A must read before a trip. ―Escape

One of the greatest travel books I have ever read. ―Peter Feibleman, author of Lilly: Reminiscences of Lillian Hellman

#1 Bestseller in Atlases & Maps

The classic guide to making travel meaningful. The Art of Pilgrimage is a travel guide full of inspiration for the spiritual traveler.

Not just for pilgrims. We are descendants of nomads. And although we no longer partake in this nomadic life, the instinct to travel remains. Whether we're planning a trip or buying a secondhand copy of Siddhartha, we're always searching for a journey, a pilgrimage. With remarkable stories from famous travelers, poets, and modern-day pilgrims, The Art of Pilgrimage is for the mindful traveler who longs for something more than diversion and escape.

Rick Steves with a literary twist. Through literary travel stories and meditations, award-winning writer, filmmaker and host of the acclaimed Global Spirit PBS series, Phil Cousineau, shows readers that travel is worthy of mindfulness and spiritual examination. Learn to approach travel with a desire for risk and renewal, practicing intentionality and being present.

Spiritual travel for the soul. If you're looking for reasons to travel, this is it. Whether traveling to Mecca or Memphis, Stonehenge or Cooperstown, one's journey becomes meaningful when the traveler's heart and imagination are open to experiencing the sacred. The Art of Pilgrimage shows that there is something sacred waiting to be discovered around us.

Inside find:

• Inspirational stories, myths, parables, and quotes from many travelers and many faiths
• How to see with the eyes of the heart
• Over 70 illustrations

If you enjoyed books like The Pilgrimage by Paulo Coelho, Unlikely Pilgrim, Zen on the Trail, or Pilgrimage─The Sacred Art, then The Art of Pilgrimage is a travel companion you'll want to have with you.

Travel shapes our identity, from ancient spiritual journeys to the modern movement of people across the globe. In his latest book, Douglas J. Brouwer, a pastor, scholar and lifelong traveler, invites readers to reflect on the profound, transformative power of travel in all its forms.

With over 40 years of pastoral ministry in the U.S. and Europe, Doug shares personal stories from his own life, from childhood road trips to leading mission teams, study tours, and pilgrimages. Whether serving international congregations in Zürich, Switzerland, and The Hague, Netherlands, or walking solo along the Camino paths of Spain and Portugal, his journeys reveal how travel reshapes our understanding of ourselves, others, and the divine.

The Traveler's Path challenges readers to go beyond tourism and embrace the spiritual dimension of travel. Through his compelling stories, Doug sparks readers' own memories of travel, or hopes for future travel, making this an ideal choice for individual reading or small-group discussion. Doug also offers readers a free, downloadable discussion guide to help spark spirited conversations.

In these chapters, Doug explores how even the most ordinary trips can teach us humility, foster empathy, and reveal deeper truths about belonging and purpose. Part memoir, part spiritual guide, and part travelogue, this book invites readers to view travel as a sacred act, where every journey becomes an opportunity for transformation. With warmth and wisdom, Doug inspires us to move beyond our comfort zones, reminding us that the road itself can lead us home.

Whether you're planning your next adventure or reflecting on journeys past, The Traveler's Path will inspire you to embrace the sacred potential of every step you take.

America's got faith! You'll find it in every state -- in grand cathedrals and tiny chapels, in miracle shrines and underwater statues, and even in blessed dirt. Finding these sacred places hasn't been easy, until now!

Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles: A Traveler's Guide to Catholic America takes you to more than 500 of the country's most intriguing holy sites, each with a riveting story to tell. Stories about:

• architecture (the interior of Guardian Angels Cathedral in Las Vegas resembles angel wings)
• religious history (at Maryland's Old Bohemia, Jesuit priests lived and worked incognito during anti-Catholic persecution)
• artifacts (the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia holds an original cast by Saint Catherine Labouré)
• answered prayer (from the Grasshopper Chapel in Minnesota to the Coral Miracle Church in Hawaii)
• healing places, beautiful places, hidden places, places where saints walked, and much more.

Organized by state and region, Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles can help you easily plan your vacation or pilgrimage, and find sites close to you that you've never heard of. Chapters also include Catholic trivia and color photos. Websites, phone numbers, addresses, and other pertinent information are included.

