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- [Reading Retreat Weekend at The Mill Falls, Lake Winnipesaukee](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/reading-retreat-weekend-at-the-mill-falls-lake-winnipesaukee/) - What about this for an idea for a trip? Getting away to relax, read and enjoy the serenity of a lakeside resort in the mountains? Do you like to read? Does this sound like fun? You have heard of it but never tried it? We will stop with all the questions and get right to
- [Poetry and Prose in Savannah](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/poetry-and-prose-in-savannah/) - By Isabel Cristina Legarda Savannah is famous for its ghost tours, beautiful mansions, green spaces, and foodie experiences, but I visited as a literary pilgrim. The city did not disappoint. According to NPR, Savannah became a literary tourist destination after John Berendt’s besteller, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil—known to locals as “The
- [How a Founding Father Lost His Name](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/how-a-founding-father-lost-his-name/) - By Sam Sarkar Upon arriving at St. Croix's airport, I was puzzled to see "Henry E. Rohlsen Airport" instead of "Alexander Hamilton Airport," as my ticket indicated. A quick search revealed that in 1996, the legislature renamed the airport to honor Henry E. Rohlsen, a St. Croix native and Tuskegee Airman from World War II.
- [An Impromptu Stop at the Edge of the World, Finisterre: Memory, Momentum & The Mystic](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/an-impromptu-stop-at-the-edge-of-the-world-finisterre-memory-momentum-the-mystic/) - By Liz Gallagher Memory’s Unruly Nature Deborah Levy’s quote on memory struck a chord in me: "As much as I try to make the past keep still and mind its manners, it moves and murmurs with me through every day." Memory is never as obedient as we'd like. It's unwilling to sit quietly where we
- [Dispatch from the Land of the Thunder Dragon](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dispatch-from-the-land-of-the-thunder-dragon/) - By Dr. Ravi Shankar “Welcome to Bhutan, the happiest place on Earth,” Sonam, a fit woman in her late 20’s, greeted us in perfect inflected English. She wore a magenta checked kira, a silken ankle length dress made of a single piece of woven fabric, with a cuffed toego, a short patterned jacket, on top.
- [Finding the Lost Generation on a Stroll through Paris](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/finding-the-lost-generation-on-a-stroll-through-paris/) - By Jackson Lanzer Every day was the same. Wake up. Sit in bed. Open my laptop. Stare at a Zoom screen until my focus blurs and my mind wanders. And repeat. Over and over for a year and a half. But just because I was trapped in my room, didn’t mean that I didn’t dream.
- [Reflections of O’Neill](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/reflections-of-oneill/) - by Charlie Canning In 1987, I got a job as a tour guide at the Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site in Danville, California. Tao House was my fourth stop with the Park Service. I’d started at the Adams National Historic Site in Quincy, Massachusetts, not five miles from where I was born. Then it was
- [Aoshima 青島: Cat Island](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/aoshima-cat-island/) - By Amber Lee Nearing my fifth decade, I’m still uncertain if I’m driven by fear or hope, avoiding or seeking. I only know if you keep looking forward, you don’t have to see the landscape, the cities, the relationships crumbling behind you. This summer, when I dragged my two teenage boys and boyfriend across the
- [Kon-Tiki and The Surfers of Peru](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/kon-tiki-and-the-surfers-of-peru/) - by Abby Maley I gazed at my father’s extensive book collection as I finished the last of my preparations. An avid reader, adventurer, and endlessly curious soul, my father passed down his love of exploration to me. His books are tucked into the aged stone walls of his hundred-year-old farm cottage in the Pennsylvania countryside.
- [A Wasteland of Contradictions: The California Dreams of Nathanael West](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/nathanaelwestcaliforni-2/) - From The Literary Traveler Archive: By Jim Tejani El Centro, California lies sixty miles inside the Arizona border in Imperial County. This formidably-named milieu can pass all but unnoticed astride the whir of Interstate-8. It stands a paradox - a place where agriculture impugns the harsh realities of the desert, where pastoral farmlands defy the
- [Artistic Senses of Dido’s Carthage](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/artistic-senses-of-didos-carthage/) - By Mina Đurić The glimpse of dawn separates a thin line, which, from the plane, seems like just a handhold between Sicily and Tunisia. Today, the measures of the values of diversity and multiculturalism, through the historical waves of Mediterranean trade and the hunger for power, echo the ancient world when this region was a
- [Leonard, Show Me the Place](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/leonard-show-me-the-place/) - by Rowan Johnson In the 1950s, Leonard Cohen often walked a long road home from Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, the synagogue where his grandfather was a rabbi. When losing his way at times, he was guided by the light of a giant illuminated cross on Mount Royal that still dominates the city of Montreal. The cross
- [I Am Providence: The City that Made H.P. Lovecraft](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hp_lovecraft_rhodeisland-2/) - H.P. Lovecraft left many traces behind during his time in Providence, Rhode Island such as horror literature The Case of Charles Dexter Ward and The Color Out of Space.
- [Top 5 Children’s Books to Inspire Your Kids to Travel](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/top-5-childrens-books-to-inspire-your-kids-to-travel/) - by Zara Jayne Books let you to travel through space and time, bringing you on a journey filled with imagination and wonder. From adventures in the city to a mystical place full of fantasy, what better way to inspire a child through the pages of a literary book. Through each story, a child escapes reality
- [The Literary Significance of Bread: Reflections from an Amateur Sourdough Baker](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-literary-significance-of-bread-reflections-from-an-amateur-sourdough-baker/) - When I first started baking sourdough, I never imagined it would become such a central part of my life. What began as something to do at home during the pandemic has now turned into this grounding ritual and one of my favorite hobbies. The act of kneading dough, waiting for it to rise, has made
- [A City Girl’s Love Story: A Journey through the Big Sky State](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-city-girls-love-story-a-journey-through-the-big-sky-state/) - By Monique Santos For 23 years, I’ve lived in a city in South Eastern Massachusetts, just about an hour away from Boston, depending on traffic. As a city dweller, I’ve come to love everything it offers, such as the convenience of nearby stores, the many places to go to, and the vast things to do.
- [The Forgotten Highway](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-forgotten-highway/) - by Rowan Johnson Winding through a desolate “hinterland” of South Africa known as the Karoo and into the sandy dunes and grasslands of the Kalahari Desert, there is an ancient trail that is known to some as The Forgotten Highway. Stories of this hinterland from the 1800s, set between the lush mountains of the Cape
- [Montmartre en Chansons with Anne Sophie Guerrier](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/montmartre-en-chansons-with-anne-sophie-guerrier/) - When I imagine guided tours, I think to myself. “I’d rather be spontaneous than follow someone with an itinerary for hours” “Montmartre en Chansons” has erased that narrow mentality and successfully made me want to participate in a guided tour. Nestled in the heart of Paris tourists are offered a unique experience to discover the
- [Joyce Carol Oates Wins Fitzgerald Prize at Hôtel Belles Rives](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/joyce-carol-oates-wins-fitzgerald-prize-at-hotel-belles-rives/) - By Monique Santos Joyce Carol Oates, one of America’s most talented writers, who has produced a vast amount of literary work has won the Fitzgerald Prize at the elegant Hôtel Belles Rives in France. The is the place where F. Scott Fitzgerald lived and wrote “Tender is the Night” and where Joyce Carol Oates received
- [Italo Calvino's Eyes](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/italo-calvinos-eyes/) - I first discovered Italo Calvino, through my brother. He and I share a love of literature. As an older brother, he always took it upon himself to educate his little sister. I still remember the afternoon when we sat in his living room, hiding from the hot summer day. He bore a smile, that resembled
- [The Lost Chance](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-lost-chance/) - By Michael Latta It’s 1957. I’m in my next to last year at the LA Art Center College. Broke. Then an uncle died, leaving me $10,000. What would you have done? Probably not what I did. I bought a new Austin Healy to pick up in England, flew to New York, and took a cruise
- [Kyoto: Where the Cuckoo Calls](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/kyoto-where-the-cuckoo-calls/) - By Suzanne Kamata "even in Kyoto I long for Kyoto— cuckoo!" --Matsuo Basho (1644-94)* My story begins at Kyoto Station, where I alight after a three-hour bus ride. It is evening, and Kyoto Tower is bright orange against the black sky. I dodge between foreign visitors posing against this backdrop, and the photographers aiming phone
- [Don’t Be Afraid: A poem becomes a treasure map in Ireland](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dont-be-afraid-a-poem-becomes-a-treasure-map-in-ireland/) - By Leslie Waugh Ireland had long been on my list of places to visit, and after a fantastic two weeks in Iceland in July this year, my husband and I decided to go for it — still shaking off pandemic lockdown mode and embracing his 2020 retirement. I spent early August planning our three-week itinerary
- [Seeking Slowness](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/seeking-slowness/) - By Benjamin Jackson In 1996, time became frenetic, out-of-control, frightening. The world was balancing on a fulcrum between old and new—notepads giving way to networks, mail to modems, pensions to privatization. In Eastern Europe, the Iron Curtain had recently followed the Berlin Wall in its relegation to the past, and the nations which used to
- [A Moment of Glory in Communist Poland](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-moment-of-glory-in-communist-poland/) - By Michelle Lawson It was 1971 in a nightclub somewhere near Gdynia in Poland. Men held me close as we danced to Je t’aime, an infamous chart-topper banned from British radio stations thanks to Jane Birkin’s breathy, orgasmic vocals. Je t’aime returned to the turntable between other tracks, its distinctive organ notes reminding me of
- [Freya Stark's Afghanistan](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/freya-starks-afghanistan-2/) - Freya Stark was a feminist and well known travel writer who traveled to the Middle East and documented her experiences.
