No matter where their journey started, the Pilgrims of the ancient world set out in search of change. Many were searching for new beginnings, a chance to start over and experience life elsewhere. S...

Pearl of the Orient, Teardrop of India, Resplendent Isle, Island of Dharma, Ceylon and Serendib: these are all nicknames given to Sri Lanka, an island country full of rich culture, history, beautif...

Celebrated in John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" and parodied in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales," spiritual pilgrimages are still a sacred rite of passage in many religions today. Even if you're not a...