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Article: Books for spiritual pilgrims.(TRAVEL)(Book review)
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- National Catholic Reporter
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- January 23, 2009
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This new edition of Kevin J. Wright's popular Europe's Monastery and Convent Guesthouses: a Pilgrim's Travel Guide contains information about religious houses where travelers can stay in 17 countries, including France, England, Ireland, Austria and Italy. Monasteries are organized by country, and each short entry gives information on how to get there, including the nearest train station; what religious services one can attend when there; how many rooms are available; whether it accepts only men or only women; and how to contact the house and make a reservation. Some monasteries, especially well-known places like Iona Abbey, Scotland, are easier to contact from the United ...