- [Tales from Tuscany](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/tales-from-tuscany/) - by Leslie Jones We are all pilgrims who seek Italy. - Goethe Exploring the awe-inspiring corridor between the Uffizi Gallery and nearby Piazza della Signoria, I’m intrigued by the myriad statues lining the exterior walls. Machiavelli, Donatello, Redi, Dante, Giotto, all on display, remind me of the literary legacy of Florence, Italy. Additional artistic forefathers
- [Literary Traveler is Celebrating 25 Years](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-traveler-is-celebrating-25-years-2/) -  2023 marks the start of the 25th anniversary year of celebration for Literary Traveler! To celebrate, we are holding a writing competition for the best Literary Travel writing with a $2500 award to be given out later this year. In 1998 we launched Literary Traveler with the idea of helping readers become better writers
- [I Know Slovenia Where Veronika Decides to Die](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/i-know-slovenia-where-veronika-decides-to-die/) - by Tamerlie Philippe “Honestly, she thought, no one ever knows where Slovenia is.” I used to belong to that group of people and I knew nothing about Slovenia. In Veronika Decides to Die, a novel written by Paulo Coelho, the story is centered around the titular character , a young Slovene who tries to commit
- [Bonded to The Bard](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/bonded-to-the-bard/) - by Ashley Conway But thy eternal summer shall not fade, / Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st - William Shakespeare Pulling into Stratford-Upon-Avon is a surreal feeling. I’ve written the name of this town on countless tests and quizzes, a forever multiple-choice question on high school English finals. If there was one thing
- [Hitchhiking Honduras: Relating to Cheryl Strayed in Wild](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hitchhiking-honduras-relating-to-cheryl-strayed-in-wild-2/) - By Hannah Hughes I stuck out my thumb and waited. After thirty-seconds, a red pickup truck flashed and then stopped further down the road. I approached the truck’s rear, bringing my hands up to grip the straps of my backpack tighter. I repeated the number plate in my head as many times as I could
- [Get to Know the Nantucket Book Festival](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/get-to-know-the-nantucket-book-festival/) - We all know that the summer music festival season is upon us. Coachella, Lalapalooza, Governor’s Ball, Boston Calling…the list goes on and on. But one can only take so much heat stroke, drunken dancing, and body glitter by a weekend’s end! Where are the festivals geared toward the ravenous readers? the wanna-be writers? the sensitive
- [Bright Blossom of the Pacific](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/bright-blossom-of-the-pacific-2/) - by Linda Ballou “Oh, the life on breezy hills on countless horses. This is the life meant for me. All my gear and occupations on the saddle and no thought of care.” Isabella Bird 1873 When Isabella Bird, at the age of 40, set sail for Australia and New Zealand, the Hawaiian Islands were not
- [Miss-Adventures: A tale of ignoring life advice while backpacking around South America, Amy Baker](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/miss-adventures-a-tale-of-ignoring-life-advice-while-backpacking-around-south-america-amy-baker/) - by Hannah Hughes Not all advice is worth listening to, and in Miss-Adventures: A tale of ignoring life advice while backpacking around South America, Amy Baker attempts to weigh up the plentiful of intrusive advice she received during her pre-departure to South America. Amy retells her misfortunate shenanigans on her six-month backpacking spree throughout Argentina,
- [On Mothers and Mothering: Complex Figures in Literature and Film](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/on-mothers-and-mothering-complex-figures-in-literature-and-film/) - By Hannah White Motherhood has been the focus of literature and film throughout history. From the well-known Victorian trope of the pious, meek, and obedient wife that Coventry Patmore coined “The Angel in the House”, to absent or distanced mothers, as I recently explored in Beth Nguyen’s essay “Apparent”, and even abusive mothers, such as
- [Hitchhiking Honduras: Relating to Cheryl Strayed in Wild](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hitchhiking-honduras-relating-to-cheryl-strayed-in-wild/) - I stuck out my thumb and waited. After thirty-seconds, a red pickup truck flashed and then stopped further down the road. I approached the truck’s rear, bringing my hands up to grip the straps of my backpack tighter. I repeated the number plate in my head as many times as I could before reaching the
- [Bright Blossom of the Pacific](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/bright-blossom-of-the-pacific/) - by Linda Ballou “Oh, the life on breezy hills on countless horses. This is the life meant for me. All my gear and occupations on the saddle and no thought of care.” Isabella Bird 1873 When Isabella Bird, at the age of 40, set sail for Australia and New Zealand, the Hawaiian Islands were not
- [Literary Traveler is Celebrating 25 Years](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-traveler-is-celebrating-25-years/) -  2023 marks the start of the 25th anniversary year of celebration for Literary Traveler! To celebrate, we are holding a writing competition for the best Literary Travel writing with a $2500 award to be given out later this year. In 1998 we launched Literary Traveler with the idea of helping readers become better writers
- [Bookish Beaufort](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/bookish-beaufort/) - By Suzanne Kamata The first cannonball shot of the American Civil War may have been fired from Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, but the war had its beginnings in nearby Beaufort. I didn’t realize this until the desk clerk at the Beaufort Inn where I had booked a room for my sister-in-law and me
- [Celebrating the Fauxscars: Why the 2020 Emma Outshines the 1996 Adaptation](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/celebrating-the-fauxscars-why-the-2020-emma-outshines-the-1996-adaptation/) - By Hannah White It often feels like today is mirroring the Austen craze of the 90s. Historical or period dramas like Bridgerton and The Great are dominating streaming services. Netflix announced that Bridgerton, the soapy, modernized drama set in Regency England, has become their biggest series ever. Another modern take on a classic 19th century
- [7 Must-Reads for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Beyond](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/7-must-reads-for-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-and-beyond/) - By Hannah White May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To celebrate, I’ve put together a list of 7 of the many great works of literature written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors. From Maxine Hong Kingston to Haruki Murakami, this list includes some of the best work by the most celebrated
- [Literary Recipes: Little Women's Apple Turnovers](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/literary-recipes-little-womens-apple-turnovers/) - By Hannah White “There was a momentary lull, broken by Hannah, who stalked in, laid two hot turnovers on the table, and stalked out again. These turnovers were an institution, and the girls called them ‘muffs’, for they had no others and found the hot pies very comforting to their hands on cold mornings.” -Little
- [La Pulsera (The Bracelet)](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/la-pulsera-the-bracelet/) - By Mark D. Walker My wife and I first met Salvador and Erika, two jewelry artists from Chihuahua, Mexico, in their booth at the 2019 Sedona Art Festival. We were admiring their stunning array of silver and copper jewelry when Salvador showed us a photo of an ancient Mata Ortiz pottery bowl. It was from
- [My Great New England Train Adventure](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/my-great-new-england-train-adventure/) - By Zeenath Khan Friends and family met my decision to travel to Vermont from Manhattan with various degrees of incredulity. ‘How can you stand the idea of being in a train for 9 hours?’ ‘Do you know that driving only takes five hours?’ Eighteen months of life in pandemic conditions had stirred a wanderlust within
- [Oxford’s 2nd Renaissance](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/oxfords-2nd-renaissance/) - By Larry Wells From Wells’ remarks at a panel at the 2021 Virtual Mississippi Book Festival in a panel discussion moderated by John T. Edge and featuring authors Michael Gorra, Ralph Eubanks and Wells. Go here to view their virtual discussion: https://vimeo.com/627013932 My memoir “In Faulkner’s Shadow” is about my courtship and marriage to Dean
- [Prešeren’s Path: Lost Journal, Found Journey](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/preserens-path-lost-journal-found-journey/) - By Thom Brown Sitting and sweating by an anonymous statue, I was alone yet liberated in the enchanting Slovenian capital. Ljubljana promised to be a land of unexpected joy. I’d emerged from the sleeper train, keen, excited, haggard, and disheveled, although yet to find a place in the city to stay. Still, the day was
- [Fragmented Mythologies: A Guatemalan Tale](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/fragmented-mythologies-a-guatemalan-tale/) - By Benjamin Clabault Lying awake in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, my wife’s body tucked against my side, I suffered a horrible confrontation with what Albert Camus would have termed the absurd. The fibers connecting my consciousness to the universe seemed to have dissolved, and my “self,” the collection of perceptions and ideas I’d always taken to
- [Literary Recipe Great Gatsby Lemon Cakes](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-recipe-great-gatsby-lemon-cakes/) -  By Hannah White I took him into the pantry where he looked a little reproachfully at the Finn. Together we scrutinized the twelve lemon cakes from the delicatessen shop. "Will they do?" I asked. "Of course, of course! They're fine!" and he added hollowly, "...old sport." The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Chapter V
- [Sailing the Baltic with a Shakespearean Sensibility](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/sailing-the-baltic-with-a-shakespearean-sensibility/) - By Maggie Hirt Sailing is filled with high highs and low lows just like William Shakespeare’s comedies and tragedies. At different points of everyday, as in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a sailor can feel “The lunatic, the lover, and the poet/ Are of imagination all compact” (V:1 7-8). The lunatic perhaps embodies all sailors as
- [Dobrogea - one of the richest yet overlooked regions of Romania](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dobrogea-one-of-the-richest-yet-overlooked-regions-of-romania/) - By Iulia Hau Dobrogea, the Romanian region placed in the vicinity of the Black Sea, is often overlooked by locals and rarely visited by foreign travelers. The Romanian seashore on its Eastern edge reduces this historical land to a simple summer passage for Romanians interested in the few seaside resorts, famous for their night and
- [Rushing to Berlin](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/rushing-to-berlin/) - By Lev Raphael On my first German book tour, I was so excited to be going that I didn't think through the connections or the times involved, I just said yes to all the arrangements. I didn't review flight or train schedules closely. Writer friends had told me that their best experiences on tour had
