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29/09/2024

Our Turkish Tapestry is well underway. It looks pretty fun!

17/09/2024

Join us online to meet Kate Bracks our fabulous tour host for our culinary tour of Portugal and Spain: Iberian Feast, departing in May 2025.
We will cover the day to day itinerary & explain what is included, and not included, as well as answer any questions.
If you love food, wine, travel, fun & fellowship then this is for you!
Zoom Meeting is scheduled for Thursday 3 October at 7.30pm AEST
Register your place at https://www.trybooking.com/CVAPH
https://selah.au/trip/gastronomy/

17/09/2024

The Swiss do everything well! Check out the Zurich Christmas Market Travel Guide - this is where we will conclude our 2025 Christmas Markets Tour. The handmade Christmas gifts at the Christkindl Market look especially good. ❄️🎄😋
https://selah.au/trip/christmas_markets/

Zürich is full of beautiful Christmas markets! There are so many, that you would need a whole afternoon to explore them all. The first market that you need t...

16/09/2024

CHRISTMAS MARKET FOOD!
Oh boy this is a huge part of visiting the Christmas markets. From a gooey raclette, potato pancakes, sausage of every kind, smoked salmon over the fire pit, followed by crepes, waffles, donuts and washed down with mulled wine!
This is why dinner is NOT included on our tour 😋😋
Join us on 2025 for the best of the best Christmas markets. Earlybird discounts if you book by 30 Nov 2024.
https://selah.au/trip/christmas_markets/

Riding a carousel, seeing all the lights, shopping – it's all very nice, but most of us go to Christmas markets to stuff ourselves with food! We'll show you ...

16/09/2024

GREAT NEWS - our 2025 Camino del Norte is now guaranteed to depart! The tour starts on 16 April in Bilbao and covers 90kms of walking along the beautiful coastline of the Bay of Biscay, then inland to Santiago de Compostela.
We have a female and a male traveller looking for a room mate too.
Take some time out and enjoy this incredible pilgrims walk across Northern Spain, followed by an amazing optional extension to Portugal. Tour price starts at $4,589.00

Walk the famous Camino Way to Santiago de Compostela with other like minded people.

13/09/2024

From January 8, 2025 travellers need need to apply electronically to visit (or transit) the UK, with a 10 pound fee attached. :(
https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/travel/2024/09/11/uk-eta-form

12/09/2024

Last call to travel with Prof John Dickson to Rome and Greece in early November, discovering Early Christianity.
Visits to:
🤓The Forum, Palatine Hill and the Colosseum as we unpack the Roman Empire
🤓The Pantheon and ancient Ostia as we discover the role of the Jewish community (& their religion) in Roman times
🤓See the Acropolis and Plato's Academy in Athens as we understand Greek religion and philosophy
🤓Then in Delphi we deep dive into religious practices and how Christianity impacted this
🤓We continue to Northern Greece to Thessaloniki, Berea and Philippi looking at the arrival of Christianity into Europe
🤓Back in Athens we visit the Areopagus as we understand the apostle Paul's engagement with Greek culture.
🤓A day trip to Corinth and the teaching of Paul around eating food sacrificed to idols (as well as a bonus lecture on women in early Christianity)
🤓This epic tour then ends back in Rome as Christianity gains prominence, and continues to this day! We focus on Christian welfare and service to the poor.

https://selah.au/trip/christianity-john-dickson/

11/09/2024

STRASBOURG - reputed to be the Capital of Christmas and has been running markets since the 1500's! We enjoy 2 nights here on our 2025 Christmas Markets Tour so you get to see the many markets in this town, plus the teddy bears on the French restaurant balconies and the epic Advent Market.
https://selah.au/trip/christmas_markets/

European Christmas Markets in cities like Strasbourg, Colmar, Mainz, Hamburg, Eguisheim, Münster and many more give Christmas a magical, fairytale feel. And ...

10/09/2024

The first stop on our 2025 Christmas Markets Tour is Bruges in Belgium.
https://selah.au/trip/christmas_markets

Bruges christmas market is a small addition to all att...

