Welcome to our Pilgrimages travel blog where you will find all our latest articles about our wonderful destinations, travel tips and inspiration.

Special Places: Jerusalem

One of the most beautiful destinations during our Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is Jerusalem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, considered sacred by Christians but also by pilgrims

Top 5 things to do and see on your Pilgrimage to Avila

The city of Avila has been a center of religious devotion since the Medieval Ages, due to its sacred shrines, as well as being home to Saint Teresa de Jesus,

History of World Youth Day

On August 2023 we will be celebrating WYD in Lisbon, Portugal, hence, before you travel on this important pilgrimage, we would like to share with you some of the most

Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: The Divine Mercy Message

“Love endures everything, love is stronger than death, love fears nothing” - Saint Faustina Kowalska Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska was a Catholic nun born in Glogowiec, Poland, on August 25,

Saint Francis of Assisi: Patron Saint of Italy

“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” - Saint Francis of Assisi As part of our popular pilgrimage to Italy, there is a

11 interesting facts about Medjugorje

Are you about to go on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a beautiful city of peace and renewal? In this blog we are going to tell you 11 interesting facts about

7 beautiful day trips from Fatima

Fatima, in Portugal, is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations, receiving millions of pilgrims and visitors each year. If you're spending more than just a brief time in the

Our accommodation in Medjugorje

Medjugorje, a village in Bosnia-Herzegovina, is one of our most popular pilgrimages and a lifetime experience for all devout Catholics. At Joe Walsh Tours we want to make sure our

Beautiful places to see in San Giovanni Rotondo

San Giovanni Rotondo, a small town in the province of Foggia, in southern Italy, is one of the most important centers of pilgrimage for Catholics. Every year thousands of pilgrims

Divine Mercy Pilgrimage: 6 Important shrines to visit

Today we would like to introduce you to some of the most important shrines to visit during our Divine Mercy Pilgrimage, following in the footsteps of Saint Faustina Kowalska, and

Special Places: Gavarnie

Today, Caroline Trainor, who leads our team in Lourdes, shares some history about Gavarnie and its many sites to visit. As part of our pilgrimage to Lourdes, there is an

Things to see on your pilgrimage to Cascia

Located in the Italian Province of Perugia in Umbria, Cascia is important in the history of Catholic Christianity and the Roman Catholic Church because it is the birthplace of Saint

Spectacular Cathedrals of Spain

Religious architecture, from tiny chapels to magnificent cathedrals, is an integral part of the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Spain, one of our favourite destinations and land of pilgrimage

9 Things to do and see in Lourdes

Lourdes has been one of the most important Marian shrines in Europe since Our Lady appeared to Saint Bernadette in the 19th century with thousands of pilgrims visiting the town

Mass in Santiago de Compostela

Attending mass in Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is a very special part of any pilgrimage to the city of Saint James. The Cathedral hosts several services each day, as well

Things to do in Medjugorje

Medjugorje is a tiny village in Bosnia & Herzegovina but welcomes thousands of pilgrims each year looking to visit its main religious sites and meet the visionaries. Today we share

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