get up to the north and the area around Galilee (which I love) or to Tsfat (one of the four Judaic holy cities...

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Karnak Temple at Dawn Near the Winter Solstice

travelin_G — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:17:18 +0000

During our last tour, with Houston Baptist University, I ran into my friend Robert Bauval over breakfast at the Mena House and he reminded about a spectacular phenomenon: the “solar...

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New Photos of Luxor Temple

travelin_G — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:21:44 +0000

Here's a Flickr slideshow of some new shots of Luxor Temple (shot during Spirit Quest Tour's recent HBU trip to Egypt and the Sinai). Continue reading New Photos of Luxor Temple

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Spirit Quest Interactive Magazine Now Online

travelin_G — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:11:45 +0000

Check out our interactive flash magazine: http://www.traveletvemagazine.com/emagazines/spiritquest/ The folks at travel ETV magazine did a BEAUTIFUL job for us! Continue reading Spirit Quest...

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Sacred Sites Throughout the World – Presentation: Savvy Traveler in Edmonds, WA – January 24, 2009

travelin_G — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:42:31 +0000

Petroglyphs in Inscription Canyon

travelin_G — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:43:25 +0000

I have visited an awful lot of unique and unusual sites over the years, but rarely have I seen a place that is simultaneously as unassuming, and as evocative, as “Inscription Canyon.”...

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Tourism as an Act of Bravery

travelin_G — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:12:07 +0000

For the last eleven years in Egypt, independent travel to places like Abydos or Denderah was forbidden by the government. Numerous cities could only be visited by tourists who traveled together in...

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NG VIDEO: Biblioteca Alexandria

travelin_G — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:11:01 +0000

Here's a wonderful video from National Geographic about the New Alexandria Library. I had the great good-fortune to be invited by UNESCO to present a paper at the library's grand opening back in...

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NG VIDEO: Destination Egypt

travelin_G — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:55:08 +0000

I ran across this very nice introduction to Egypt from National Geographic. These are all sites we visit on a Spirit Quest Tours trip - but we do them PRIVATELY!!! Imagine ;-) Continue reading NG...

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Mysteries of Giza – Presentation: Bodhi Tree, LA – November 9th, 2008

travelin_G — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:12:51 +0000

This detailed presentation will offer an in-depth examination of the many facts, mysteries and anomalies surrounding the Great Pyramid and other structures on Egypt's Giza plateau. Continue reading...

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Video from Spirit Quest Tours: The Spirit of Bali

travelin_G — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:00:27 +0000

Here’s a video slide-show of hundreds of beautiful shots from our recent “Sacred Mandala Pilgrimage” to Bali. Continue reading Video from Spirit Quest Tours: The Spirit of Bali

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HD Video from Spirit Quest Tours: The Spirit of Egypt

travelin_G — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:13:51 +0000

I've just discovered a terrific video streaming/sharing technology for HD video called Vimeo. Since we're shooting and editing in High Definition these days I was extremely happy to find something...

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Street Scenes and People in Egypt from 1800′s

travelin_G — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:09:03 +0000

Another remarkable set of daguerreotype images from the Brooklyn Museum: People and street scenes in Egypt from the last half of the 19th century. Continue reading Street Scenes and People in Egypt...

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Stunning Images of Egypt from 1800′s

travelin_G — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:41:08 +0000

A remarkable set of daguerreotype images from the Brooklyn Museum: Egypt from the last half of the 19th century. Continue reading Stunning Images of Egypt from 1800′s

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Trip Overview – The Spirit of Ancient Egypt – HBU – October 10

travelin_G — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:58:18 +0000

Friday, October 10th - 7pm This presentation will preview, through dozens of photos and the accompanying lecture by Greg Roach, founder of Spirit Quest Tours, the upcoming HBU-sponsored trip to...

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Sacred Sciences in Ancient Egypt – Presentation: Metaphysical Matrix in Houston – October 12th, 2008

travelin_G — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:30:25 +0000

Sunday, 12 October 1:00 - 2:30 PM This FREE 90 minute workshop will offer a fascinating glimpse into the profound spiritual genius of the ancient Egyptians: using stunning photographs, maps, music,...

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Mysteries of Giza – Presentation: Metaphysical Matrix, Houston- October 12th, 2008

travelin_G — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:19:07 +0000

Sunday, 12 October 2:30 - 4:00 PM This detailed presentation will offer an in-depth examination of the many facts, mysteries and anomalies surrounding the Great Pyramid and other structures on...

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Video: The Spirit of Egypt

travelin_G — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:23:46 +0000

Beautiful images from Egypt: the people, the cities, the land, the temples and the Nile.

