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Catholic Pilgrimage to Poland

A Journey of Faith: My Pilgrimage Through Poland

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...
Exploring the Marian Shrines of France and Poland

Exploring the Marian Shrines of France and Poland

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...
Poland's Divine Mercy Pilgrimage Honoring St. Faustina

Poland’s Divine Mercy Pilgrimage: Honoring St. Faustina

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....
From Paris to Lourdes Catholic Pilgrimages Across France

From Paris to Lourdes: Catholic Pilgrimages Across France

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...
Exploring Lourdes:

Exploring Lourdes: A Journey of Faith and Healing

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,...

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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?

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.

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