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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...
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...