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PARADISE BAY

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Antarctica Paradise Bay is a waterway located close to the extreme northern tip of Antarctica.  Thanks to its relative proximity to South America, it is one of the major points of entry for those visiting Earth’s coldest continent. Antarctica was the last of Earth’s continents to be discovered, and one of the earliest places to be visited was Paradise Bay.  It was a popular … [Read more...]

MILFORD SOUND

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

New Zealand Milford Sound is an immense waterway that dominates the southern end of New Zealand’s South Island.  Technically a fjord, it is considered by many to be the most beautiful place in New Zealand (it was named the world’s top travel destination by Tripadvisor in 2008).  Enclosed on almost everyside by steep mountains covered in lush greenery and waterfalls, Milford … [Read more...]

BAY OF ISLANDS

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

New Zealand The Bay of Islands is one of the most beautiful bays and one of the most popular recreational areas in New Zealand.  Located at the extreme northern tip of the North Island, it is also the historic gateway to the most remote major land mass on Earth.  It is not only popular with outdoors enthusiasts but also with New Zealand history buffs. The first Maori arrivals … [Read more...]

HA LONG BAY

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Vietnam Ha Long Bay is acclaimed by many to be one of the most spectacular waterways on Earth.  A labyrinth of titanic stone pillars that jut from the water’s surface, Ha Long Bay is a great natural harbor that is home to floating fishing villages and a culture that dates back thousands of years.  The bay is now a favorite stop for cruise ships traversing the orient and … [Read more...]

PHANG NGA BAY

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Thailand Phang Nga Bay is a magnificent waterway that separates the Malay Peninsula from Phuket Island.  Located just north of the critical shipping lanes in the Malacca Strait, Phang Nga Bay has been an important haven for seaborne commerce since time immemorial.  Dotted with exotic islands, it is now popular with seaborne sightseerers.  Much of Phang Nga Bay is now protected … [Read more...]

BAY OF KOTOR

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Montenegro The Bay of Kotor is one of the most spectacular waterways in Europe.  Winding for miles into the Dinaric Alps in Montenegro, it is among the most popular cruise destinations in the Adriatic Sea.  The area of the bay has been inhabited since ancient times, and is rich in history as well as natural beauty.  As part of the Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of … [Read more...]

GEIRANGERFJORD

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Norway The Geirangerfjord is Norway’s most beautiful fjord, which is saying a lot.  Technically an extension of the much larger Storfjorden, the Geirangerfjord is one of the most stunning sites in Scandinavia, and one of the most visited.  Because of the steep slopes of the surrounding mountains, the fjord is virtually uninhabited.  The Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World … [Read more...]

GUANABARA BAY

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Brazil Guanabara Bay is considered by many to be the world’s most spectacular bay.  Home to the city of Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara is a visual feast, from its waterfront cityscape to its huge and odd rock formations.  Unfortunately, rampant overdevelopment and lack of sanitation regulation has left much of the bay in ecologically poor shape, but significant efforts are now … [Read more...]

BAY OF FUNDY

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Canada The Bay of Fundy, a magnificent waterway surrounded largely by pristine wilderness, is famous for having the largest (or possibly the second largest) high tidal range in the world.  Home to some of the earliest European settlements in North America as well as Fundy National Park, the Bay of Fundy is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the east coast of … [Read more...]

SAN FRANCISCO BAY

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

*California San Francisco Bay is one of the largest natural harbors on the Pacfic Coast of the Americas.  Actually consisting of several large, interconnected bodies of water, San Francisco Bay is one of the most important waterways on the west coast of the United States.  Surrounded by both densely developed cityscapes (largely to the south) and pristine wilderness (largely … [Read more...]

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Welcome to The Complete Pilgrim(TM)! This site, created by Howard Kramer, is a combination travel blog and online guide to the world's greatest sites of religious interest (with some historic and recreational places thrown in for good measure). All written content has been originally researched and produced and is provided free for public research and enjoyment. Thank you for visiting!

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WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

Wittenberg, Germany The … [Read More...]

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by Mary Neuhauser President Trump recently announced his intentions to move the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, thereby recognizing Jerusalem as the official capital of Israel. The purpose of this article is to give you a brief overview of what this decision means and why it matters. Click here for […]

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BASILICA OF ST. DENIS

Last month, I visited one of the most fascinating churches I have ever been to, the almost completely ignored Basilica of St. Denis in the northern suburbs of Paris.  Almost every French monarch is buried here, and almost nobody goes here.  Here are some pics I took:

Basilica of St. Denis

Tomb of Clovis

Tomb of Clovis

Tombs of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Tombs of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Tomb of Louis XIV The Sun King

Tomb of Louis XIV The Sun King

Royal Tombs

Royal Tombs

The Crypt

The Crypt

 

 

 

 

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About the Author

Howard Kramer is the creator and author of The Complete Pilgrim. He first took an interest in religious sites in his early twenties when traveling through Italy after college. In the two decades since he has traveled to more than two dozen countries and almost every state, visiting and photographing hundreds of the world’s greatest churches, synagogues and other places of religious interest. Howard has been writing about religious sites for the better part of the last decade, and The Complete Pilgrim is the culmination of years of his work and passion.

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