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At €40 a day, what’s not to like about staying in a monastery?

At €40 a day, what’s not to like about staying in a monastery?

The word holiday is derived from “holy days”. So inject a little spirituality into your next trip for a truly different experience.

Matthew CranstonUnited States correspondent

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How often do you hear people say they need a holiday straight after they’ve just had one?

The ambitious activities schedule, the over indulging in luxuries, the exhaustion of socialising and fretting about where to eat and shop; the agony of how to frame the next Instagram shot.

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Matthew Cranston
Matthew CranstonUnited States correspondentMatthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor. Connect with Matthew on Twitter. Email Matthew at mcranston@afr.com

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