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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...
Churches of Paris: Exploring the History of the City of Lights through its Churches
It almost seems like everywhere you turn in Paris, you can spot a...
Travel is Back: Our First Pilgrims Return to Italy
The weeks leading up to August 2, 2021, were filled with news of variants...
Kibeho: A Marian Apparition Site You May Have Missed
“I am a servant of the Servant of the Lord – please let me know if...
500 Pilgrimages for Mary – Modern Catholic Pilgrim
Has it ever occurred to you that becoming a pilgrim can be as simple as...
Ireland-the Land of Abundant, Surprising, and Fascinating Catholic History
A Marian apparition site, Benedictine monastery, and a JFK mosaic inside...
It’s Been a Good Week at Select
As you might imagine, things have been a bit different in the office of...
Traveling During a Pandemic-Tips and Tricks From Recent Experience
Is it safe to travel? How are airlines and airports ensuring the health...
Visiting Guadalupe and Mexico City: Getting by with a little help from my (Spanish-speaking) friends
Am I not here, I who am your mother? On this day 489 years ago,...
The Oberammergau Passion Play: Where I Received a Deeper Appreciation of Our Lord’s Passion
Growing up Catholic, I, of course, had been to the Good Friday liturgies,...
Why is a Holy Land Pilgrimage Important for a Busy Mom?
In November of 2018, my life was forever altered through an unexpected...
Why we must remember the largely forgotten Christians of the Holy Land
When most well-meaning Westerners think of Arabs or Palestinians, they do...
Solo Female Travel: How Group Tours Empower Me to Sit Back, Relax, and Meet Great New Friends While Exploring My Bucket List Destinations
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page”. This...
Holy Land Pilgrimage: An Interview Author and Pilgrimage Leader Stephen Binz
Stephen is a prolific author with more than 50 books to his credit. We were lucky enough to catch him between travels and writing, to learn more about his most recent book: Holy Land Pilgrimage.
Holy Land Impressions by Rose Sweet
Back from our 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land. My heart is still in another world even though my feet are in California.
I knew I would experience emotions, but I also knew not to force it. Just sit back and let the Lord speak to me. I was unprepared…
What do I do if…
If you are like most pilgrims, you are probably wondering what to do if...