by matt | Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Featured, Pilgrimage Stories
A Journey of Faith: My Pilgrimage Through Poland When I first began working in pilgrimage travel for Select, I never imagined how deeply it would touch my heart. Each journey has become a new way of encountering God through sacred places, the people I meet, and the...
by matt | Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Featured
There are places in Europe where faith feels stitched into the landscape. France and Poland hold some of the most powerful Marian shrines in the world, and walking into them isn’t like walking into a museum. They’re alive—candles flickering, processions winding...
by matt | Oct 14, 2025 | Blog, Featured
When people think of pilgrimage, they often imagine walking ancient roads in Spain, visiting Rome’s basilicas, or embarking on a trip to the Holy Lands. Yet for countless Catholics around the world, Poland holds a special place on the map. It is the homeland of St....
by matt | Oct 14, 2025 | Blog, Featured
When people talk about pilgrimages, the mind often goes straight to Spain and the Camino de Santiago. But France has its own powerful routes, and for Catholics, the stretch from Paris down to Lourdes can feel like walking through centuries of prayer. It’s not just...
by matt | Oct 8, 2025 | Blog, Featured
Nestled in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, the small town of Lourdes has become one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations in the world. Known for its miraculous waters and the apparitions of the Virgin Mary reported by Saint Bernadette Soubirous in 1858,...
by matt | Oct 6, 2025 | Blog, Featured
Visiting Chartres Cathedral, located about 50 miles southwest of Paris, is more than just stepping into a Gothic masterpiece—it is an invitation to journey inward. Among its stained-glass windows, soaring arches, and relics, one feature captures the attention of...
by matt | Oct 3, 2025 | Blog, Featured
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, often called “The Little Flower”, is one of the most beloved saints in Catholic tradition. Known for her “little way” of holiness, she lived a short but profoundly impactful life, leaving behind spiritual writings that continue to inspire...
by matt | Sep 29, 2025 | Before You Go, Featured, Two Minute Travel Tips, While Traveling
New European Travel Requirements: ETIAS and EES Europe is rolling out some new travel requirements. Learn more about what to expect with this tip. If you would like to learn more about both the ETIAS and EES, official information can be found here: ETIAS:...
by Greg Woltornist | Sep 20, 2025 | Blog, Featured
For centuries, the Holy Land has held a special place in the hearts of Catholics around the world. This sacred region—encompassing present-day Israel, Palestine, and parts of Jordan—served as the backdrop for the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Every...
by matt | Sep 18, 2025 | Luggage, Two Minute Travel Tips, What If, What to Pack, While Traveling
Lost Luggage Tips It’s rare, but it does happen; sometimes luggage gets lost. Don’t stress! We have some tips that will definitely help should this situation arise. Perfect Carry On Blog Post Would you like to help Christians STAY in the Holy Land? Select to Give is a...
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