- [Literary Sites of New England](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-sites-of-new-england/) - By Kevin Brown When most people think about visiting New England to explore literary sites, they think first of Boston. While Boston has some places worth visiting, it works better as a home base that one can use to explore the variety of literary sites surrounding the city. The most important literary sites are actually
- [An Interview with Diana Fox](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/an-interview-with-diana-fox/) - By Hannah White Dr. Diana J. Fox is a decolonial feminist scholar-activist and documentary film producer. She is professor of Anthropology and Department Chair at Bridgewater State University. Her work in Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago over the last three decades has focused on issues of gender and sexual diversity, sexual citizenship, HIV/AIDS education, transnational
- [Alone in Namibia with Martha Gellhorn](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/alone-in-namibia-with-martha-gellhorn/) - By Piia Mustamäki “You are alone?” The young woman’s raised left eyebrow gave away her surprise. It was Christmas Day during a pandemic and I had just driven 10 miles on a gravel road. The other woman behind the Hobatere Lodge reception didn’t bother hiding her alarm. Both eyebrows raised, she chimed in, “You don’t
- [The Feeling of Moher](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-feeling-of-moher/) - By Savannah Barrow In The Symbolism of Poetry, W.B. Yeats writes: "All sounds, all colours, all forms, either because of their pre-ordained energies or because of long association, evoke indefinable and yet precise emotions, or, as I prefer to think, call down among us certain disembodied powers, whose footsteps over our hearts we call emotions;
- [Gogol in Ukraine](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/gogol-in-ukraine/) - By Irene Zabytko I’ve been to Ukraine many times, mostly to visit family and friends. But like most people in the world these days, it’s been devastating to witness the horrors of the war in Ukraine from a distance while worrying over the very same family and friends who are still there. The last time
- [Traveling Through the Land of the Eternal Spring: A Literary Journey](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/traveling-through-the-land-of-the-eternal-spring-a-literary-journey/) - By Mark D. Walker Several of my fellow writers asked why I’m so passionate about Guatemala and its people. The answer is simple: as a young man out of college, I lived in a Guatemalan village as a Peace Corps volunteer. I also married a Guatemalan woman, Ligia, who has been my life partner now
- [Times Have Changed: Down And Out In Paris, 85 Years On](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/times-have-changed-down-and-out-in-paris-85-years-on/) - By Jonathan Moore Down And Out In Paris And London, George Orwell’s iconic memoir of his time spent working in Parisian kitchens and living jobless on London’s streets, was first published in 1933. It offers a bleak, humane and occasionally funny view of a world that often feels unhinged. Smoke-filled rooms, bars full of destitute
- [Ghosts, Memories and Lobster Rolls: A Visit to Block Island and the Past.](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/ghosts-memories-and-lobster-rolls-a-visit-to-block-island-and-the-past/) - By Billy Finn We drove about three hours north from New York City, fighting traffic the whole way. It was a humid, cloud-choked morning in mid-July and we sat with slipping patience as endless lines of cars stuttered their way up 95 like hesitant toddlers learning how to walk. My wife and I were on
- [Touring Colombia with the Ghost of Gabo](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/touring-colombia-with-the-ghost-of-gabo/) - By Rebecca Grenham I’d wanted to head to Colombia ever since I finished Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera three years, nine months, and twelve days ago (I marked the day in my journal). I remember the DC café I was sitting in when I finished the novel. I put the book
- [Into Denali: Not quite following in Chris McCandless’ footsteps](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/into-denali-not-quite-following-in-chris-mccandless-footsteps/) - by Brooke Marshall It was spring in Denali, which roughly translates to a mild winter day in the Lower 48. That didn’t stop the band though – they were shredding out some merry bluegrass tunes, and I was dancing in mittens and a mountaineering jacket. It was the Creekside Chili Cook-Off, the unofficial start of
- [Mexico City Muse](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/mexico-city-muse/) - By Jeffrey Herlihy-Mera My literary idols brought me to Mexico City last month. While D.F. (short for “Distrito Federal” in Spanish) has always intrigued me, my time here was limited to flight connections to Havana or Quito. But, the pandemic made me rethink this: if the novels, music, and history of México are often on
- [Falling for New Hampshire: Oktoberfest at Purity Spring Resort](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/falling-for-new-hampshire-oktoberfest-at-purity-spring-resort/) - by Francis and Linda McGovern Are you one of the people that loves fall and can’t wait for it to begin? Do you want to get away and get your share of fresh air and fall foliage? My wife Linda and I wanted to take a few days to get in the spirit of fall.
- [I have seen Sakhalin](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/i-have-seen-sakhalin/) - By Judy Dercksen Chekhov's travels as a young doctor led him to Sakhalin. His description should have put me off any idea of visiting the Russian island: “I have seen Ceylon, which is paradise, and Sakhalin, which is hell.” Of course, his words served only to incite my imagination, which was why I was cooped
- [Chasing the Northern Lights:  Driving Iceland’s Ring Road (with Gísli the Outlaw)](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/chasing-the-northern-lights-driving-icelands-ring-road/) - by Laima Vince Having reached an age where I am no longer needed by anyone, I am free to take to the open road. I am a driver with grit, and that means I’m not a timid driver, but not a recklessly fearless one either. I drive an ancient Toyota stick shift on gravel back
- [Katahdin: “The Great Mountain” and Six Witty Wanderers](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/katahdin-the-great-mountain-and-six-witty-wanderers/) - By Kim Adler “Man is born to die, his works are short-lived. Buildings crumble, monuments decay, wealth vanishes. But Katahdin in all its glory, forever shall remain the mountain of the people of Maine.”—Percival Baxter We planned for months, the pinnacle hike of our summer break: Mt. Katahdin in the North Maine Woods. Countless other
- [Literary Traveler’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-travelers-2022-holiday-gift-guide/) - By Jaclyn Tilks If you’re just beginning your holiday shopping or simply need a few extra items to finish off the list, check out this year’s gift ideas for the Literary Traveler in your life. Support your local bookstores while buying audiobooks with Libro.FM If you know someone who loves audio books, consider a subscription
- [Testing New Post about my trip](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/testing-new-post-about-my-trip/) - I had a great time on my trip and I was thinking about how it could be better
- [What We Learned from Sam-I-am](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/what-we-learned-from-sam-i-am/) - By Kristen Hogan Do you like green eggs and ham? I do not like them, Sam-I-am. I do not like green eggs and ham. It’s hot in the canoe. Sweltering hot like butter in a frying pan. I smell my husband beside me, the sweat seeping out of his skin like a spring thaw. We are on the Amazon River
- [Exploring the Literary South: 5 Texas Destinations for the Literary Traveler](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/exploring-the-literary-south-5-texas-destinations-for-the-literary-traveler/) - By Hannah White I grew up spending summers in the Piney Woods of deep East Texas with my late father’s family. Texas was his home before he moved up north and started a family of his own. My sister and I spent hot days jumping over creeks and looking for little green lizards in the
- [Kayaking with North Country Kayak](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/kayaking-with-north-country-kayak/) - By Francis McGovern “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” — William Shakespeare The Long Pond Day Use Area is about twenty five minutes deep into the White Mountain National Forest down an unpaved road. It is set in a quiet, beautiful area that feels pristine and new in the morning just after
- [Three Truths for Teaching Writing](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/three-truths-for-teaching-writing/) - By Kelsey Liebenson-Morse The 2020-2021 school year concluded my seventh year of teaching. In many cultures and religions, seven is an important number. In fact, some say it represents physical and spiritual completeness and even perfection. I can’t say my teaching is complete, or anywhere near perfect, but over the last few years, I’ve acquired
- [Literary Recipes: The Charlotte Russe](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-recipes-the-charlotte-russe/) - By Hannah White Invented by Chef Antonin Carême in the early nineteenth century, charlotte russe is a beautiful trifle cake-like dessert that typically consists of layers of sponge cake, bavarian cream, and fruit elegantly surrounded by lady finger cookies. This European dessert has appeared in the popular television series Downton Abbey--it is one of the
- [Duende and The Spanish Horse](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/duende-and-the-spanish-horse/) - By Sue Maccia So it’s several months before Covid-19 spreads over the world like the Reaper’s cloak. A stateside friend calls and proposes we meet up and take a trip. He has it all planned. We meet in Madrid, rent a car and drive west to Valladolid, a city on the edge of Spain’s central
- [Embarking on Jane Austen’s Trail: A Reader’s and Writer’s Perspective](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/embarking-on-jane-austens-trail-a-readers-and-writers-perspective/) - By Marlene Georges and Hayley Brady Have you ever wondered about the world that inspired Jane Austen? How did she develop sophisticated characters like Emma and Mr. Darcy, detailed settings dotted with country manors, and captivating stories where pride and prejudice collide? As my friend Hayley and I (Marlene) strolled the trails of Jane Austen
- [A Trip to Boston’s Literary District: Visiting Louisa May Alcott’s Beacon Hill Haunts](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-trip-to-bostons-literary-district-visiting-louisa-may-alcotts-beacon-hill-haunts/) - By Hannah White Boston is a city rich in literary history that many famous writers including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry James, and Henry David Thoreau once called home. But as I embarked on my short journey to my state’s capital city, I had one woman in mind: Louisa May Alcott. Though she is often associated
- [Concord Literary Tour 2022](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/concord-literary-tour-2022/) - JOIN US Please click above to download the pdf itinerary for the tour or read on below. Please contact us for more information about the tour. Error: Contact form not found. ABOUT THE TOUR Concord is a special part of the legendary New England landscape that transcends time and space. Where else in America can
