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Tag: Books
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Review: Dan Brown’s The Secret of Secrets
Dan Brown revolutionized the historical thriller genre when his book The Da Vinci Code was published 22 years ago, in the process elevating literary tourism in the European locations featured in the novel. Now Prague is hoping his latest in the Professor Robert Langdon series, The Secret of Secrets (released just last month), can do…
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Literary Travel Guide to Prague inspired by Dan Brown’s “The Secret of Secrets” novel
Prague is the shining star The Secret of Secrets of Dan Brown’s latest novel starring beloved genius Professor Robert Langdon (brought famously to the screen in the adapted film The DaVinci Code, played by Tom Hanks). Long overdue to be the featured character in a modern novel, Prague is filled with beauty and appreciation of…
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Armchair Travel to Italy
I’ve only been to the northern Italy – the lakes district and Milan. But I dream of going back to visit the rest of this gorgeous (and delicious) country and finally getting to Florence, Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Naples, Capri, Pompeii, Venice, Pisa, Cinque Terra, Genoa… yep, everything else! While I wait, my mind’s been…
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UK’s UNESCO Literary Cities
Books, bookish things, and literary places… with lots of reading to boot. These are the heart of what it takes to become designated as a City of Literature by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, better known as UNESCO. The unique places that earn UNESCO’s City of Lit label all recognize “past, present…
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2 English Bookshops You Need to Visit in Paris (& a few more bookish places to see too)
Heading to Paris and just need to get your book fix? No problem. Here are two English book stores you need to visit… along with a few more bookish places to see while you’re enjoying this jewel of a city too. Shakespeare and Company If you love books, reading and or writing… or watched or…
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Book-Inspired Way to Map Your Travel Stories
Maps have always been a way to share stories. They’re advice from one traveler to the next to go this way and see that there. We often take their storytelling purposes for granted as we rush to get from point A to B. When you think about it, a map can reveal a lot about…
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Revisiting London
Bill Bryson has a humorous outlook on life. Much like David Sedaris, I have enjoyed his work especially by audiobook, a friend telling you a good tale from their latest adventure. But when I saw Bryson’s Notes From A Small Island for a dollar at the thrift shop, I decided it was time to read…
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11+ Books to Transport You to France
I love to armchair travel through books. It can get you ready for a trip or keep you mentally holding on to that vacation state of mind. Ever since planning our first family vacation to Europe last year, I’ve been on the hunt for and reading books set in France. It had been 25 years…
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Travel Inspo Books
Check out the books below that I personally recommend to help you ignite your passion for travel. All of these books have place at the center of the story… so you can mentally take a vacation, even if you’re currently stuck in armchair-traveler mode. We’ve got them organized by region (and after the title we…
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