Explore Rome and Vatican City, on foot, like an expert. This informative book is your tour guide for a personalized adventure. Discover the book's twelve self-guided, half-day walking tours that reveal many of Christianity's most revered pilgrim sites and secrets, as well as Rome's unparalleled history.

Whether traveling there or simply enjoying Rome from an armchair, learn to appreciate the ultimate human drama that has always defined the Eternal City. Today, with this guide, discover the faith's grand spectacles as well as its hidden gems. This guide includes:

- Twelve convenient walking tours, with detailed, color maps;

- Almost 800 inspiring images of more than 100 important pilgrim sites;

- Thousands of historical facts regarding the Eternal City's most interesting artists, emperors, sinners and saints;

- Valuable travel tips for the thrifty, self-guided pilgrim who seeks to see and do more, on a budget!

Enjoy your Roman adventure at your own pace, with this indispensable guide!

You don't have to travel overseas to discover our Blessed Mother's miraculous love for her children. Mary's Miracles: A Traveler's Guide to Catholic America takes you to more than 50 Marian shrines, chapels, and statues, right here in the United States, each with a riveting story to tell. Stories about:

• The United States' only Church-approved Marian apparition (Champion, Wisconsin)
• A family's safe passage to America after invoking the intercession of the Star of the Sea, and the chapel they built in thanksgiving (Cheektowaga, New York)
• The Grotto, the fulfillment of a boyhood vow to do a great work for the Blessed Mother (Portland, Oregon)
• An old Spanish shrine to Our Lady of La Leche, the powerhouse of answered prayers for babies (St. Augustine, Florida)
• A priest who looked like Dean Martin and sang like Bing Crosby - and commissioned a statue as big as his love for Mary (Santa Clara, California)

Written by the author of the blockbuster Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles (OSV, 2021), this book is another must-have for all Catholic travelers. Organized by region and state, Mary's Miracles can help you easily plan your next vacation or pilgrimage and find Marian sites you haven't yet discovered. Additional features include color photos, miracle stories, and an explanation of site-specific Marian titles and devotions. Websites, phone numbers, addresses, and other information are included to help you plan your visit.

Since the Christianization of Rus' in 988, the church has been playing a significant role in the public, cultural and everyday life of Russian people. The church became a sanctuary of the lifestyle of our ancestors. Visiting the church, they would not only pray to God or take part in the sacraments, but they would also socially network, learn news, find shelter and food, and take aesthetic enjoyment of the architecture and interior decoration. Russian churches are among the most beautiful in the world and more than that they are the reflection of the Russian soul with all the greatness of their icons, frescoes, white brick walls and golden domes.

During my journeys, I visited some Russian orthodox churches in different places of the world. So, in this book, I'd like to show and tell a little bit about them.

• The author is a noted authority on the Camino pilgrimage. She has dedicated three decades to unearthing the mysteries, lore, and many-sensory experiences of this massive and ancient network of roads that are all destined for the northwest of Iberia. In addition to her five previously published books, Bahrami is also known for her essays and articles on travel, archaeology, outdoors and adventure, food and wine, spiritual, and cross-cultural themes. Bahrami's essays and articles have appeared in BBC Travel, Archaeology, Wine Enthusiast, The Bark, Bon Vivant, The Pennsylvania Gazette, National Geographic books, Expedition, Fodors.com, Transitions Abroad, and Perceptive Travel, among others


• Bahrami's original voice is something of a cross between Mary Oliver's presence and reverence, Bill Bryson's humor and irreverence, and John McPhee's observation and inquiry.


• Interest in the Camino is longstanding and growing. When Bahrami first walked the Camino in 1995, 19,821 people walked it that year. In 2019, the same year as the release of Bahrami's guidebook, Moon Camino de Santiago (Avalon Travel/Hachette), officials on the Camino estimated that nearly half a million people would complete the trail.


• The majority of Camino memoirs recount the journey of a first-time pilgrim knocking about to Santiago de Compostela, often detailing the physical challenges of the trail and the social meetings and intrigue with diverse peoples from around the world. Few go more deeply into the meaning of the road, how it transforms a person, and that it is woven with old mysteries. Those narratives that do capture these latter qualities, as does The Way of the Wild Goose, also are the most read, reread, and talked about, and popular narratives.