10/09/2024

Cologne is one of the cities we visit on our Best of European Christmas Markets tour in November 2025.
Book before 30 November 2024 and save $250 per person.
https://selah.au/trip/christmas_markets/

09/09/2024

Are you planning on attending Royal Albert Hall in May?
If so, why not consider joining this short tour exetnsion to retreat in the Cotswolds followed by some time in Oxford. Led by our friends at St Columb's Hawthorn this revival focus time will be Spirit filled!

INFORMATION SESSIONS Overview Itinerary Highlights Map Pricing FAQ OVERVIEW ITINERARY Highlights Map Destinations Map Destinations TOUR INCLUDES Travel with like-minded people Christian Tour Leaders Option of land only package Option of upgrading to single room Meals Sights and entry fees listed OUR...

05/09/2024

We are looking for a female traveller to share with another lady on this tour of Italy & Greece in November. Could this be you, or tag a friend who you think would enjoy it?

Embark on a captivating journey through early Christianity with renowned historian Prof. John Dickson. Explore the Roman Empire's clash of pagan and Jewish traditions, trace Christianity's spread across Europe, and delve into its radical countercultural stance against Greco-Roman norms. Witness the....

03/09/2024

Are you :
🍎 a food lover
🧳enjoy travelling to other countries and cultures
🍳happy to get your hands dirty at a cooking class
🍷enjoy wine tasting
🙋‍♀️enjoy Christian fellowship
📺a Masterchef fan
Well do we have the most amazing travel experience for you!
Introducing our IBERIAN FEAST TOUR: Culinary Delights of Portugal and Spain
Departs 11 May 2025 and is being hosted by Kate Bracks, Winner of Masterchef Australia Season 3.
Join us for an ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION on Thursday 3 October at 7.30pm AEST to hear all about it.
https://selah.au/trip/gastronomy/

02/09/2024

Please pray for Israel 💔

Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv in mass protest, demanding an immediate hostage deal before more hostages are killed by Hamas.

02/09/2024

Join us on a transformative journey through the vibrant cultures and deep spiritual histories of Spain and Morocco. Set aside September 2025 to explore ancient cathedrals, walk through Moorish palaces, and immerse yourself in the unique blend of Christian and Islamic heritage that has shaped these beautiful lands.
Join us for a free online information session on Wednesday 11 September 7.30-8.30pm AEST to hear all about it, and benefit from earlybird discounts.
https://selah.au/trip/spain_morocco_2025/

02/09/2024

Our Footsteps of the Apostles group are in Pergamum (Türkiye): a place where Christian’s held fast amidst strong pagan influence. “I know where you live - where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name.” Revelation 2:13

28/08/2024

Why do you travel?
Jost Krippendorf reminds us that “every individual tourist builds up or destroys human values while travelling”. We all make choices about how we travel, and about the tours and opportunities that we decide to embark on. We have choices about where and how we travel. Something to ponder. Selah.

28/08/2024

Are you visiting London on your next holiday?
If so please consider supporting Unseen Tours. These are guided walks of London with the guides being local people who have experienced homelessness. What a wonderful initiative :)

Have fun with your team in a high quality quiz, curated by our brilliant walking tour guides who being formerly homeless have unmatched knowledge of London.

27/08/2024

Embark on a journey of a lifetime in 2025 with our carefully curated tours! Whether you're seeking the icy wilderness of Antarctica in February, the spiritual paths of the Camino del Norte in April, or the rich historical landscapes of Greece and Turkey following the Footsteps of the Apostles, we've got an adventure for you.

In May, join us for a unique Central Australia Walk in Comfort or indulge in the flavours of the Iberian Peninsula on our culinary tour with MasterChef winner Kate Bracks. September brings the enchanting blend of Spain & Morocco, as well as another opportunity to experience the Camino.

And as the year draws to a close, immerse yourself in literary inspiration with our C.S. Lewis Christian Writers tour of the UK, paired perfectly with the magical Christmas Markets of Europe in November.

Don't miss out on these extraordinary experiences—book your 2025 adventure now!
https://selah.au/trip-type/tour/
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Selah offers Christians opportunities to go deeper and know God better, through travel.

27/08/2024

Emirates is expanding across Australia :)

Brisbane: Emirates will upgrade its second daily flight EK430/EK431 between Dubai and Brisbane to an A380 starting from 1 October 2024.