- [Call Me By Your Name Literary Travel Guide](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/call-me-by-your-name-literary-travel-guide/) - By Hannah White One of my favorite summer films of all time, Call Me by Your Name (2017) directed by Luca Guadagnino and based on the 2007 novel of the same name by André Aciman is a dazzling treat for the senses. Set in 1983, 17-year-old Elio (Timothée Chalamet) lives in the far north of
- [The Eyes of the Goddess ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-eyes-of-the-goddess/) - By Ruth Knafo Setton My first sighting of the goddess, Yemanja, is of a wooden mermaid at the Museu Afro-Brasileira in Pelourinho, the central square of Salvador, the capital of Bahia, the Brazilian state that holds the throbbing heart and soul of Brazilian culture, music, and religion. Covered in scales that lead to a
- [Orson, Me, and Our Hilltop Captor](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/orson-me-and-our-hilltop-captor/) - By Sue Maccia A story I wrote begins with a quote from the late Hollywood actor and filmmaker, Orson Welles. It goes something like, “A man does not belong to the place where he is born but to the place where he chooses to die,” or something like that. A couple of versions exist, as
- [Before the wind picks up: Sardinia, D.H. Lawrence and the epic of American folk song](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/before-the-wind-picks-up-sardinia-d-h-lawrence-and-the-epic-of-american-folk-song/) - By Umberto Veronesi A few summers ago, I embarked on a road trip down the west coast of Sardinia, the Italian island known for its wonderful seaside destinations, white Caribbean-like beaches and blue-green waters. The prospect was certainly a very tempting one, all the more in light of the scorching Sardinian heat, which in those
- [7 Great Poetry Books to Read this Poetry Month](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/7-great-poetry-books-to-read-this-poetry-month/) - By Hannah White National Poetry Month is here! To celebrate this beautiful and distinct literary form I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite poetry books and anthologies along with a few that I have on my read list for this month. I’ve included some classics as well as some more contemporary works,
- [Sojourn in Scotland](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/sojourn-in-scotland/) - By Meryl Baer I rest my head on the back of an American Airlines middle seat. Squished on the left by my husband and the right by an unknown man, I squeeze my arms close to my side to minimize space appropriated. Seven hours in flight. Almost home. Why do I subject myself to this
- [Madurai: The Athens of the East](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/madurai-the-athens-of-the-east/) - By Narayanamoorthy Nanditha Here is a map. Take it. I give it to you so we can explore together, the city of Madurai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is situated on the banks of the Vaigai River. It’s a beautiful river. You can see it from here, can’t you? The
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- [10 Great Books Written by BIPOC Women](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/10-great-books-written-by-bipoc-women/) - By Hannah White March is Women’s History Month. Though we celebrate the great literary achievements made by women year-round here at Literary Traveler, I’ve curated a list of books written by diverse women, ranging from classic works of fiction, to modern tales and memoirs, to celebrate this important month. Though this list only offers a
- [Literary nostalgia & Georgian splendour in Bath](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-nostalgia-georgian-splendour-in-bath/) - By Rhea C Dhanbhoora Bathed in gold and rich with history, this pedestrian-friendly city in Somerset, a UNESCO World Heritage Site tucked away in the valley of the River Avon, is a sensory treat for tourists. It’s a crisp March morning but from where I stand, everything is bathed in gold tones and a surprisingly
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- [7 Great Works of Literature Set in Ireland](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/7-great-works-of-literature-set-in-ireland/) - By Hannah White St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. To celebrate Irish history, I’ve curated a list of 7 great works of literature set in Ireland to read this March and beyond. Be swept away to Ireland with these books that chronicle and celebrate the diversity of Irish life and culture, from the 19th century
- [Video Interview with Author Ted O’Connell](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/video-interview-with-author-ted-oconnell/) - Please check out our Zoom Interview with Ted O’Connell to talk about his book K, A Novel and his time in China. Find out more about Ted at his website https://www.writerted.com/
- [Kafka in China](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/kafka-in-china/) - By Ted O’Connell It’s one thing to travel to the Russian countryside and recall some brilliant Tolstoy scene, or to duck into a flower shop in London and suddenly think of Virginia Woolf. Kitschy motels in America’s West almost always make me think of Lolita. But why on earth did Franz Kafka dominate my thoughts
- [Stumbling Blocks of Rome](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/stumbling-blocks-of-rome/) - By Douglas Weissman To Romans, Italy’s capital is a fast-paced metropolis of modern culture supported by millennia of tradition. To tourists, Rome embodies the epitome of European heritage captured in an endless collection of ruins, pizzerias, and fountains. When first arriving in the Eternal City, my wife and I could trace the history with
- [ Tschiffely’s Epic Ride: Part of the Yin & Yang of Travel Series](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/tschiffelys-epic-ride-part-of-the-yin-yang-of-travel-series/) - by Mark D. Walker Tschiffely’s Ride tells the story of one of the greatest horse rides of all time. A.F. Tschiffely’s 10,000- mile journey through Latin America over a three-year period from 1925-1928, made him one of the most influential equestrian travel writers of his day. My interest in his journey was piqued by
- [The Wild Coast of Marseille ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-wild-coast-of-marseille/) - By Angus Cunningham On a discreet mountain edge overlooking the village of Morgiou, I thought I’d found the perfect spot to bivouac, but things quickly went downhill from there on. It started with the occasional sounds of rummaging in the scrubland above me. This happened each time I was quiet, purposely prolonging movement. When the
- [9 Must Reads for Black History Month and Beyond Plus their Screen Adaptations](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/9-must-reads-for-black-history-month-and-beyond-plus-their-screen-adaptations/) - By Hannah White Black History month is a time in which we remember important figures and events in the history of the African diaspora. To honor this history, I’ve curated a list of powerful stories—from classic novels to modern memoirs—and their screen adaptations to read and watch in remembrance this month and beyond. Featuring critically
- [Baked with Love: V-Day’s Literary Past and Alice in Wonderland-Inspired Cookies](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/baked-with-love-v-days-literary-past-and-alice-in-wonderland-inspired-cookies/) - By Hannah White There is much debate surrounding the exact origins of Valentine’s Day. We know that the month of February has long been celebrated as a month of romance. Some believe that Valentine was a saint in Rome that defied Emperor Claudius II’s outlawing of marriage for young soldiers. Others believe the Christian church
- [Highgate Village and the Beauty of a Great Cemetery](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/highgate-village-and-the-beauty-of-a-great-cemetery/) - By Kristy Taylor About a year ago, I got a phone call early one Friday morning. It was one of my sisters calling to say my oldest sister was in the hospital with a pulmonary embolism and one of us had to get on a plane and go help out for the next week. The
- [The Steinbeck Connection](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-steinbeck-connection/) - By Julie Dalrymple The weather report for England showed two weeks of continuous rain – fitting weather for a literary pilgrimage to England – dark, stormy and dramatic. I was sure to pack my red raincoat. I was on a quest to explore Bruton, a quaint town in the southwest corner of England where author
- [Theaters in the Age of COVID-19: A Look at the Past and Future of Cinema](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/theaters-in-the-age-of-covid-19-a-look-at-the-past-and-future-of-cinema/) - By Hannah White As a dedicated movie-goer, one thing I have really been missing since March is that excited feeling you get when you walk into a theater, ready to see the newest release on the big screen. There is something special about seeing a film in theaters. Maybe it’s the smell of buttery popcorn
- [Libraries and Bookstores Foster Community during a Pandemic](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/libraries-and-bookstores-foster-community-during-a-pandemic/) - By Hannah White Bookstores and libraries are places often associated with solitude. And while it’s true that not much is better than curling up in a corner of your favorite book spot with no one but a cup of coffee and a good read, libraries and bookstores are also places that foster community among locals
- [6 Great Love Stories to Read this Valentine's](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/6-great-love-stories-to-read-this-valentines/) - By Hannah White Love is a central theme of so many great works of literature. And with February on the horizon, many look for great films and books to enjoy either alone or with a significant other. From classic marriage plots to more tragic tales, the following is a list of 6 great love stories
- [In the Wakes of Magellan and Darwin](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/in-the-wakes-of-magellan-and-darwin/) - By Suzanne Adam Our first night out to sea, standing on the deck, I feel the presence of Ferdinand Magellan. Sturdy hands on the railing of his ship Trinidad, the explorer must have seen this same full moon illuminate his path on the water as he searched for a route to the Pacific through this
- [A Weekend Away at Snowvillage Inn](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-weekend-away-at-the-snowvillage-inn/) - by Francis McGovern If you are looking for a place to get away from it all, that's quiet and peaceful, then you might find what you are looking for in Eaton New Hampshire. The town is unexpectedly tucked into the White Mountains far away from the highway. It doesn’t feel like New Hampshire exactly, it
- [5 Books to Add to Your 2021 Reading List](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/5-books-to-add-to-your-2021-reading-list/) - By Hannah White 2020—an unprecedented year—is coming to a close. Though this year has been filled with uncertainties, one thing that has kept me grounded in all of it is reading. Good literature allows one an escape from the confines of their life, even if only for a moment. And for many, 2021 represents hope,
- [5 Literary Screen Adaptations Coming in 2021](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/5-literary-screen-adaptations-coming-in-2021/) - By Hannah White Many films and series that were set to release in 2020 were pushed out to next year due to theaters closing or being open at limited capacity. Social distancing restrictions also caused Hollywood productions to shut down. But 2021 is looking much more hopeful; film sets and theaters have adapted to face
