Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Search in posts
Search in pages
Log in to My Trip
Book a Trip
Lead a Group

Pilgrim's Blog

Italy 2025: What to Expect

Some of Select's amazing team in Italy   As many of you have heard by now, it is a Jubilee Year in Rome in 2025. The holy doors of the four major basilicas will be opened and many special events are planned throughout the year. There are also two canonizations...
Read More

Walking Your Way to Pilgrimage

When preparing for my first pilgrimage, I remember reviewing the pilgrim packet regarding how to prepare for my upcoming trip. One thing that struck me was the possibility of walking 12,000 - 15,000 steps a day. As someone who walks often enough, I assumed I could...
Read More

Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage: An Interview with Author and Pilgrimage Leader Stephen J. Binz

Stephen Binz has been traveling with Select International Tours for over ten years, leading pilgrimages to sacred places throughout the world. He is the founder and author of Threshold Bible Study, used in Catholic parishes throughout the world, and he has written...
Read More
canonization Carlo Acutis

Canonization of Carlo Acutis

As the Catholic community eagerly anticipates the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, his profound impact on both the Church and its younger members continues to resonate across the globe. Known affectionately as the "patron saint of the internet," Carlo's...
Read More
Someone stands at a crossroads wondering which way to go.

How Do I Choose the Right Pilgrimage?

How do I find the right pilgrimage trip for me? That's a great question! The call to pilgrimage may be powerful for some, while it may be a sense of curiosity or a bucket list item for others. Some are motivated to join a trip because their friends, family, or a...
Read More

Do You Have a Story to Tell?

Do you have a pilgrimage story to share? Do you have some tips or tricks that might help pilgrims? We would love to see your stories and consider them for our blog.

Submit a Story

All Posts

UPDATED New European Visa Requirements Starting Early 2025. Are You Prepared for ETIAS?

UPDATED New European Visa Requirements Starting Early 2025. Are You Prepared for ETIAS?

Aug 4, 2023 | , , ,

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.

read more