Travel

Traveling the world is a life goal for many of us. Vacations offer a respite from the everyday, but travel also provides the added benefit of expanding our worldviews and bringing a new perspective on our lives. With the right advice from travel articles and well-traveled friends, your adventure is ready to begin!

Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin shares some wonders she discovered on a trip to Ireland and Scotland.

How Travel Opened Me Up to God’s Blessings

By Diana Aydin2 min read

Mysterious Ways editor and Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin recently traveled to Ireland and Scotland. Here are some of the wonders that she discovered.

The Long Room of Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland.

The Wonders of Ireland and Scotland

By Diana Aydin2 min read

Vacation photos where God’s light shines in every corner

Guideposts: The Tree Cathedral was designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri and is still being built—by the trees themselves.

Sacred Trees of the World

By Brett Leveridge10 min read

Take a look at our slideshow of sacred trees around the world, from mysterious cherry blossoms in Japan to an Italian cathedral made entirely of trees.

Guideposts: The National Christmas Tree has been a holiday tradition since 1923.

11 Community Christmas Trees Across America

By Brett Leveridge4 min read

Here are 11 community Christmas trees from cities across the United States that have become treasured examples of a beloved holiday tradition.

Guideposts: Soulsby's Service Station and its vintage gas pumps still attract Route 66 travelers

Route 66: A Historic Road Trip

By Brett Leveridge13 min read

Come with us as we travel along historic Route 66, taking in some of the vintage roadside attractions along the way.

Tristan Denyer; Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0

One Last Summer Road Trip: 16 Classic Roadside Attractions

By Brett Leveridge13 min read

A Guideposts staffer shares his favorite quirky tourist attractions in the hope that they’ll inspire you to hit the highway for one last summer road trip.

5 Ways to Heal in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

By Brooke Obie4 min read

Here are 5 ways to heal your mind, body and soul in the happiest place on earth.

Glendalough monastic site st. kevin ireland travel, visit ireland

Visit Ireland’s Glendalough Monastic Site

Learn the fascinating history of St. Kevin and Glendalough and read more about Ireland’s Ancient East here.

Explore Ireland’s Ancient East Region and Christian History

By Brooke Obie4 min read

Discover the rich spiritual history of Ireland, from Neolithic monuments older than the pyramids to the beautiful monastery of Glendalough.

Hawai’ian Praise Music and Christian Hula

The once-banned Hawaiian language and the ancient sacred dance, hula, are given roles in modern worship at Wai’oli Hui’ia Church in the town of Hanalei on the Hawai’ian island of Kaua’i.