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- [Proust's Madeleines and Literary Cookbooks: Delicious Holiday Gift Ideas](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/prousts-madeleines-and-literary-cookbooks-delicious-holiday-gift-ideas/) - By Hannah White One of my favorite parts of the holidays is baking delicious treats for my family and friends to enjoy. Though the holidays might look different this year, I think baking is still something that can bring us together. Whether it's making your favorite cookies with roommates or family you live with, or
- [5 Holiday Books to Enjoy this Season](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/5-holiday-books-to-enjoy-this-season/) - By Hannah White Winter is coming and the days are growing colder and shorter. Leaves are falling; trees are left barren and braced for the snow. The warmth of fall is fading to the frosty cold of the new season. As we begin spending more time in the retreat of home, the allure of a
- [A Gatsby Inspired Stay at Oheka Castle](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-gatsby-inspired-stay-at-oheka-castle/) - By Stephanie N. Ambarsumyan Entering and Leaving the 20’s. On New Year’s Eve, I anticipated the imminent spectacle of the New York City ball drop in the time capsule of Soviet culture that is my in-law's Brooklyn apartment. In Russian, my father-in-law gave a speech about the exciting moments to come in the new
- [Literary Traveler’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Shopping during a Pandemic](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/literary-travelers-2020-holiday-gift-guide-shopping-during-a-pandemic/) - By Jaclyn Tilks Holiday shopping can be stressful enough, but adding a pandemic into the mix adds a whole new level of detail to consider. Longer shipping times, shortages and earlier shipping cut-off dates are little holiday treasures gifted to us in the time of COVID-19. Some of us are also feeling extra pressure to
- [6 Classic Works of Literature on Gratitude](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/6-classic-works-of-literature-on-gratitude/) - By Hannah White With Thanksgiving around the corner and the end of the year nearing the horizon, there comes the need for gratitude and reflection. Feeling grateful during difficult times like these can feel tough, but fostering gratitude in strenuous situations can actually help alleviate negative emotions and even change the brain over time. And
- [Interview with Lewis Waller of Then and Now - Romanticism & The Lake District](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/interviews/interview-with-lewis-waller-of-then-and-now-romanticism-the-lake-district/)
- [Romanticism & The Lake District: The Contradictions of Modern Life](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/romanticism-the-lake-district-the-contradictions-of-modern-life/) - By Lewis Waller After the first travel guide to Britain was published in 1772, Thomas West, a Scottish Jesuit, published his own guide to the English Lake District. West, one of the first writers of a new Picturesque Movement, guided the traveller to ‘viewing stations’ that rewarded the most balanced, scenic, and picturesque – a
- [The Spirit of Boston’s Omni Parker House](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-spirit-of-bostons-omni-parker-house/) - By J. Rainey Page Being from the plains of the Midwest, our family romanticized visiting the Upper Northeast Coast. America’s rugged beginnings would be revealed in old structures and sites, and it didn’t disappoint. The past came to life on our trip to Boston, Massachusetts. We anticipated the local history, but nothing prepared us for
- [10 New and Upcoming Thrillers Based on Books](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/10-new-and-upcoming-thrillers-based-on-books/) - By Hannah White From a haunting adaptation of Stephen King’s The Outsider, to a modern take on a classic by H.G. Wells, the following is a list of thrilling and mysterious films (and a series) that I’ve curated to fill all of your scary story needs this halloween season. Because the only thing better than
- [New Shirley Jackson Semi-Biopic Sheds Light on the Writer’s Work and Life](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/shirley-jackson-semi-biopic/) - By Hannah White The new Hulu biopic Shirley, based upon the novel of the same name by Susan Scarf Merrell, tells a story loosely based on the real life of famous horror/mystery writer Shirley Jackson (played by Elisabeth Moss). Author of The Lottery (1948) and The Haunting of Hill House (1959), stories that continue to
- [Murakami Latitude 00º 00’ 00”](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/murakami-latitude-00o-00-00/) - by Ian N Arnof We all know meeting our heroes isn’t a good idea. So many things can go wrong: stress from excitement, nervously speaking gibberish, not to mention being let down. I assure you when I quit my job, turned fifty years old, and set out to travel the world I was not expecting
- [“Oh! Who Can Ever Be Tired of Bath?”](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/oh-who-can-ever-be-tired-of-bath/) - by Alice Nord Jane Austen is often claimed to have disliked Bath, but to some extent, that is a conflation of her heroine Anne Elliot’s feelings about the city with her own. Certainly, Austen mentioned her “happy feelings of escape” at leaving Bath at one point, but her letters—particularly the early ones—also show enthusiasm and
- [Travel from Home while Social Distancing](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/travel-from-home-while-social-distancing/) - While staying safe at home, there is still a lot of virtual travel to do from the comfort of your couch. From Disney to the National Parks, there are many ways to get inspired and dream about the future.
- [The Overlooked Origin of Melville’s “Moby Dick Coin”: An Exploration of a Nation’s Capital](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-overlooked-origin-of-melvilles-moby-dick-coin-an-exploration-of-a-nations-capital/) - By: Matthew Morrow “On its round border it bore the letters, Republica del Ecuador: Quito. So this bright coin came from a country planted in the middle of the world, and beneath the great equator, and named after it; and it had been cast midway up the Andes, in the unwaning clime that knows no
- [Anthony Burgess’ Malayan Trilogy](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/anthony-burgess-malayan-trilogy/) - By James Weitz Anthony Burgess is probably best known for his novel Clockwork Orange, also made into a popular film. But few of his fans are aware that he got his start writing while living and working in Malaysia. The story goes that one day in 1953, much to Burgess’s surprise, he received a letter
- [Interview with Lawrence Wells author of In Faulkner's Shadow: A Memoir](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/interviews/lawrence-wells-author-of-in-faulkners-shadow-a-memoir/) - An interview with Lawrence Wells author of In Faulkner's Shadow: A Memoir. Lawrence talks about his time in Oxford Mississippi and his new memoir about just what happens when you marry into a family that includes a Nobel Prize winner who is arguably the finest American writer of the twentieth century. Lawrence Wells, author of
- [The Importance of Mental Health in the Classroom: How Reading and Writing Improves Wellness](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-importance-of-mental-health-in-the-classroom-how-reading-and-writing-improves-wellness/) - By Hannah White In school I remember learning about variables and exponents and how to find the slope of a line. When someone mentions the word mitochondria a little voice in my head immediately shouts “powerhouse of the cell!” And I can recite an impressive amount of the digits of Pi, but as I reached
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- [Lo Real Maravilloso: Embracing the Cuban Way of Life](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/lo-real-maravilloso-embracing-the-cuban-way-of-life/) - By Kate Bustillos Most of my childhood was spent diving in the Florida Keys. Some of my fondest memories include sun-toasted shoulders, salt-caked hair, and the ocean’s chilly embrace. My dad often pointed across the glittering waves and spoke of an island, just 90 miles away. An island of sherbet-colored buildings and lush emerald valleys.
- [Tolkien at Oxford](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/tolkien-at-oxford/) - by Jasmine Revels For the first week of July 2020, I had set aside plans to travel from Los Angeles to the United Kingdom to study at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England. As a student of English literature, studying abroad in England is a goal, but studying at the University of Oxford is
- [Alistair MacLeod's Cape Breton](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/alistair-macleods-cape-breton/) - By Lawrence Wells With his little dog Blossom at his side, Gil MacLeod, a native of Cape Breton Island who is related to novelist Alistair MacLeod, is leading me to his cousin’s writing shack overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Here is where MacLeod penned his classic novel No Great Mischief (1999) about Cape Breton
- [How COVID-19 Has Impacted Season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/how-covid-19-has-impacted-season-4-of-the-handmaids-tale/) - By Hannah White You might have already heard that Hulu announced that the release of season 4 of the critically acclaimed series The Handmaid’s Tale, based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name, will be pushed back to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. In June, the show’s star Elisabeth Moss who plays
- [5 books to read this summer if you can’t make it to the beach ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/5-books-to-read-this-summer-if-you-cant-make-it-to-the-beach/) - By: Katherine McLaughlin Summer 2020 is shaping up to be one of the strangest—but most memorable—summers of the century. With the Coronavirus restricting gatherings, sporting events, concerts, and travel— to name only a few things — these next three months will look very different from anything anyone has experienced before. If you’re like me and your
- [It’s Never Too Late: Jamie Brenner in Conversation with Katherine McLaughlin](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/its-never-too-late-jamie-brenner-in-conversation-with-katherine-mclaughlin/) - By: Katherine McLaughlin I originally met Jamie Brenner at a Manhattan co-working space where I worked as a barista, she was a member. I was a reader with a passion to write, and she was a writer with enough compassion to share her knowledge. When I wasn’t on shift (and sometimes when I was) we’d
- [Reflections in The Bell Jar: Esther Greenwood as Sylvia Plath](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/reflections-in-the-bell-jar-esther-greenwood-as-sylvia-plath/) - By Hannah White Can we fully separate the artist from their art? This is not a new question, but one that repeatedly demands to be answered. Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar can be appreciated simply as a standalone object, yet it rarely has been treated as such. And while I’m not looking into the morality
- [Pandemic Wellbeing: Ananda Online](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/pandemic-wellbeing-ananda-online/) - Photo by JD Mason on Unsplash By Siggy Franzen The word retreat conjures the ideals of escape; to escape the demands, the consistent pressures, the overwhelming cost, the rapidly passing time, and the ultimate regrets that one experiences from mundane life. Retreats promise a restart and provide one with a foundation that can be learned
- [When the Show Can’t Go On: Orlando Entertainment in the Time of COVID](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/when-the-show-cant-go-on-orlando-entertainment-in-the-time-of-covid/) - In the wake of COVID-19, Orlando’s entertainment industry has suddenly found itself treading water. 