Adelaide: Recommencing 28 October 2024, Emirates will relaunch its daily service between Dubai and the South Australian capital.
Operating daily on Emirates Boeing 777-200LR aircraft with 38 Business Class seats and 264 seats in Economy Class.

Perth: Commencing 1 December 2024, Emirates will be adding a second daily service between Dubai and Perth. This additional Perth service will be operated by Emirates Boeing 777-300ER.

26/08/2024

For too long airlines have not taken care or responsibility for their actions when it comes to compensating travellers for cancelled or delayed flights. Here's hoping this change is for the better!

A long-awaited blueprint for the aviation sector has been handed down, with a promise to establish a charter of rights for customers to seek cash refunds when their flights are cancelled or unreasonably delayed.

23/08/2024

An opportunity to spend quality time in our own glorious backyard. Please join us to hear all about our Central Australia Walk in May 2025. We will meet online on Monday 9 September from 7.30-8.30pm AEST to hear all about this incredible walk, the impeccable pre set camp sites and the delicious meals prepared for us. We will spend time with traditional owners, learn about bush foods and indigenous culture.
If you love being in the great outdoors, but also like to be comfortable, then this walk is for you!
Register your attedance at the online meeting on the tour page.
https://selah.au/trip/larapinta-2025/

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21/08/2024

Join us next Wednesday night 28 August 7.30-8.30pm AEST to hear all about our 2025 Footsteps of the Apostles tour of Greece and Turkiye departing 21 April 2025!
Led by Tim and Merridie Costello, this trip will be amazing - hot air ballooning over Cappadocia, the island of Patmos where John wrote Revelation, plus Athens, Istanbul and so much more!
Register your attendance on the Info night link on the tour page.
https://selah.au/trip/costello2025/

21/08/2024

How exciting is this!! Dr Rory Shiner will be leading our 2025 C.S. Lewis Christian Writers Tour PLUS an extension to the best Christmas markets in Europe.
Rory studied Arts (English and Anthropology) at the University of Western Australia and theology at Moore College in Sydney. His PhD is on the life and work of Australian scholar and church leader Archbishop Donald Robinson. He is senior pastor of Providence City Church in Perth, where he lives with his wife, Susan, and their four boys. He has written books on Union with Christ, Jesus’ resurrection, and the Apostles’ Creed. His most recent book, Forgiven Forever, is an exploration of what the Bible says about the death of Jesus. Rory is the Chair of the TGC Australia Council.
Rory is a life-long devotee of the writings of C. S. Lewis, and has spent several (short, happy) stints as a visiting scholar at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. He is excited to be sharing his passionate interest in Lewis, Chesterton, and mid-century German theologians (especially Bonhoeffer and Barth) with the tour!

A saving of $250 applies if you book by 31 October, and you can do the full tour 14-30 November, or just the UK tour or just the Christmas market portion.
Space is limited to only 18 people for the UK tour due to retreat facilities in the Cotswolds) so don't delay and book and pay a deposit now.
https://selah.au/trip/c-s-lewis-christian-writers-2025/

15/08/2024

We are thrilled to have Tim & Merridie Costello lead another Footsteps of the Apostles tour through Greece and Turkiye in 2025.
Here is what some past travellers have said about this experience:
"My highlights were visiting Ephesus and Cappadocia. The latter for the balloon ride and the underground city. Ephesus, like many of the other ancient cities we visited, gave such an insight into life in Paul’s times and will forever change how I read the Bible. My enthusiasm for reading the Bible has been multiplied a hundred fold!"

"Lots of relaxed and happy meals; interacting with the mixed group different backgrounds; humour in the group; the final service together in Patmos; the Patmos cave - emotional reflections on St John; Cappadocia accommodation! Literally being where St Paul had been, realising the struggle of early faith communities. The celebration at the stream where Paul baptised Lydia; Kusadasi and Patmos - sublime environments."

"It was fabulous to see many places where Paul and others visited which assisted the Bible become more alive when I read and will read it. Spending time with the group was fabulous. Visiting Gallipoli where my grandfather served was moving."

"The balloon ride in Cappadocia was incredible. The Cave of the Apocalypse on Patmos was very moving."

Join us ONLINE to hear all about the 2025 tour and meet the Costellos.
Wednesday 28 August at 7.30pm AEST. Register your attendance on the tour page.

https://selah.au/trip/costello2025/