Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
Off-the-beaten-path Paris: free literary sites to escape the crowds
For literary travel fans, here are 6 unusual things to do in Paris, and best of all, they’re free! Build your own literary tour of Paris.
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Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Apr 13
- 7 min
Boekhandel Dominicanen: Europe's unique cathedral bookstore
Hidden in Maastricht, Netherlands is the Boekhandel Dominicanen, a unique bookstore housed in a gothic cathedral from the 13th century.
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Mar 13
- 13 min
Visiting Chateau d’If, the beautiful Count of Monte Cristo Prison
The Chateau d'If, aka the "Count of Monte Cristo prison," is a can't miss site in Marseille, France, made famous by Alexandre Dumas.
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Feb 25
- 8 min
The World's Most Beautiful Bookstore: Visiting Livreria Lello in Porto, Portugal
You can’t visit Porto without visiting Livreria Lello, one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores. Did it really inspire JK Rowling?
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Feb 2
- 10 min
Heididorf in Maienfeld, Switzerland: A Day Trip from Zurich
A visitor's guide to Heididorf, Heidi's home in Switzerland. Maienfeld is an idyllic town in the Swiss Alps perfect for literary travelers.
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Jan 27
- 10 min
How to Visit Hamlet's Castle in Denmark
Did you know that Hamlet's Castle is an actual place you can visit in Denmark? Kronborg Castle is a great literary travel destination.
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Jan 18
- 8 min
The Sherlock Holmes Museum: A Visitor’s Guide
221b Baker Street, London is the famous fictional address of Sherlock Holmes. In real life, it's the site of the Sherlock Holmes Museum.
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Jan 10
- 5 min
London's Best Afternoon Tea for book lovers: The Library
The Library is London's best afternoon tea with a view. Set in a library of oak bookshelves, with delicious food and views of Big Ben.
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Dec 27, 2022
- 5 min
Istanbul's Secondhand Book Bazaar: A Visitor's Guide
While almost everyone knows about Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, the Sahaflar Carsisi or secondhand book bazaar is one of Istanbul's hidden gems.
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Dec 14, 2022
- 5 min
6 Amsterdam bookstores to fall in love with
Amsterdam is a postcard perfect city full of charming bookstores to explore. Find out which English language bookstores to visit in Amsterda
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Sep 27, 2022
- 8 min
7 Beautiful Bookstores to Visit in Paris, France
For those in the know, Paris is really the City of Books! Check out these new 7 beautiful Paris bookstores to visit on your next trip.
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Jul 19, 2021
- 11 min
12 Must-Read Books Set in Italy (fiction and non-fiction)
What follows is a list of what I've found to be some of the best books set in Italy. I recommend reading as many of these as you can before
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Jan 15, 2021
- 6 min
5 Writers' houses that offer virtual museum tours: the best of the best
For those who love travel (including literary travel), staying at home during the COVID-19 lockdown was all the more punishing because of...
Constance M, A Well-Read Wanderer
- Dec 10, 2020
- 7 min
Everything You Need to Know about Visiting Charles Dickens' Home & Museum in London
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