Resources for Catholic Travelers…or armchair travelers…or just those wanting to grow in their Catholic faith!
Here are a few pages on our site that didn’t quite fit in to any particular category:
A word of warning for traveling gun owners (especially those from the U.S.)
Anointing of the Sick: 5 things to know about anointing of the sick
Basilica–Cathedral–Chapel–Shrine–Grotto….do you know the difference?
Becoming a Blessed or a Saint: the process is outlined here
Burial of Popes: Popes are buried in three coffins
Catholic Church Architecture: Early House Churches; Byzantine; Romanesque, Gothic
Catholic pilgrimage Routes: trace the footsteps of Jesus and the Saints on a variety of routes.
Catholic Sanctuary design: there is great symbolism in Catholic sanctuaries
Church approval of apparitions: Various stages of approval of reported apparitions of Jesus, Mary and the saints.
Church-approved apparitions of Saint Joseph
Eastern Rites within the Catholic Church: These churches have a different form of worship, but are in communion with the Pope. Catholics can fulfill their Sunday obligation by attending Mass in any of these Rites.
Eucharistic Miracles around the World
Indulgences in the Catholic Church….what are they?
Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICKSP ) Latin Mass communities in communion with Rome
Liturgical Seasons of the Year as well as major Feast Days in the Universal Church
Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham: For Roman Catholics nurtured in the Anglican tradition…use of the Anglican Rite (based in London)
Personal Ordinariate of The Chair of Saint Peter: For Roman Catholics who were nurtured in the Anglican tradition (Anglican Rite parishes in the U.S. & Canada).
Shrines to Specific Saints around the World
Solemnities, Feast Days, Memorials…do you know the difference?
Some Geographic Descriptions for Catholic Travelers (The Levant, Middle East, Far East, Asia, etc.)
The Ring of the Fisherman (the Pope’s ring)
The Schoenstatt Movement: Apostolic Marian spiritual renewal movement.
The Swiss Guards: personal protectors of the Pope
Who were the Moors?: You may have heard of “Moorish Architecture” or “The Moorish Conquest”….but just who were “The Moors”?
Catholic Church Architecture:
Types of Church Architecture: Gothic vs Romanesque Architecture
The Sanctuary of a Catholic Church: There is great symbolism in the design of a Catholic Church Sanctuary,
Some descriptions you see over and over, but do you know what they mean? Here are some:
Gothic vs Romanesque Architecture: What makes a cathedral Gothic? Start with the pointed arch. Unlike the older Romanesque style, which used rounded arches and thick walls, Gothic pointed arches could support more weight with less material. That allowed walls to be thinner and taller. The ribbed vault was next. It distributed weight to specific columns and allowed for complex, soaring ceilings. These weren’t random choices. Each innovation served a higher purpose: to lift the soul upward.
Some other travel websites we think you will like:
We want to suggest some additional resources that will help you plan your travels. On some of the commercial sites listed we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase….it helps to cover our expenses. Although we do not endorse these sites, we do feel that they offer a great service.
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Two-minute Travel Tips from Select International Tours:
Additional Catholic Travel Sites (alphabetical order)
Catholic TV: Join Kevin Nelson as he takes you along for inspiring trips.
Constant Procession: chronicles the miraculous apparitions of the Virgin Mary and their influence on humanity as well as their affect on actual historical events.
Joan’s Rome: an insiders look at the “Eternal City” by Joan Lewis.
Catholic Mass times: In nine languages, (called Horarios de Misa in Spanish), this app has surpassed 2 million downloads and is said to be the largest Catholic database in the world, with information on 125,000 churches around the world.
Latin Mass locations: in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Germany, Puerto Rico, U.S.A, Canada.
Latin Mass locations: United Kingdom
MassTimes.org: Check on Mass times throughout the world.
Official Vatican website: for a video tour click on “Basilicas and Papal Chapels”
Rome Reports: up-to-date reports and video on the activities of the Holy See.
