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The best place I travelled to in 2025 was a nunnery
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The facade of the Norman church of Malling Abbey, founded in the late 11th century.
ST PHOTO: CHERIE LOK
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KENT, ENGLAND – Some people go to clubs. Some into the woods. Some unfurl a beach towel and let the sun cauterise their wounds. There are meditation retreats and spa packages, movies and music. Escaping reality is a billion-dollar business.
In 2025, however, I try to recharge differently. Enough of paying a premium for peace; I want to do nothing, for nothing. As it turns out, such an option does indeed exist.
