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DAINTREE FOREST

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Australia The Daintree Rainforest is one of the oldest undisturbed forests in the world.  Thanks to its isolated location, it has remained both continuous and reasonably unchanged for tens of millions of years (the exact length of time is unknown).  A large part of the rainforest is located in the Daintree National Park, which is now part of the Wet Tropics, a UNESCO World … [Read more...]

SAGANO BAMBOO FOREST

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Japan The Sagano Bamboo Forest is the best preserved bamboo forest in Japan and one of the most popular in the Far East.  Located in a large natural area outside of Kyoto, it is close to several other important natural, cultural and historic sites, many of which are collectively part of the Arashiyama National Historic Site. The area known as Arashiyama is home to an ancient … [Read more...]

JIUZHAIGOU FOREST

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

China The Jiuzhaigou Forest is one of the premier natural destinations in China, and one of the most beautiful woodlands to be found in the Far East.  Located in a valley of the same name at the foothills of the Himalayas, the scenery is unparalleled.  The valley is also rich in history and culture, and is a very popular vacation destination.  The Jiuzhaigou Valley and its … [Read more...]

SPINY FOREST

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Madagascar The Spiny Forest of southern Madagascar is one of the world’s most unusual woodlands.  Largely a scrubland with desert-like conditions, the Spiny Forest is home to a number of species of trees that have specially adapted to the climate, including cacti and baobobs.  A small part of the forest is protected within the Andohahela National Park, which is a UNESCO World … [Read more...]

CONGO RAINFOREST

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Congo/Cameroon The Congo Rainforest is the largest rainforest in Africa and the second largest in the world after the Amazon.  Crisscrossed with many rivers and waterways, the heart of the rainforest is the namesake Congo River, one of the longest on the continent.  The Congo, once referred to as the ‘Dark Heart of Africa’, was the epitome of exotic adventure to the European … [Read more...]

CROOKED FOREST

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Poland The Crooked Forest in Poland is home to one of the biggest mysteries in nature: a grove of about four hundred pine trees with trunks bent and twisted at mind boggling angles.  The weirdest part of these unique trees is whether or not it is a natural phenomenon or if it was done purposely by man, and if the latter, what was the purpose?  Scientists and layman alike have … [Read more...]

BLACK FOREST

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Germany The Black Forest is Europe’s most famous woodland.  Bordered by the Rhine River and the Alps in the heart of Europe, the Black Forest is the land of Germanic legend and the fairytales of the Brothers Grimm.  It is the forest of ‘once upon a time’, the fabled bedtime words heard every night by children around the world.  It is also a place of hiking trails, waterfalls … [Read more...]

HALLE FOREST

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Belgium Halle Forest (also known as Hallerbos) is a small forest outside of Halle, Belgium which for a few weeks every year is one of the most magnificent natural sites in Central Europe. Home to a variety of hardwoods, Halle Forest blooms every year with millions of bluebell flowers which cover the forest floor like a carpet.  During these periods, the forest swarms with … [Read more...]

AMAZON RAINFOREST

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

Brazil/Colombia/Peru The Amazon Rainforest is the largest forest in the world, as well as one of its largest ecological zones.  Sprawling across a huge swath of Brazil, Columbia and Peru (as well as a few other countries), this massive woodland makes up half of the world’s rainforests.  Its dominant feature, besides its biodiversity, is the immense Amazon River which meanders … [Read more...]

REDWOOD FOREST

July 30, 2016 By Howard Kramer Leave a Comment

*California The Redwood Forest is home to large numbers of sequoia redwood trees, the largest trees (and also among the oldest and largest living things) on Earth.  Located in a series of four parks (one national, three state), the redwoods here soar hundreds of feet into the sky and date back thousands of years.  Collecticely the Redwood Forests are a UNESCO World Heritage … [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!

Site of the Week

WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

WITTENBERG CASTLE CHURCH

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5 PLACES TO VISIT IN HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA – MUSLIM TRAVEL ROCKS

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by Glory Ali The City of Brotherly Love offers tons to see and do and get this, it’s FREE. That’s right you heard it right it’s FREE. Click here for complete article  

MOVING THE U.S. EMBASSY TO JERUSALEM – FAITH IN FAITHS

MOVING THE U.S. EMBASSY TO JERUSALEM – FAITH IN FAITHS

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 […]

Photo of the Week

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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