Paris might be known as the City of Light or the City of Love, but for those in the know, Paris is really the City of Books! Paris is a book lover’s dream destination. You can’t throw a croissant in Paris without hitting a bookstore (this…
You’re probably doing your Greece travel wrong. Reading books set in Greece is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in Greek history and culture before, during, and after your trip. But, how do you know which are the best books set in Greece? Which…
When searching for what to see in Prague, there’s one thing you shouldn’t overlook — the beautiful and unique Prague libraries. Sometimes called the “City of a Hundred Spires,” Prague is known for its rich history and iconic architecture (I bet you can picture those red…
Across the bridge from Old Town Prague, a bookish-minded visitor can make their way to one of my favorite and most unique things to do in Prague: visit the incredible Strahov monastery library. Actually, if we are going to be precise, at the Strahov Monastery, a…
Have you seen pictures of the incredible infinite book tunnel and wondering how you can see it in person? The book tunnel sculpture you’ve likely seen around on social media is actually located in Prague, and it’s even more impressive in person. So if you’re heading…
Are you a bookworm visiting Prague and wondering if there’s any place you can find English bookstores in Prague? The answer is, yes! Prague might be famous for its gothic spires and raucous nightlife, but there’s a lot to do in Prague for traveling book lovers…
Whether you’re new to traveling or just looking to update your travel gear, it can be overwhelming to decide what to purchase. It’s hard to know what’s worth spending extra money on and what isn’t, especially for those of us on a budget. I’m an avid…
A wise traveler knows an Athens trip isn’t complete without visiting the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion for some gorgeous sunset views. But the Temple of Poseidon can be tricky to reach from Athens, as it’s located a good way outside the city. One of…
There are so many Athens bookshops to choose from, where can a bookish traveler even begin? First of all, I’ll acknowledge that this is an excellent problem to have. In that way, it reminds me of the bookish “problem” of Paris: so many Paris bookshops on…
Everyone knows to visit the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, but what about off the beaten path Paris? For fans of literary travel, I’m here with 6 unusual things to do in Paris, and best of all, they’re all free! I’ve been traveling all…
Should you ever find yourself in the charming college town of Maastricht, Netherlands, googling “bookstores near me,” you will be in for a surprise and an absolute treat: a grand, memorable bookstore housed inside a 13th-century gothic cathedral. Yes, you read that right. The Boekhandel Dominicanen…
Of all the literary sites to visit in France, the Chateau d’If, aka the “Count of Monte Cristo prison,” has been high on my literary travel bucket list for a while. Now that I’ve finally gotten to visit it, I’m sharing everything you need to know…