- [Taos Web: What Famous Artists Discovered](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/taos-web-what-famous-artists-discovered/) - Photo by Zach Castillo on Unsplash By Siggy Franzen “I will disappear. I will not exist. But the land where my feet walk, It will be here always. It will never change.” In Taos, the wisdom of legends are connected to the land and never leave. The people who only came for a holiday visit
- [Cruise Delays and When can we cruise again?](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/cruise-delays-and-when-can-we-cruise-again/) - Cruise lines have seen delays ever since the COVID-19 pandemic spread very quickly. The question now is when will cruise lines ever be allowed to set sail again?
- [Kontiki Expeditions: Bookings For Small-Yacht Expeditions Will Begin This Fall](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/kontiki-expeditions-bookings-for-small-yacht-expeditions-will-begin-this-fall/) - Kontiki Expeditions is set to open small-yacht expeditions again in the fall this year. Travelers can research on what Kontiki Expeditions has to offer.
- [How The Pandemic Will Change Travel](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/how-the-pandemic-will-change-travel/) - By: Matthew Morrow "Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not." -Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emerson's Essays To travel is to take on new experiences and challenges. It pushes us outside of our comfort zone and exposes us to new
- [5 Teas from a Fine Italian Tea House to Turn Staying at Home into a Luxury](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/5-teas-from-a-fine-italian-tea-house-to-turn-staying-at-home-into-a-luxury/) - by Jessica Ellen Monk Tea drinkers don’t mind Shelter in Place so much. Why? Because tea takes time. Like all the best things in life, appreciating tea demands a day that can float by in the presence of a hot steaming cup or pot. It’s a little known fact that drinking tea requires not only
- [Road Scholarship: Literary Travel in the Age of Coronavirus](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/road-scholarship-literary-travel-in-the-age-of-coronavirus/) - By Jeffrey Herlihy-Mera Perhaps home is not a place but an irrevocable condition. -James Baldwin, Giovanni's Room. Twenty-one years ago, I moved from Massachusetts to Spain to become a professional soccer player. I came back nine years later, a Hemingway Scholar. Retracing his steps from Chicago to Montparnasse to Madrid to Calle Obispo in Havana
- [Inspired in Solitude: Travel in New England and COVID-19](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/inspired-in-solitude-travel-in-new-england-and-covid-19/) - by Hannah White Social distancing: a term previously unknown to most that grew in common usage seemingly overnight. Though we are living in extremely uncertain, difficult, and often lonely times with the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, we can still keep dreaming about travel, while also enjoying the solitude and break in the hustle and bustle of
- [Henry Miller and Me](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/henry-miller-and-me/) - By James Michael Dorsey It was 1973 when I unexpectedly landed a job as a letter carrier in the idyllic seaside community of Pacific Palisades, California. After several previous dead-end jobs, it was more money than I had ever made, and being a rudderless young man without goals or much ambition, I felt I had
- [Reimagining Cities - A free webinar featuring Ken Greenberg - Thursday, June 25, 2pm Eastern](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/reimagining-cities-a-free-webinar-featuring-ken-greenberg-thursday-june-25-2pm-eastern/) - Do you want to learn more about how urban planning strategies can address the novel challenges posed by COVID-19? Or how some of the world’s most liveable cities exist thanks to successful urban planning? Classical Pursuits and Worldwide Quest are co-hosting a webinar titled Reimagining Cities & Community this Thursday, June 25th from 2:00-3:00pm EDT.
- [Steve Jermanok Video Interview New England in a Nutshell](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/an-interview-with-steve-jermanok-about-his-new-guide-book-new-england-in-a-nutshell/) -  We sat down for an interview with Steve Jermanok about his new guide book New England in a Nutshell. With the forced downturn in travel and a public yearning for more regional exploration, Steve took advantage of this unintended sabbatical to author a new book, New England in a Nutshell. In it he distills
- [Crime Writers Tour: In Search of Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/crime-writers-tour-in-search-of-arthur-conan-doyle-and-agatha-christie/) - Join us on a seven day tour through England to visit some of the most iconic spots associated with beloved crime writers Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie
- [Macondo Magic and Other Blessings](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/macondo-magic-and-other-blessings/) - Follow Suzanne Adam as she rereads Gabriel Garcia Marquez and travels back to her home while in the Peace Corps in Colombia fifty years ago.
- [Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: Cross Creek](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/marjorie-kinnan-rawlings-cross-creek/) - Cross Creek belongs to the wind and the rain, to the sun and the seasons, to the cosmic secrecy of seed, and beyond all, to time. So ends the book, Cross Creek, written by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Cross Creek still belongs to time. Thanks to the University of Florida Foundation, the efforts of supporters and the Florida
- [A Literary Journey to Fireland: Tierra del Fuego](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-literary-journey-to-fireland-tierra-del-fuego/) - An article about E Lucas Bridges, an Edwardian author from the United States, and his travels to Tierra del Fuego in Argentina South America.
- [Nella Larsen - Discovering Parallels to Nella Larsen](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/nella_larsen/) - Nella Larsen during her school days at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.
- [Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/margaret-mitchell-gone-with-the-wind/) - Margaret Mitchell, the author of Gone With the Wind, a famous Civil War era novel about a love affair during war, was born in Atlanta Georgia.
- [Child of Indianapolis: Rediscovering my hometown through Kurt Vonnegut and Cat’s Cradle](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/child-of-indianapolis-rediscovering-my-hometown-through-kurt-vonnegut-and-cats-cradle/) - by Katherine Mclaughlin I’m from Indianapolis, but when I turned 18 I moved away. I wanted to attend college and study writing in the most vibrant, cultured place I could think of: New York City. Brooklyn welcomed me with open arms, and since moving here I’m pretty much the same. I function as normal, but
- [Outdoor Adventure in Vermont](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/outdoor-adventure-in-vermont/) - by Francis McGovern One of the biggest challenges throughout the year is getting the kids off the TV and video games and out into the great Outdoors. It’s fine if they are reading or doing something constructive but sometimes you can sound like one of those old-fashioned parents saying things like, “when I was a
- [Make Your Own Fantasy Island at Adventure Suites While Staying in the Haunted Castle](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/make-your-own-fantasy-island-at-adventure-suites-while-staying-in-the-haunted-castle/) - by Francis McGovern I remember when I was young and growing up in the seventies, we watched TV mostly with the family. Back then there was no on demand, what was on was what we watched. Changing the channel was an act of power and we didn’t have control of the TV. This was before
- [Visiting the “Castle of Light” during the darkest month of the year: An adventure to the National Library of Latvia](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/visiting-the-castle-of-light-during-the-darkest-month-of-the-year-an-adventure-to-the-national-library-of-latvia/) - You may splinter us, you may break us We’ll reach the horizon, where the sun rises! - from Broken Pines by Rainis by Jaclyn Tilks It is November in Riga and the cold and greyness that surrounds us is oppressive. The transition from fall to winter is bleak here. Not only is the light leaving
- [Relax, Energize and Inspire your Creative Side with a stay at San Miguel de Allende’s Casa Delphine](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/relax-energize-and-inspire-your-creative-side-with-a-stay-at-san-miguel-de-allendes-casa-delphine/) - by Antoinette Weil Somewhere in between three and four hours north of Mexico City’s traffic-filled roads and people-filled squares, sits San Miguel de Allende. Colonial architecture in warm hues and cobblestone streets that wind and slope into steep hills, creating surprise vistas around every corner. It is a welcome retreat from the bustle of the
- [Sylvia Plath and Winthrop-By-The-Sea](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/sylvia-plath-and-winthrop-by-the-sea/) - Sylvia Plath, an American poet who committed suicide, lived in Winthrop Massachusetts with her family.
- [War Games and Winter in Finland's Lapland: Arto Paasilinna's The Year of the Hare](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/arto_paasilinna_hare/) - An article about Arto Paasilinna's The Year of the Hare by Literary Traveler.
- [Robert Louis Stevenson and Western Samoa](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/robert-louis-stevenson-and-western-samoa/) - Robert Louis Stevenson, one of the best known writers from Scotland and a famous travel writer, wrote about the Western Samoa islands at the turn of the century.
- [Lord, I Can’t Be Afraid of No Dog](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/lord-i-cant-be-afraid-of-no-dog/) - By Tzivia Gover The airport shuttle bounced through the colorful crowded streets of el centro, then wended its way into a scruffy desert neighborhood—and my heart began to sink. I had just arrived in San Miguel Allende, in the high desert of central Mexico, to present my work at a conference. The organizer had arranged
- [In the Wake of Giants and The Sea of Cortez](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/in-the-wake-of-giants-and-the-sea-of-cortez/) - by Cyndie Zikmund When John Steinbeck launched a boat expedition in March of 1940 with the purpose of cataloging creatures living in the Sea of Cortez, he didn’t think his resulting book would have a large audience. He was right. There is limited appeal to science nonfiction; however, the trip provided inspiration for characters like
- [The Life and Times of Terry Southern: A Texan Gone Hollywood](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/southern_texas/) - Terry Southern is the American short story, novel and screenwriter who wrote the novels The Magic Christian, Candy, Flash and Filigree, as well as the screenplays for the films Easy Rider and Dr. Strangelove.
