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Walking Your Way to Pilgrimage
When preparing for my first pilgrimage, I remember reviewing the pilgrim...
5 Reasons Why Select International Is the Best Tour Operator for a Catholic Pilgrimage Tour
Embarking on a Catholic pilgrimage is a deeply spiritual and...
Catholic Pilgrimages to Loreto with Select International Tours
Loreto, a small town located in the Marche region of Italy, is one of the...
What Should I Pack for My Catholic Pilgrimage Tour?
Planning for a Catholic pilgrimage can be both exciting and overwhelming,...
Book a Catholic Pilgrimage to Lanciano with Select International Tours
Lanciano, a small town in Italy’s Abruzzo region, holds a special place...
Why Should I Book a Catholic Pilgrimage to Assisi?
Embark on a transformative Catholic pilgrimage to Assisi, the heart of...
A Journey of a Lifetime: Catholic Pilgrimage to Rome
For centuries, Rome has not merely been a city but the epicenter of...
Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage: An Interview with Author and Pilgrimage Leader Stephen J. Binz
Stephen Binz has been traveling with Select International Tours for over...
Canonization of Carlo Acutis
As the Catholic community eagerly anticipates the upcoming canonization...
How Do I Choose the Right Pilgrimage?
How do I find the right pilgrimage trip for me? That's a great question!...
The Future of Pilgrimage Travel in 2024
A New Year is upon us again, and we are excited to see all that 2024...
Greetings from Hogar Ninos Dios in Bethlehem!
In the summer of 2022, I went on a pilgrimage with Select International...
What It’s Like to Walk Through Ireland…it was worth every second (yes, even with 43 people)
How can I possibly write about the entirety of emotions,...
UPDATED New European Visa Requirements Starting Early 2025. Are You Prepared for ETIAS?
You may have heard about a new “visa requirement” for US travelers to enter the European Union. While it is not technically a “visa requirement,” a new pre-arrival authorization is coming in 2024. If you are a US citizen traveling to the EU as a tourist, you will need this ETIAS documentation to enter. Here is what you need to know.
The Way of Mercy: Pilgrimage in Catholic Poland – with Stephen J. Binz
Aside from being a prolific author, Stephen J. Binz is a seasoned...
Group Leadership: When God Asks You to Zip Up Your Suitcase
As I zipped my last suitcase shut the night before the first Catholic...
To Be a Pilgrim, in Catholic Poland
As Divine Mercy is manifested throughout the universal Church, the...
The Future of Pilgrimage Travel
The New Year celebration in the Select International Tours office was...
Bucket List to Life Decision
As you might imagine, we hear a lot of stories from pilgrims. Every so...
Our Engagement on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Can a pilgrimage be life-changing? It was for me! I have always wanted to...
Two Steps to a Better Pilgrimage
There are many things to consider when setting out on a pilgrimage. If...
The State of Pilgrimage Travel
Pilgrimage travel is back, but travel looks different than what we are...
Supporting Our Ukrainian Brothers and Sisters
We are praying for Ukraine's protection and for God’s continued grace...
Why We Go on Pilgrimages
I’ve been leading pilgrimages to sacred places for about 30 years,...
Yearning for Europe: Christmas Markets in Germany and Austria
QUICK NOTE: This post was written during the height of the pandemic when...