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Divide by Zero: A Spiritual Autobiography of Greg Roach

travelin_G — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:02:11 +0000

I think the best place to start is with my late adolescence – around age 10 or so. That’s when I first pursued an independent path of spiritual exploration. I was raised as a tepid Episcopalian. We...

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Spirit Quest Tours: The Spirit of Moses

travelin_G — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:15:43 +0000

Presentation about Spirit Quest Tours upcoming "Spirit of Moses" trip to Egypt and the Sinai - featuring 4 star accommodations, private temple and site visits (including a private visit to the Great...

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Spirit Guides: Bali, Egypt and Europe

travelin_G — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:34:42 +0000

A quick googling of "Spirit Guides" returns well over a million results. Just about every spiritual tradition on the planet embraces the idea of some form of spirit guide: whether they're called...

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Mysteries of Giza – Presentation: Theosophical Society, Seattle- September 21st, 2008

travelin_G — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:18:56 +0000

Sacred Egypt – Free Presentation: East West Books, Seattle – September 23rd, 2008

travelin_G — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:21:26 +0000

This FREE 90 minute workshop will offer a fascinating glimpse into the profound spiritual genius of the ancient Egyptians: using stunning photographs, maps, music, sound and story to transport you...

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Trip Overview: The Spirit of Ancient Egypt

travelin_G — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:23:47 +0000

Here’s a video overview of one of our upcoming trips to Egypt – The Spirit of Ancient Egypt – with Houston Baptist University. Visit the site for this trip.

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The Mystery at Dendarah

travelin_G — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:37:38 +0000

In upper Egypt there's a temple dedicated to Hathor at Dendarah. It's a remarkable site. While the current temple is Ptolemaic (i.e. very late in Egyptian history) it's built on, and contains,...

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Details for July Talks in Houston

travelin_G — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:37:45 +0000

Details for July Talks in Houston: Houston Baptist University, Metaphysical Matrix, Unity Houston Continue reading Details for July Talks in Houston

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The Use of Sound in Ancient Rituals

travelin_G — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:15:29 +0000

Two recent news stories - from very different parts of the world - help to confirm what we've known for a very long time: namely that sound was an integral part of ancient spiritual practices and...

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NEWS BRIEF: Recent Archeological Discoveries in Egypt

travelin_G — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:31:53 +0000

As you would expect, there's a never ending stream of discoveries coming out of Egypt. Here are a few of the latest. Continue reading NEWS BRIEF: Recent Archeological Discoveries in Egypt

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Sacred Sciences in Ancient Egypt – Presentation: Metaphysical Matrix in Houston

travelin_G — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:47:50 +0000

Topics include: the sacred science of sound, Egyptian Cosmology, Isis & Osiris, Egypt's controversial pre-history, precession of the equinoxes, the ancient mystery schools, the neter and their...

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Balinese Hinduism: Generator, Operator, Destroyer

travelin_G — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:03:59 +0000

The Balinese practice a unique form of the Hindu religion that they call Agama Hindu Dharma, which is something of an amalgam of "traditional" Hinduism, Buddhism, animism, ancestor worship, Zen and...

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Sacred Egypt – Presentation: Theosophical Society in Seattle

travelin_G — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:47:50 +0000

SACRED EGPYT: Mystery Schools and Spiritual Science This FREE 90 minute workshop will offer a fascinating glimpse into the profound spiritual genius of the ancient Egyptians: using stunning...

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Balinese Offerings

travelin_G — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:21:45 +0000

Practically everywhere you look in Bali you will see offerings made to the Divine: flowers, rice, leaves, food, candy, and even a little money. The tiniest offering is a delicate little cone made...

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10 for the price of 1: The Arts in Bali

travelin_G — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:38:02 +0000

You can find the most amazing and beautiful things in Bali: from 12 foot carved stone Buddhas to the tiniest, most delicate silver filigree work - and everything in between. It's all of the highest...

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Balinese Tooth Filing

travelin_G — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:55:39 +0000

The average Balinese will, between birth and adulthood, pass through a whole series of ceremonies that ritually mark, and celebrate, the various stages of human progress. One of the most elaborate...

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2 of 6: Balinese Naming

travelin_G — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:39:12 +0000

The Balinese can be called by 6 different names: personal names, birth order names, kinship, teknonyms, caste names and public job titles. Continue reading 2 of 6: Balinese Naming

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Balinese Rubber Time

travelin_G — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:39:31 +0000

Our Balinese friends and guides, Yenta and Darta, often joke about "rubber" time in Bali (that's one of the great things about our friends at Tour East - they're always on time). But it's not...

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Sacred Egypt workshop at the Bodhi Tree Bookstore

travelin_G — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:13:17 +0000