When you think of Japan, your mind probably races to neon-lit cities, cherry blossoms, ancient shrines, or sushi masterpieces. But what if we told you Japan also has a desert? And not just any desert—a place where mirages shimmer across golden dunes like something out of Arabian Nights?

If waterfalls had souls, St. Nectan’s Glen would be an old one. Tucked away in a deep, wooded valley near Tintagel, Cornwall — the legendary land of King Arthur — lies a forest glade that hums with something ancient. Here, a narrow trail leads you not just through nature, but into a realm where Celtic legend, quiet prayer, and elemental beauty intertwine.