Its favorite son has been gone for nearly five centuries, but Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany continues to find ways to celebrate him – and what he did to rock the world. Luther called Wittenberg home for over 35 years. He was a professor at the university, and it was here he reared his family. Besides annual…
Thousands Observe Easter and Passover in Jerusalem
Jewish Passover and Christian Holy Week are in motion this week in Jerusalem, and the Israel Ministry of Tourism has said it expects a quarter million visitors.
Thrill to Grand Canyon Easter Sunrise Drama
One of the most popular and well-attended Easter sunrise services in the nation is held at Mather Point, on the rim of the Grand Canyon.
Kirk Cameron Movie Inspires American Faith Tours
Kirk Cameron’s recent movie, Monumental: In Search of America’s National Treasure (now on DVD) has inspired one tour company – American Christian Tours (ACT) – to package family-friendly east coast tours.
Agent Patti Ryall Builds Business and Mission with Faith Travel
Like many sellers of faith travel, Patti Ryall got hooked on working the niche during a personal travel experience. After a few years of working the niche, Ryall has discovered there are many facets to this travel specialty, including custom tours for pastors. Ryall, who is owner of And Away We Go! Travel in Lake…
Special Interest Faith Travel in the 21st Century
Faith, faith-based, or religious travel in the 21st century is much more these days than traditional pilgrimage to sacred sites in Bible lands, Europe and elsewhere.
New History Channel Bible Series Will Encourage Bible Lands Travel
Pilgrims and travelers have traveled for centuries to places where Bible stories happened. And when the new 10-hour TV Bible series by television power couple Roma Downey (“Touched by an Angel”) and Mark Burnett (“Survivor”) debuts Sunday, March 3 on The History Channel, it’s likely more people will want to travel to Bible lands. …
Don’t Miss the Stunning Medieval Jewish Artifacts in Erfurt, Germany
Erfurt is best known to faith travelers for its connections to Reformer Martin Luther. The Augustinian Monastery is where Luther lived as a monk for 17 years, and the 14th century cathedral in the center city is where Luther was ordained and celebrated his first mass. But there’s something else for Luther trail takers not…
Tracing the Pilgrim Path in Pamplona
Just say “Pamplona” and the images tumble over themselves in a crazed kaleidoscope: Men and bulls running, stumbling, flailing on ancient cobblestones.
They did church in the U.S. Capitol
Many people pass through the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol with no information or awareness of the faith heritage in the foundation of America.
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