Solas Awards for Best Travel Writing:

• Solas Silver, 2021 for Disquiet in Lisbon in the travel and shopping category.


• Solas Honorable Mention, 2021 for On Beauty and Foie Gras.


• Solas Honorable Mention, 2015 for A Spanish Death in the Afternoon.


• Solas Bronze, 2013 for The Night Bus Across Northern Spain in the humorous travel category.


• Solas Gold, 2012 for Down a Stream in Iran and Up a Creek in Spain in the women's travel category.


• Solas Silver, 2012 for Walking to Nemiñntilde;a in the travel and transformation category.

Runner-Up Winner Travel Narrative Writing Contest, Transitions Abroad, 2008 for Feasting in Fez.

Second Place in Memoir Writing, Philadelphia Writer's Conference, 2006 for Chopping Herbs, Grinding Saffron.

Second Place in Magazine Writing, Philadelphia Writer's Conference, 2006 for The Dogs of Northern Spain.

Fulbright Grant, 1992-1993.

Saverio Gaeta provides a concise and insightful history of Jubilee celebrations, tracing the custom to biblical norms and following developments up to present day. Jubilees are joyous remembrances of God's consistent paternal intervention in human life, and a time to acknowledge a common orientation toward the encounter with his Son, Jesus Christ, who brings salvation and life in the Trinity.

Living the Jubilee is indispensable for the reader who wishes to embark on a journey of faith, to live as a pilgrim and not tourist in this life. Gaeta inspires everyone to partake of the Jubilee celebrations. He also provides everything a traveler to Rome needs to know to make this trip--public transportation routes, event schedules, how one acquires the Vatican-issued pilgrim card and tickets needed to attend many of these events, plus much more. Even if readers do not make the voyage to Rome, Gaeta's account of the Jubilee in the Catholic Church is a wondrous display of thousands of years of tradition and history that has never lost a sense of joy and gratitude for the God who remains among us. It is a remarkable keepsake and helpful even for Jubilee celebrations in parishes and local communities.

They're mostly Muslims--they'll hate you was the dire warning given to the author before she embarked upon the adventure that would change her life. Time disproved that and many other negative predictions.

In this world of East versus West or Christian versus Muslim mentalities, the real-life experiences of ESL teacher Alice Crocker disprove much of what many people expect when they become full time residents in a country, culture, or even religious environment that is not their own. With endearing, earthy wit, infinite delight in her experiences--even the embarrassing ones--and most of all deep, abiding love and respect, Alice's true stories prove that friendship knows no bounds and that being a fish out of water can be the most humbling, instructional, and meaningful experience of all.

Be encouraged to fully entrust your life to God, because a joyous adventure awaits, and open your heart to people who are foreign as individuals, not stereotypes. Because in the scope of creation and journeying through this temporary world with all its joys and promise, struggle and uncertainty, Alice and her beloved Indonesian friends, students and colleagues prove that we are all in this together.

Travel shapes our identity, from ancient spiritual journeys to the modern movement of people across the globe. In his latest book, Douglas J. Brouwer, a pastor, scholar and lifelong traveler, invites readers to reflect on the profound, transformative power of travel in all its forms.

With over 40 years of pastoral ministry in the U.S. and Europe, Doug shares personal stories from his own life, from childhood road trips to leading mission teams, study tours, and pilgrimages. Whether serving international congregations in Zürich, Switzerland, and The Hague, Netherlands, or walking solo along the Camino paths of Spain and Portugal, his journeys reveal how travel reshapes our understanding of ourselves, others, and the divine.

The Traveler's Path challenges readers to go beyond tourism and embrace the spiritual dimension of travel. Through his compelling stories, Doug sparks readers' own memories of travel, or hopes for future travel, making this an ideal choice for individual reading or small-group discussion. Doug also offers readers a free, downloadable discussion guide to help spark spirited conversations.

