Howie Holben is owner and caretaker of Spirit Journeys, a spiritual gay travel organization. Spirit Journeys has offered unique gay vacations and gay trips with a difference since 1992. Since early childhood, he has been drawn to indigenous peoples and their spiritual teachings, traditions and practices. This attraction has taken him on many adventures, exploring the countless ways of being in the world. His personal journey through addiction and recovery has spawned in him a need to assist others on their own spiritual path and he takes great pleasure in introducing others to practices, sacred ways and cultures to help them step outside their box. He is a Reiki and Karuna Ki Master and also a Quantum Touch and Breathwork Practioner. His goal is to help others uncover their potential by setting their hearts and minds free. You can learn more about Howie, his work and gay tours with a spiritual focus at www.SpiritJourneys.com.
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Whether you prefer a physically challenging mountain climbing adventure, exploring ancient ruins in dense rainforests or a less strenuous excursion to see the great statues of Easter Island, the perfect gay weekend adventure or extended vacation is simply waiting to be planned.
Much of the early artwork that survives today has a spiritual connotation. Whether the art was an idol or a symbol of the creator's faith, we see surviving pieces made of stone, iron, brass or gold. In addition to those pieces of art, there were pieces of jewelry made that reflected the wearer's religious beliefs.
Finding something new about where you are and where you see yourself in the future requires beauty. You don't have to know all the details of what you need just yet; but you need to be open to the possibilities of the unknown. There are a variety of things to consider. Trusting that life will meet you where you are is the first step.
Through the practice of tantra individuals often gain increased understanding of their own personality traits. This means that they can learn to accept aspects of themselves which they may not have liked or accepted before. It is a system for personal and spiritual growth not just a means to improve climax or intimacy.
The majority of travelers that journey to Iceland each year do so to experience its unique, diverse natural beauty that is unlike anything you will find on gay vacations in other countries or anywhere else in the world. From volcanoes and Europe's largest glacier, to the Northern Lights and the...
The majority of visitors who vacation in Iceland do so to explore the diverse natural beauty that is truly unique when compared to other popular spots for gay vacations. From Europe's largest glacier and vast volcanoes, to the barely populated Arctic Circle island of Grimsey and the Northern Lights, Iceland offers nearly limitless opportunities to explore the outdoors in an unprecedented way.
Energy healing is one of the world's oldest forms of medicine and has been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world. Long before the invention of instruments with the ability to measure the vibrational energies of healing stones, ancient healers and societies were intrinsically aware of their capacity to heal and used a wide array of stones in their everyday lives and practices.
Ireland has become a rather welcoming country for the most part and is a wonderful choice for gay travel. Many larger cities, such as Galway, Dublin, Cork and Waterford, have active, visible communities, LGBT-owned and LGBT-friendly establishments, and enough attractions and activities to fill an entire trip;
Although a small country, Ecuador boasts a wide array of geographic and cultural diversity, including a variety of indigenous groups with distinctive cultures and languages. From snow-capped volcanoes and rainforests to tropical shorelines, Ecuador has varying landscapes and climates, making it wonderful for gay destinations or exciting adventures a great idea any time of the year.
In tourism magazines and websites, it has been noted that the gay tourist will be a potential market that can bring lots of revenue to the destination markets they travel to. Let us take those on gay travel to Switzerland as starting point for this article. Switzerland is a country that...

