peace and quiet

In the past, islanders didn't hang washing outside as a mark of respect for the Sabbath - and on occasions some church-goers even chained up children's swings to help ensure peace and quiet.

“This is the spot where he would always sit. We would sit around him, making sure not to disturb him. He loved peace and quiet.”

When he arrived at the Guanye Youth Retirement Village — named with the Chinese word for “observing wilderness” — he said the peace and quiet felt like paradise.

Everyone I met told me that nothing like this had happened before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine: before February 2022 it was all peace and quiet in Belgorod region.

Whether your ideal vacation includes hitting the beach, geeking out on Northwest history or simply getting some peace and quiet, these stays offer something for every traveler.