In these chapters, Doug explores how even the most ordinary trips can teach us humility, foster empathy, and reveal deeper truths about belonging and purpose. Part memoir, part spiritual guide, and part travelogue, this book invites readers to view travel as a sacred act, where every journey becomes an opportunity for transformation. With warmth and wisdom, Doug inspires us to move beyond our comfort zones, reminding us that the road itself can lead us home.

Whether you're planning your next adventure or reflecting on journeys past, The Traveler's Path will inspire you to embrace the sacred potential of every step you take.

This book is a labor of our (author's) devotion to Bhagwan Jagannath for 'He' has touched our lives in miraculous ways. Ahmedabad Rathyatra is 'His' venturing out to meet his devotees, an unparalleled event in scale, grace, and popularity.

Through this book, we humbly attempt to capture the essence that is beyond words. We hope that your life also takes a blissful turn while reading this book as ours did in the process of writing it. May 'His' blessing shower on you as you read it and transform your lives for the better.

The history of Sri Jagannathji temple, Indian culture, and traditions are beautifully depicted. Every subject has been written with great care and attention and builds on the personal experience of the Commissioner of Police.

- Mahamandaleshwar Mahantshri Dilipdasji Guru RameshwardasjiShri Jagannathji Mandir, Ahmedabad

The book stands out as a definitive work on one of India's most iconic festivals. It is a well-researched, beautifully illustrated, and engagingly written book that offers a thorough understanding of Rathyatra's history, cultural significance, and contemporary celebration. Authored with meticulous detail, the book delves into the annual celebration of Rathyatra, offering an immersive experience that blends academic rigor with narrative flair.

- Sri Jaganmohan Krishna DasaPresident, Hare Krishna Movement Ahmedabad (ISKCON)

May your words serve as a guiding light, illuminating the hearts and minds of readers, and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the divine journey of Bhagwan Jagannath. May your book inspire countless souls to embark on their own spiritual pilgrimage, drawing closer to the divinepresence that permeates every aspect of life.

- Goswami Shri Madhusudanlalji Mahoday (Shri Tilak Bava)Goswami Haveli - Asarva Bethak

Weiner, a longtime spiritual voyeur and inveterate traveler, realizes that while he has been privy to a wide range of religious practices, he's never seriously considered these concepts in his own life. Face to face with his own mortality, and spurred on by the question of what spiritual principles to impart to his young daughter, he decides to correct this omission, undertaking a worldwide exploration of religions and hoping to come, if he can, to a personal understanding of the divine.

The journey that results is rich in insight, humor, and heart. Willing to do anything to better understand faith, and to find the god or gods that speak to him, he travels to Nepal, where he meditates with Tibetan lamas and a guy named Wayne. He sojourns to Turkey, where he whirls (not so well, as it turns out) with Sufi dervishes. He heads to China, where he attempts to unblock his chi; to Israel, where he studies Kabbalah, sans Madonna; and to Las Vegas, where he has a close encounter with Raelians (followers of the world's largest UFO-based religion).

At each stop along the way, Weiner tackles our most pressing spiritual questions: Where do we come from? What happens when we die? How should we live our lives? Where do all the missing socks go? With his trademark wit and warmth, he leaves no stone unturned. At a time when more Americans than ever are choosing a new faith, and when spiritual questions loom large in the modern age, Man Seeks God presents a perspective on religion that is sure to delight, inspire, and entertain.

Winner: New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards and Seven Sisters Book Awards
This full-color illustrated book of poetry chronicles the author's 500-mile solo pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Daily poetic reflections recount the joys, physical challenges, humor, and locations of the long-distance walk, and explore the larger metaphor of the spiritual journey. The meditations, photographs and other art work document the daily walk from one town to the next, the experience of staying in hostels called albergues, of trying to sleep amidst snoring pilgrims, of meeting strangers from around the world who become friends. Each page celebrates the unfolding blessings that come from carrying only what is needed and from learning to recognize the abundance of grace in ordinary life. This book is a beautiful and inspiring companion for those contemplating or returning from pilgrimage, for the curious armchair reader who may want to follow the walk from hostel to hostel along the ancient Camino, as well as for those interested in the journey of the human soul.

