Western Eyes on Benares: When the Sacred City Meets the Travel Writer’s Pen

Benares, also known as Varanasi, is a city of profound spiritual significance…


Benares, the City That Burns and Purifies: Visions of an Eternal Place

Benares, also known as Varanasi or Kashi, is a sacred city nestled on the banks…


Spirituality on the Move: Mystical Paths in the India of Travel Writers

The vibrant tapestry of India, with its rich cultural heritage, spiritual…


Beyond Exoticism: How Western Writers Depicted India in the 19th Century.

In the 19th century, the British Empire expanded its territories, including…


Between the Lines of the World: Great Travel Writers and the Discovery of the Elsewhere

In the vast expanse of human history, travel has been a significant catalyst…


Mystical travel and spirituality in the East

Mystical Travel and Spirituality in the East: A Journey through the Works of…


Mystical travel literature in Benares (India)

Mystical travel literature is a genre of writing that combines elements of…


Spirituality in Colonial Travel: A Journey through the Eyes of Pierre Loti

Introduction: Colonial travel, during the 19th and early 20th centuries, was…


Pierre Loti and the mystical experience in India

Pierre Loti (1850-1923), a French novelist, poet, and naval officer, is…


The Mystic Journey in 19th Century French Literature

The mystic journey in 19th century French literature is a recurring theme that…