"Man needs hours in which he centres himself und lives inwardly." Albert Schweitzer

That is why it is good to retreat into the special atmosphere of a monastery once in a while. What do you do there? For example: Turn the back on the world, find peace, recollect yourself, the essential and your own life. Just simply 'be'. Discover your own creativity, reflect, reconsider your own values and goals, listen to the inner voice. Take a walk, hike, fasten, read, pray, write a story - maybe your own? Paint and draw. Refresh the senses. Get up early and go to bed early. Join the times of prayer, listen to the chantings and with this become very still. Talk with the other guests, talk to the clerics, or not talk at all for a couple of days. Meditate, contemplate - all of this and more...and in doing so go on holidays and get to know a new country and a new culture!

In the whole world we look for places that make these special days possible. 
Enjoy discovering the sites!