- [The Key to Italy: Literature, Food and Wine in Sicily](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/the-key-to-italy-literature-food-and-wine-in-sicily/) - Call 1.844.378.2869 for more information and mention Literary Traveler Palermo, in the words of journalist and native son Roberto Alajmo, is an onion—una cipolla. This city at the edge of Italy reveals its nature slowly. The same might be said for Sicily as a whole. For more than 10,000 years, layer upon layer has been
- [They Came to Paris: Literature 1910–1940](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/they-came-to-paris-literature-1910-1940/) - Call 1.844.378.2869 for more information and mention Literary Traveler It is 1910 in Paris, and Coco Chanel has just opened a shop selling stylish, lightweight hats near Place Vendôme. A little farther down the Seine, visitors to the Paris Motor Show can admire the new neon lights on display. Up the hill in Montmartre and
- [Inside Rajasthan with the Jaipur Literature Festival](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/inside-rajasthan-with-the-jaipur-literature-festival/) - This is your opportunity to mix with Nobel laureates, local writers, Man Booker prize winners, and debut novelists; all in all, a remarkable collection of authors who come together for five days of readings, debates, and discussions in Jaipur, the opulent capital of Rajasthan. For more than ten years, a diverse mix of authors and
- [The Freedom of the 3-Day Effect on a Maine Windjammer Cruise on the Angelique](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-freedom-of-the-three-day-effect-on-a-maine-windjammer-cruise-on-the-angelique/) - by Francis McGovern All men will be sailors then until the sea shall free them. - Leonard Cohen, Suzanne Sometimes you need to get away and be free or try to be. This might be just finding some time for yourself, or time with family or friends or that special someone. Spending that time in
- [Why Wouldn't We Change the Idiom "In your Dreams!" to "In Nicholas Sparks' Books!"?](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/why-wouldnt-we-change-the-idiom-in-your-dreams-to-in-nicholas-sparks-books/) - Why Wouldn’t We Change the Idiom “In Your Dreams!” to “In Nicholas Sparks’ Books!”? “In your dreams!” is a phrase which indicates that something someone wants is unlikely to happen, moreover, is never going to happen. The Nicholas Sparks’ books are so romantic and his characters are so perfect that cause disbelief. While reading books
- [The Yin & Yang of Travel: Traveling in Tandem](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/the-yin-yang-of-travel-traveling-in-tandem/) - By Mark D. Walker Share our similarities, celebrate our differences. ― M. Scott Peck “Travel is like love, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end.” —
- [Chasing Melville Chasing a Whale](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/chasing-melville-chasing-a-whale/) - By Erin Levens Climbing roses and big puffs of hydrangea accent the houses along the cobblestone streets of Nantucket. An island of weathered buildings with starfish in the windows and whales on the doors; trendy stores, cafés, coffee and ice cream shops sit alongside brick mansions bearing semi-circular plaques to commemorate which sea captain lived
- [Cantarranas, Honduras, City of Murals](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/cantarranas-honduras-city-of-murals-by-jill-dobbe/) - On a drive from Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, through the damp, misty rainforest of La Tigra, I found my way to the outskirts of the small colonial city of Cantarranas. Driving up and down steep, irregular hills, swerving around sharp turns and tricky curves, I sped past the small towns of Santa Lucia, San
- [One Small Crack by Sherri Harvey ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/one-small-crack-by-sherri-harvey/) - by Sherri Harvey The man on Huntington Dog Beach throwing the ball for his yellow labs only has one useable arm. I watch him out of the corner of my eye because I’m morbidly curious but I don’t want to stare. He somehow still manages to pick up a retriever toy on a string and
- [A Stay at The Algonquin Hotel](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/a-stay-at-the-algonquin-hotel/) - By Suzanne Kamata My daughter’s first question upon checking into the Algonquin Hotel near Times Square in New York City is “Do they have Wi-Fi here?” As for me, I glance around the dark wooded tables of the Round Table restaurant, eager to channel past visitors through less modern means. Perhaps the ghost of one-time
- [Vincent van Gogh’s Quest: In the Footsteps of the Artist](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/vincent-van-goghs-quest-in-the-footsteps-of-the-artist/) - Call 1.844.378.2869 for more information and mention Literary Traveler ITINERARY The art of Vincent van Gogh has been so widely circulated and commercialized that both the intensity of his vision and the depth and originality of his ideas are not always given the close attention they deserve. This journey will give us a precious
- [The Story of My Life Becomes My Life](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/the-story-of-my-life-becomes-my-life/) - by Sherri Harvey It’s my first day at the 2018 Travel Writers’ Conference in Corte Madera, California. I’m sitting in a homey, book-filled office at Book Passage with the legendary Tim Cahill and eight other chosen writers workshopping our stories. As Mr. Cahill speaks, every writer in there listens and takes notes on everything this
- [Basque in the Glory: Walking the Camino del Norte](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/basque-in-the-glory-walking-the-camino-del-norte/) - Call 1.844.378.2869 for more information and mention Literary Traveler ITINERARY Over 1,000 years ago, the original way to Santiago de Compostela wove along the northern coast of Spain, passing through the fabled Basque country. Come discover this mysterious corner of the Iberian peninsula known for its proud people and marked contrasts. During this Camino del
- [The Juggernaut of Lord Jagganath](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-juggernaut-of-lord-jagganath/) - It was etymology that drew me there- to Puri, Odisha, to the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagganath. Juggernaut ˈdʒʌɡənɔːt/ noun a huge, powerful, and overwhelming force. --in current English usage, is a literal or metaphorical force regarded as mercilessly destructive and unstoppable The word is derived from the Chariot of Lord Jagganath of Puri, which
- [Lake Placid: The Earth Friendly Getaway](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/lake-placid-the-earth-friendly-getaway/) - We had the chance to go green and visit Lake Placid for an Earth Day Celebration. Our host for the trip was the eco-friendly Golden Arrow Resort.
- [Queen Mary 2 Interview with Author Joanne Harris](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/queen-mary-2-interview-with-author-joanne-harris/) - Interview by Jennifer Ciotta; Introduction by Carly Cassano It was a pleasure for Literary Traveler founder, Francis McGovern, and editor-at-large, Jennifer Ciotta, to travel across the Atlantic with authors Bill Bryson and Joanne Harris on the Queen Mary 2 Luxury Ocean liner. The Westbound Transatlantic Crossing leaves port in Southampton and docks in New York
- [Shakespeare & Company: The Story is on the Shelves](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/shakespeare-company-the-story-is-on-the-shelves/) - While Shakespeare & Company is a tourist hub, what it has been for even longer is a bookshop providing inspiration to the readers and writers of Paris.
- [Zora Neale Hurston, A Literary Life](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/zora-neale-hurston-a-literary-life/) - Zora Neale Hurston, one of the best known female authors and African American authors in America, was born in Eatonville Florida, a place of great cultural heritage.
- [2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the Literary Traveler in Your Life](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/2018-holiday-gift-guide-gifts-for-the-literary-traveler-in-your-life/) - We hope that you all have an amazing holiday season. Oh but you would like a gift and maybe some gift ideas too? Ok here we go then. It's not easy finding the right gifts for people and then getting them all in time for the big days. To help make sure that doesn’t happen, we’ve
- [Boston's Book Eden](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/book-eden-boston-bookstores/) - by Virginia Pye Everyone knows that Boston is a book-loving city, but since moving back to the area after more than thirty years away, I’ve been amazed by the thriving literary life of my hometown. On a recent evening, I was torn between hearing Alexander Chee and Laura van den Berg at the Brookline Booksmith,
- [Daydreaming in Kyle Canyon, Mt. Charleston](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/daydreaming-in-kyle-canyon-mt-charleston/) - by Philip Lewis My day started coming to life when I took a step outside that June day, walking barefoot on my concrete patio. I made sure to lightly step in shaded sections so I wouldn’t burn. It was hot and one of our first over hundred-degree temperature days of the year. In Las Vegas,
- [In the Kitchen with Literary Traveler: 7 Cookbooks Inspired by Literature](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/in-the-kitchen-with-literary-traveler-7-cookbooks-inspired-by-literature/) - By Amanda Festa I’m not going to mince words here (although I am better at mincing words than I am at mincing anything edible), cookbooks have taken on a life of their own in recent years. No longer are they simply catalogs of recipes, organized rationally by time of day or dietary preference. Instead, they are
- [A Harry Potter State of Mind in Winter Alaska](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/rowling_alaska/) - Harry Potter helped author Melissa Mapes fight the winter blues in Anchorage, Alaska.
- [Holden Caulfield in Winter Manhattan](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/salinger_catcher_in_the_rye/) - An article about The Catcher in the Rye by Literary Traveler.
- [Katie Steinharter - My Personal Legend](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/my-personal-legend/katie-steinharter-my-personal-legend/) - There is a quote I learned while living in Australia: “Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love… and then we return home.” When Literary Traveler asked me to write about my Personal Legend, in the theme of Paulo Coehlo’s The Alchemist, I struggled all summer to complete the article. I found
- [Melissa Juliet Sagendorph: My Personal Legend](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/my-personal-legend/melissa-juliet-sagendorph-my-personal-legend/) - “Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid.” -Basil King Like most people my age, I’ve spent the past ten years coping with the peculiar young person’s disease that causes me to spend every day thinking about how unbearably old I am and how little I’ve accomplished despite an entire decade of adult
- [Jessica A. Beck: My Personal Legend - Looking Up](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/my-personal-legend/jessica-a-beck-my-personal-legend-looking-up/) - My first memory on earth is drowning. I was four and I slipped under in the deep end in an indoor pool. I didn’t fight or scream or try to swim. I just sank and stood, two little feet flat on the bottom, my head going dizzy, looking up at the world above me
- [My Personal Legend - Francis McGovern](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/my-personal-legend/my-personal-legend-francis-mcgovern/) - When I think of My Personal Legend, the idea of what I am supposed to be, I think at some level I have always wanted to inspire people. That was my goal to create that feeling in others, the way writers had within me. Whether it was a song or poem, short story or long
- [What is Your Personal Legend?](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/what-is-your-personal-legend/) - This year we are asking people to write about their "Personal Legend." Each year I think everyone evaluates their life and their journey a little bit around the holidays and into the first part of the new year. What have you done, where are going and how long do you have to get there? 2018
- [That Black, Dragon-Haunted Pass: The Mystery of Lermontov's Caucasus](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/that-black-dragon-haunted-pass-the-mystery-of-lermontovs-caucasus/) - Mikhail Lermontov, a Russian romantic writer, poet and painter. This article about traveling to the Caucasus was inspired by his novel, A Hero of Our Time.
