I am always looking for interesting places to visit, ones that combine vacation but also some added value in terms of exploring new cultures, a way of living and interesting people. Surprisingly it wasn't an easy task to find such a place in my latest search. I was looking for an up-scale ashram, one that practices yoga and meditation but at the same time provides guests with more than an average accommodation and culinary experience. I came across Ananda in India by a mere coincidence. It was great! We met wonderful people who mentioned 2 other places which sound like a good match for my search. I would love to create a collaborative list of other places, based on your experiences, so feel free to share