Truth and Beauty Project: Rome with John & Ashley Noronha
General travel information (not necessarily Catholic..alphabetical order):
Auto Europe: Mileage charts and driving times, auto rentals at a discount (not just Europe) and lots of useful information.
Credit Card Foreign Transaction fees important information to know as you travel.
Currency Converter: be sure to know the real cost of your trip.
The Man in Seat 61: Everything you need to know about train travel in Europe, Asia & the Americas.
Home exchange: swap homes for a great local experience.
OTG: Farm to table dining experience with noted chefs at airports!
Strikes and Labor actions that may impact your travel plans
The essential guide to traveling with a medical condition
Time converter: converts local time to Greenwich Mean Time
Traveling when pregnant: lots of great advice.
Traveling with a Special Needs Child: lots of useful information
Travel advice for seniors with mobility problems
TripAdvisor: Latest reviews on hotels and restaurants.
U.S. State Department: Latest travel advisories
Wheelchair travelers: Two great websites with advice & useful information for those in wheelchairs
Exploring the World: Wheelchair travelers guide
Skyscanner: 35+ useful facts, tips, and advice for renting a wheelchair-accessible vehicle
Wheelchair traveler.org: tips for those traveling with wheelchairs
Wireless passwords from airports around the world
Travel Insurance (don’t leave home without it!):
Squaremouth….Compare hundreds of travel insurance policies from 21 providers with 59,336 reviews
Planning Flights:
Airfare Watchdog: Shop for the best fares
Travelocity: Another way to find great fares
Flight Seat selection & Frequent Flier sites
Expertflyer: this website can help you get the seat you want.
Frequent fliers: check out thepointsguy.com for great advice.
Seat Guru: great source for airline seat info, user flight reviews and more.
Hotel booking sites
There are some really bad ones out there, so be sure to check the reviews of the booking website itself. The ones we recommend have great reviews overall.
Tripadvisor: grand-daddy of them all for great reviews (but not the only game in town).
Currency and credit cards
U.S. News Money: Find the best credit card with no foreign transaction fee to save money while traveling abroad (U.S. citizens)
Catholic Books, Jewelry, Gifts
Ignatius Press: Books, Magazines, Films, Music, Audio, Art
Holy Art: Statues, Icons, Incense, Monastery Products*, Gifts *Monastery food items cannot be shipped to U.S.A.
Love and Messiness: Catholic gifts
The Catholic Company: the leading online Catholic books and gifts store.
Church Furnishings
Fynders-Keepers: Great selection of genuine items sold on consignment (altar rails, retablos statues & much more).
Gifts (not necessarily Catholic)
Baby gift baskets: not Catholic, a secular company that offers great gifts..and so far as we can tell, they know the difference between boys and girls!
Some of our favorite Catholic Sites: (not necessarily travel-related)
Aleteia: News, inspirational stories and more.
Catholic 365: Great Catholic articles
CatholiCity: Home to popular free Catholic CDs and novels, Catholic news and commentary, the Best Catholic Links on the web. Worth a visit.
Catholic Cross Bearers Motorcycle Ministry: To provide a Catholic evangelistic presence in the motorcycling world and to all those who are in the streets or imprisoned; and to provide a riding group for Catholic Christian men and women for fellowship and ministry.
CatholicCulture.org: Catholic news and commentary
Catholicjobs.com: great employment resource for Catholics.
Catholic Cuisine: recipes for celebrating the feast and seasons of the liturgical year.
Catholics Come Home.org: rediscover the truth, wonder and mystery of the Catholic faith.
Catholic Extension Service: Serving rural America
Catholic Grandparents Association (U.K.)
Catholic Grandparents Association (U.S.A.)
Catholic Icing: Homeschool resources, crafts and more
Catholic Land Movement: a Movement out of the towns and back to the country.