Bestselling author Brian D. McLaren followed his love of nature (specifically, tortoises) all the way to the Galapagos Islands. There, he paid close attention to the flora and fauna around him but also to what was happening within him, how the natural world awakened his soul in a way that organized religion could not. McLaren's descriptions of birds and reptiles, fish and flowers sing; he walks in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and grieves that Darwin has been demonized by his fellow Christians; and he reflects on how his own faith has evolved in the years since he left the pastorate.

McLaren writes in the spirit of Aldo Leopold and Wendell Berry, weaving together the spiritual and the material. Even though most readers will never visit the Galapagos Islands, they can travel with McLaren and experience the beauty and fragility of this extraordinary place.

Embark on a Life-Altering Pilgrimage

Discover Rome's profound religious significance and cultural heritage in Jubilee 2025: A Spiritual Journey Through Rome. This comprehensive guide delves into the heart of the 2025 Jubilee, a significant event in the Catholic Church that occurs every 25 years, offering readers an immersive experience of one of the most critical events in the Catholic Church.

• Historical Insights: Learn about the rich history of the Jubilee, from its biblical origins to its evolution in the modern era. Understand how this event has shaped and continues to influence the spiritual lives of millions.
• Pilgrimage of the Seven Churches: Explore in-depth the sacred tradition of the Pilgrimage of the Seven Churches, with detailed descriptions and spiritual reflections on St. Peter's Basilica, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. John Lateran, Santa Maria Maggiore, St. Lawrence Outside the Walls, St. Sebastian Outside the Walls, and Holy Cross in Jerusalem.
• Cultural Exploration: Gain insights into Rome's unique blend of ancient and contemporary culture. Discover how the city prepares for the Jubilee, from infrastructure and logistics to international collaborations.
• Spiritual Reflections: Engage with personal testimonies and spiritual reflections that capture the essence of the Jubilee. Learn how this event fosters individual growth, redemption, and a deeper connection to faith.
• Practical Information: Benefit from practical tips on traveling to Rome, navigating the city's sacred sites, and making the most of your pilgrimage experience.

Authored by Alexander Bennett, a seasoned writer and esteemed authority on religious and cultural events, this book offers a unique blend of historical scholarship and heartfelt spiritual guidance. Alexander's profound understanding of the Catholic faith and Rome's cultural landscape ensures readers a genuinely enriching and transformative experience.

• Historical Insights: Provides detailed historical background on the Jubilee and its evolution over the centuries.
• Spiritual Reflections: Includes personal testimonies and reflections that offer deep spiritual insights and guidance.
• Practical Tips: Offers practical advice for pilgrims, including travel tips, cultural etiquette, and must-see sites in Rome.
• Comprehensive Overview: Covers the significance of the Seven Churches Pilgrimage and other important religious sites in Rome.
• Accessible Language: Written in a clear and engaging style, making complex theological concepts accessible to all readers.

Be a Part of a Global Community of Pilgrims: Get Your Copy Today and Begin Your Journey!

Perfect for scholars, travelers, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of faith, history, and culture that defines the Jubilee and the eternal city of Rome. Whether you're planning to attend the 2025 Jubilee, wish to deepen your understanding of this significant event, or simply have a passion for religious and cultural events, Jubilee 2025: A Spiritual Journey Through Rome is your ultimate guide. Download now and start your pilgrimage!

Cities of the Dead takes us on a tour of memorial sites, ranging from monastic settlements to grand cathedrals, Shinto shrines to Gothic chapels, tombs and crypts. Enjoy tales of myths and monsters, grave-robbers, pilgrimages, spiritual retreats, remembrance and community. Marvel in cemeteries with a hundred thousand to a handful of graves which feature famous headstones, weeping angels, ocean views, woodlands, thousands of glowing lanterns and a tomb of poets.

From London's famous Highgate Cemetery, which houses famous names from Karl Marx to Malcolm McLaren, George Eliot to Christina Rosetti, to Hawaii's breathtaking Valley of the Temples, this book spans the globe to bring you the most fascinating, intriguing and evocative cemeteries across cultures and continents.

Together with evocative images, the stories behind these notable burial sites bring these sanctuaries to life, detailing the features that make them special, highlighting both similarities and differences between time periods, religions and cultures, and showing how cemeteries are about and for the living as much as the dead.