Secret Retreats Blog - Unveiling the essence of Asia

Experience India’s Feast of Tradition at Neeleshwar Hermitage Today, 26 August 2026, Kerala celebrates Thiruvonam, the most important day of the annual Onam festival. Across the state, families and communities come together to celebrate…
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Highland Escapes in Asia As temperatures climb across much of Asia and beyond, the search for a holiday destination is beginning to change. Rather than seeking out more sunshine, travellers are looking towards mountains, highlands and…
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There are few forms of art more beautiful than something that is never intended to last. Across the Buddhist traditions of Asia, the mandala has been used for centuries as a way of representing the universe, sacred space and the…
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This month, as we mark World Humanitarian Day and Women’s Equality Day, we wanted to share the story of the woman behind Silolona Sojourns. Patti Seery, spent decades travelling through Indonesia, following a curiosity that took her far…
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