Catholic Match: Catholic dating for all ages
CatholicParents.org: Raising Catholic children in today’s crazy world.
Catholic Rural Life: Catholic Rural Life Chapters… a group of individuals committed to upholding and supporting rural Catholic culture
Catholic Search engine: This search engine provides a wide range of Roman Catholic sites.
Catholic World View Fellowship: Mission trips and Education
ChurchPop: Fun & interesting articles (part of EWTN)
Crisis Magazine: A Voice for the Faithful Catholic Laity
DecentFilms.com: movie reviews you can trust from a Catholic perspective.
Dynamic Catholic: Great articles and news from Mathew Kelly and others
Epicpew.com: Catholic news and articles of interest concerning the Church
Fish on Fridays: Youtube channel with interesting information on Saints
FOCUS: (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) Winning the hearts of college students
Forte Catholic: established in 2015 to answer a few simple questions:
What does the life of a Catholic who is striving to grow in holiness, at any stage in that process, look like? What do a daily prayer life, holy friendships, spiritual growth, getting connected with the church(parish, groups, individuals), etc. look like and how do we do that? Be sure to check out their podcasts.
FyndersKeepers: Brokerage & Church Supply. Everything from antique altars to stained glass and more….a great website for bargains.
Grandly: Grandly equips grandparents to pass on their faith to their grandchildren.
Good Catholic Youtube Channel: diverse selection of Catholic videos
Grace before Meals: Fr. Leo Patalinghug’s great site dedicated to Catholic cooking & travel
Jennifer Fulwiler: Catholic mom & blogger
Kolbe Academy: Catholic Classical Homeschooling
Knights of the Holy Eucharist: founded by Mother Mary Angelica on July 25, 1998
Marge Fenelon: Catholic wife, mother, award-winning author and journalist, blogger, and speaker.
MaryPages: Marian apparitions around the world.
Morning Glory: Early morning news & commentary on EWTN.
Opus Sanctorum Angelorum: Great website about the angels.
Our Lady’s Ranch: Catholic Family Homesteading
Relevant Radio: Great Catholic radio programs
Saints, Feasts, Family: combining Saint of the Day with some great recipes!
Santa Nomina: Thoughts on Catholic baby naming.
Select to Give: A charity providing financial assistance to the small Christian population in the Holy Land.
Sent Ventures: ecosystem built for Catholic founders and leaders that unite Faith, business acumen, robust resources and a vibrant network to supercharge your company’s growth & impact.
Sonrise Morning Show: Great show from EWTN.
Spirit Daily: News & Commentary.
Station of the Cross Radio Network: Great Catholic programming
The Catholic Best: Our mission is to help individuals discover the best Catholic…EVERYTHING! Whether someone is looking for a new Catholic podcast, online resource or product OR they are wanting to find a local Catholic doctor, lawyer…whatever!
The one thing we know is that there are so many AWESOME people out there doing so many AWESOME things. Our mission is to shine a light on their efforts and help others find and support the good work they are doing.
The Catholic CEO: How to build a profitable Catholic business with real world, concrete steps to build and operate a real, successful business. Henry Kutarna’s years of wisdom in small, daily chunks so you can apply it to your business without being overwhelmed.
The Imperfect Lotus: Homemaking, Food, Mom Life, Homeschooling
The Miracle Hunter: Internet resource for reported miracles
The Prodigal Life Podcast: Hosted by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Nick De La Torre, Ellen Holmes Steeves-LeBlanc
Those who Mourn: points people who are grieving to the abundant treasury of goodness, truth, and beauty found in the Catholic faith.
Traditional Catholic Homestead: Blog about creating a life of simplicity and abundance in the wilds of North-Central Idaho
Veils by Lily: Mantillas
Website Development and Design:Two Jesuit High School Grads making your business thrive
Young Catholic Professionals: Founded in 2010 to help driven, Catholic professionals in their 20’s and 30’s connect with one another and grow in their Catholic faith