Thorns on the Mount of Beatitudes

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Terry was sitting beside her husband at the outdoor Mass we attended on the Mount of Beatitudes. She leaned into Chris’ side and felt the joy of praying the Mass with him, the enormity of hearing the words of the…

Glacial Peaks, Alpine Creeks, Gunslingers and Gold Miners: How the West Was Lost Part 1

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Editor’s note: Guest contributor Chris Capolino regularly shares her family adventures with us. As a homeschooler who loves to travel, she brings a fun, family-oriented perspective with her trips! Lisa…

Our Trip to Hannibal, Missouri: A Mark Twain Study

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Editor’s note: Today, we welcome guest contributor Chris Capolino to Catholic Tourist. Chris will be sharing regularly family adventures with us. As a homeschooler who loves to travel, she brings a fun, family-oriented perspective with her trips! Lisa…

Muskegon, Michigan

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Today, Jen Steed of Happy Little Homemaker shares a midwestern destination that features attractions the entire family will enjoy.…

Top 25 “Travelers’ Choice” Landmarks – How Many Have You Seen?

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TripAdvisor recently announced their 2013 “Travelers’ Choice” Top 25 World Landmarks list…. I was surprised in viewing the list that I have had the privilege of traveling to seven of the top sites listed.

Birmingham, Alabama

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This week, I had the distinct privilege of spending a few days in Birmingham, Alabama…. At the moment, the real reason for my “mission” to “the Magic City” remains under wraps.

Bass Lake, California

A view of Bass Lake from the back of the resort. Rent a boat at this dock or bring your own.

Nestled in the Sierra National Forest less than an hour from my home town of Fresno, California is the perfect getaway: Bass Lake. Yesterday, I shared my hotel review of The Pines Resort, the perfect play for a short or…

A Day in San Francisco

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Another video, this time from San Francisco……

Ave Maria Grotto

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One of my all-time favorite destinations is Ave Maria Grotto… in Cullman, Alabama. I made the following video a few years ago

Israel Day 2: Jaffa, Caesarea, Haifa, Nazareth

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Today was an amazing and full day of touring and praying around Israel. As I write this in the lobby of my Nazareth hotel, I am definitely feeling the lack of sleep, but my heart is full of peace and…