London is a mecca for book lovers and fans of all types of literature. There are enough bookish attractions to fill up months worth of exploring. I should know — I lived there during my undergraduate for a semester and still go back several times a…
For fans of Jane Austen, Bath, England is a must-do literary pilgrimage. Jane Austen lived in Bath off and on from 1801-1807 at a number of residences throughout the city. She also set two of her novels in Bath (Northanger Abbey and Persuasion), so it is…
Are you a Jane Austen fan wondering if it’s worth your time to visit the Jane Austen Centre in Bath, England? With popular writers like Jane Austen, who is beloved in her home country, there are so many tourist destinations that a fan could visit. As…
Did you know that you can visit the real Frankenstein castle in Germany? If you’ve been around my blog or social media, it’s no secret that I love Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. It’s an incredibly deep, philosophical novel with so much more to it than you’d…
Shakespeare fans simply cannot miss out on a bucket list experience of visiting the real life recreation of the Globe Theatre in London. Being a dedicated literary traveler, I have visited the London Globe several times over the years in just about every possible way. That’s…
Virginia Woolf called Lewes, England “the most beautiful town in the world.” It makes a perfect day trip from London by train, and there’s lots to fill a book lover’s itinerary.
Book lovers planning a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland you’re in for a treat. Edinburgh was named the world’s very first UNESCO City of Literature in 2004, and rightly so. There are few cities in the world that do more to honor their hometown writers. Hell, there…
The John Steinbeck House is a must-visit destination for any literary travel lover, and if you’ve been wanting to visit, here’s everything you need to know. Born and raised in Salinas, California, John Steinbeck’s childhood home is still in existence today and remarkably well preserved. Luckily…
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…
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…
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…
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…