Santiago de Composte, Spain

Santiago de Compostela literally means St. James Under the Field of Stars, and Catholics believe that the body of St. James rests here. The city's cathedral marks the end of the Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James, a walking pilgrimage dating back to the Middle Ages.

Whether you join your own Camino or come to Santiago de Compostela on your own, this is a highly spiritual city as you will see many pilgrims flocking to the city.

As you enter the square in front of the cathedral, you'll see people of all ages, races, nationalities and walks of life celebrating one of the most spiritual moments in their lives.

I completed the last 113 km of the Camino, walking from Sarria to Santiago, and although I am not a religious person, I found myself in tears as I spoke to the pilgrims' office and received my Compostela (certificate of completion of the pilgrimage).

Then I went and sat in the little chapel and tears came out of my eyes. I haven't felt this connected to Catholicism since my first Communion at the age of six. And even though I am no longer Catholic, I am grateful for the experience I had in the city.

If you choose to come without making the pilgrimage, the city is easily accessible by train or bus and also has its own airport. No visit to the city is complete without a visit to the Cathedral and a stroll through the historic center of the city.