(Note – This is NOT a paid review; the author took all tours anonymously) A few years ago I spent two weeks traveling across Israel and the West Bank. For the most part I planned and travelled on my own. But with so many places to see (even considering how relatively small Israel is), I did participate in several day tours. There are a number of very reputable … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2022
TOP FIVE POSSIBLE LOCATIONS OF THE HOLY GRAIL
The Holy Grail, the cup from which Jesus drank during the Last Supper and which caught at least some of his blood during the Crucifixion, is (no pun intended) the Holy Grail of religious artifacts. This vessel, if it could be found and verified, would undoubtedly be the greatest treasure of the Christian faith. Its existence and location have been the subject of countless … [Read more...]
WHERE TO PRAY BEFORE THE BIG GAME
September is almost here, and so is college football season. For die-hard collegiate football fan the question is, “How can we get a little divine assistance in reaching bowl season?” Well, fear not. The Complete Pilgrim has you covered. From the SEC to the PAC12, some of the best college chapels and churches in the United States can be found at Division 1-A schools. So throw … [Read more...]
OLDEST CHURCH BUILDINGS IN AMERICA
Few things garner as much attention for an historic site then the title of ‘oldest’, and the oldest churches are certainly no exception. Determining what is, in fact, the oldest church in America is a matter of some debate, as there are many ways to consider the question. Do churches on U.S. territories count? Did they actually have to be constructed in the United States? … [Read more...]
CASTLES ON LOCATION IN THE BRITISH ISLES
Millions of visitors flock to the British Isles every year, inundating the famous castles of England, Scotland and Ireland. Countless tourists make their way to such iconic sites as Windsor Castle, Edinburg Castle, Blarney Castle, and the world’s most famous of medieval fortresses, the Tower of London. But what about Doune Castle in Scotland? Or Trim Castle in Ireland? … [Read more...]