Are you a Potter fan heading to London and want to check out all the London Harry Potter locations you can? One of the most time-friendly ways to see Harry Potter filming locations in London in a short period of time is to take a Harry…
For many people, “Manchester City” is practically synonymous with its football club. But for those book loving people, Manchester City is an absolute treasure trove of literary travel destinations to explore. Just about anyone can name a few famous authors who called London home, but you…
When looking for the best libraries in Manchester, England, don’t overlook the unassuming Portico Library. This Manchester staple has been around for two hundred years, and though it’s now open to anyone who wants to visit, it once was only open to Manchester’s wealthy men —…
I’m going to let you in on a secret: the John Rylands Library in Manchester, England is the first place I’ve visited that actually made me feel like I was walking the halls of Hogwarts. As a lifelong Harry Potter fan, I’ve visited my fair share…
Chetham’s Library, the oldest public library in England, is one of the most fascinating destinations in Manchester. But this isn’t just any stuff old library. It’s been home to notorious 16th century sorcerers, political innovators, ghosts, and even the Devil Himself, if stories are to be…
Manchester, England is an amazing destination for book lovers. In addition to the several incredible, historic libraries, and the authors like Elizabeth Gaskell who called it home, there are tons of amazing Manchester bookstores. If you’ve been here before, you already know I’m all about literary…
84 Plymouth Grove in Manchester, UK is home to a literary sight that’s sorely underrated: the Elizabeth Gaskell House. No trip to Manchester is complete with stopping to pay tribute to this unparalleled Victorian writer. On a recent trip to Manchester, I had the privilege of…
221B Baker Street, London — one of the most famous addresses in all of literature, an address you likely recognize immediately as the home of Sherlock Holmes and his partner in crime detection, Dr. John Watson. What you may not know is that this famous fictional…
Afternoon tea is a quintessentially British tradition and one you can’t leave the UK without experiencing for yourself. I’ve never reviewed an afternoon tea on this blog before, but after going to The Library afternoon tea London, I couldn’t help myself! Afternoon tea at the Library…
Are you bored at home and wondering what bookish locations offer virtual museum tours? For those who love travel, staying at home during the COVID-19 lockdown was brutal. However, one positive outcome was the increased availability of armchair travel opportunities. During COVID lockdown, I entertained myself…
The Dickens House Museum at 48 Doughty Street is one of my favorite attractions in London. And that’s saying a lot, as I’ve studied abroad there and visited several times since. If you’ve been wondering whether the Charles Dickens house is worth visiting or not, I’m…