Heidiland in Maienfeld, Switzerland is an idyllic day trip from Zurich, equally perfect for fans of literary travel and those looking for amazing Alps views. Maienfeld, Switzerland is the real-life Alpine village that inspired the classic children’s novel, Heidi, by Johanna Spyri: “The pretty little Swiss…
Did you know that Hamlet’s Castle is an actual place you can visit in Denmark? Kronborg Castle is a great literary travel destination
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…
Thomas Hardy was a Victorian writer with some serious baggage. Then again, name one who wasn’t! From surprising career changes, to a wife he didn’t love until she died, to a split burial (it’s as ick as it sounds), Hardy had a fascinating life and death….
I’m on a mission to get more people to read underrated American author Edith Wharton. She is an author who is more brilliant than she is given credit for, and I’ve been loving working my way through her novels, memoir, and non-fiction. Let’s start off with…
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…
For people looking for an easy weekend getaway from Washington DC, Baltimore, or Richmond, look no further than Staunton, Virginia. It’s a seriously underrated small town. There’s tons of things to do in Staunton, including multiple literary attractions for book lovers. It’s one of my favorite…