- [Hemingway in the Snow](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hemingway-in-the-snow/) - Ernest Hemingway, one of the best American Authors, traveled to Chamby Switzerland in the Swiss Alps to ski with wife Hadley.
- [Literary Halloween - Part I: 5 Costumes with Character](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-halloween-5-costumes/) - Halloween is around the corner, and what better way to get in the spirit and put that English degree to good use than with a literary costume?
- [Witches, Gables and ‘Haunted Happenings’: A Visit to Salem](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/witches-gables-and-haunted-happenings-literary-traveler-goes-to-salem/) - In honor of the spookiest of holiday seasons, Literary Traveler explores a city known worldwide for its Halloween festivities. We venture to Salem, Massachusetts to take part in the month long 'Haunted Happenings' celebration.
- [A Brief History Of Edward Gorey's Creepy Cape Cod](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/gorey_capecod/) - Author and Illustrator Edward Gorey left many traces during his time living on Cape Cod such as his home in Yarmouth Port.
- [Russia’s Golden Age: 19th-Century Art, Literature, and Music](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/russias-golden-age-19th-century-art-literature-and-music/) - Call 1.844.378.2869 for more information and mention Literary Traveler Join us on this trip to Mother Russia to explore a vital time and place in cultural history: the Golden Age of Russian art, from about 1850 to 1910. You know the great writers and composers: Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff. Less known in the West are
- [Mystery and Manners in Savannah](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/mystery-manners-in-savannah/) - Travel to Savannah, Georgia in 2015 with Classical Pursuits.
- [A Visit to An Unlikely Story](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/a-visit-to-an-unlikely-story/) - by Wesley McGovern My name is Wesley McGovern and I am 10 years old. I have been wanting to visit An Unlikely Story bookstore when I found that it was started by Jeff Kinney, the author of The Diary of Wimpy Kid series. The store is in Plainville Massachusetts which was not too far from
- [Magic Mountains: Literature, Culture and Coffee in Colombia](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/magic-mountains-literature-culture-and-coffee-in-colombia/) - Colombia is one of the most spectacular and colorful countries in South America. It is the only country on the continent with both Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, and its culture reflects a mix of indigenous, Spanish, European and African influences. Colombia features the Andes at their most dramatic as well as the impressive Amazon region
- [From Sardinia To The Sangre De Cristo Mountains:  How Travel Influenced The Writings of D.H. Lawrence](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dh_lawrence_sardinia_sangre_de_cristo/) - Famous writer, D.H. Lawrence, travels to Sardinia and the Sangre De Cristo Mountains.
- [Literary Halloween - Part II: 10 Couples Costumes for Book Lovers](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-halloween-10-couples-costumes-for-book-lovers/) - Halloween is around the corner, and what better way to get in the spirit and put that English degree to good use than with a literary couples costume?
- [At Shelley's Grave: The Ineffable Calico Cat at il Cimitero Straniero](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/percy_bysshe_shelley_grave/) - Percy Bysshe Shelley left many traces behind during his time in Rome, Italy such as the Protestant Cemetery. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about Percy Bysshe Shelley's biography and to find Percy Byssshe Shelley ebooks and gifts and historic hotels near Rome Italy.
- [Bram Stoker's Dracula in Whitby](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/bram_stokers_dracula_whitby/) - An article about author Bram Stoker in Whitby, England.
- [Yasnaya Polyana Home of Leo Tolstoy](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/yasnaya-polyana-home-of-leo-tolstoy/) - Leo Tolstoy, one of the best Russian authors, wrote Anna Karenina and War and Peace in the province of Yasnaya Polyana Russia.
- [Pablo Neruda's Isla Negra](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/pablo_neruda_isla_negra/) - Poet Pablo Neruda's time spent in Chile.
- [Central Italy Tour - The Name of The Rose](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/italy-tour-the-name-of-the-rose/) - Join us for this special trip to a classic destination, Classical Pursuits–style. On this journey to central Italy, we’re reprising our very first trip by returning to where we started with an even greater love of travel that brings together literature, culture and conversation in a way that helps you see even the most famous
- [Cut Loose from Purpose in Tahoe National Forest](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/cut-loose-from-purpose-in-tahoe-national-forest/) - by Sherri Harvey In a moment of stupidity, I coerced my friends into taking the halters off the three horses we planned to ride along the Pacific Crest Trail to let them run free through the picture-perfect meadow, with no halters on-- as I stood by with my Nikon D90. The terribly beautiful sight of
- [Social Creature - The Ballad of Lavina and Louise](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/social-creature-the-ballad-of-lavina-and-louise/) - by Francis McGovern Just finished listening to Social Creature by Dr. Tara Isabella Burton. It was a book that's hard to put down and if you are an English Major that has ever been in love, been drunk, written a novel (or wanted to write one) or gotten into trouble and f'd up, Then this
- [The Mysteries of the Chalfonte Hotel](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/the-mysteries-of-the-chalfonte-hotel/) - by Brett Busang For lovers of gingerbread, the Chalfonte Hotel is Shangri-La and Sunset Boulevard. It is a Studebaker that's just come off the line, a loaf of bread that's hot as it is shapely; a piece of wrought iron beaten into the leafy multiplicities it would seem, on paper, to imitate so poorly. In a
- [A Rare Vintage: A Taste of Long Island Wine Country](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/a-rare-vintage-a-taste-of-long-island-wine-country-in-2013/) - Just a half mile wide at its narrowest and only 40 miles long, Long Island’s North Fork wine country is an unexpected respite from the New York minute
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- [Pellentesque porttitor nec amet](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/pellentesque-porttitor-nec-amet/) - Aenean eleifend ante maecenas pulvinar montes lorem et pede dis dolor pretium donec dictum. Vici consequat justo enim. Venenatis eget adipiscing luctus lorem. Adipiscing veni amet luctus enim sem libero tellus viverra venenatis aliquam. Commodo natoque quam pulvinar elit. [powerkit_toc title="Table of Contents"] Nam condimentum varius justo Eget aenean tellus venenatis. Donec odio tempus. Felis
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- [Eating Europe Food Tours - Rome](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/eating-europe-food-tours-rome/) - While the rest of the world may talk about “Italian food”, the Romans talk only of “Roman food”. Each of Italy’s regions is home to its very own cuisine, and the Eternal City is no exception. On our food tours, you’ll taste local specialties like Cacio e Pepe and Buccatini all’Amatriciana – not to mention
- [2018 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/2018-united-arab-emirates-literary-festival/) -  This year is the 10th Anniversary of 2018 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Last year there were there were 185 authors, from 37 countries, and a total of 44,000 visitors. It is organized by the Emirates Literature Foundation, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates
- [Shirley Jackson's Outsider Perspective of Bennington, Vermont](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jackson_vermont/) - Shirley Jackson left many traces during her time living in Vermont such as her home in Bennington.
- [Freedom Trail® After Dark](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/freedom-trail-after-dark/) - Discover the Freedom Trail in a new light – after dark – on the official Freedom Trail® Lantern Tours. Freedom Trail Foundation announces the return of the unique Lantern Tours, offering visitors and residents the opportunity to experience the dark history and mystery of the Freedom Trail by lantern-light! The annual Freedom Trail Lantern Tours will be offered
- [The Snap Basket Luxe: Great New Tote for Books!](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/the-snap-basket-luxe-great-new-tote-for-books/) - We found about this great new Tote bag, from CleverMade. The Snapbasket LUXE collection combines style while being sustainable and practical at the same time.s The bags feature vegan leather handles and a wide range colors. These SnapBaskets are collapsible (down to 1.5 inches) making them easy to store when not being used. The bags
- [From Turkmenistan to America: How I Found Langston Hughes](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/langston-hughes-turkmenistan/) - Contemporary American pop culture spreads far and fast these days. So I hadn't been surprised to learn that even in an isolated, totalitarian country like Turkmenistan, 50 Cent's rhymes had snuck into the hearts of thousands of young people via satellite television. But it was a mystery to me how the work of a decades-dead African American writer - one who is growing more obscure in the US with each passing year - had slipped into its public schools.
- [Beatrix Potter, More Than Just Bunnies: The Legacy of Beatrix Potter](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/beatrix-potter-lake-district/) - Beatrix Potter may be best known as the creator of charming characters like Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle and Hunca Munca, but, as is true in most lives, she was in reality many other things, as well. A product of Victorian times, she far surpassed societal expectations of women of her era and class. She was an accomplished botanical illustrator, a sheep breeder and farmer, a wife, and a conservationist greatly devoted to her home, the Lake District of England.
- [Becoming Dostoyevsky in St. Petersburg, Russia](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/becoming-dostoyevsky-in-st-petersburg/) - Russian novelist Dostoyevsky was one of the greatest writers of the 19th century, blending everyman philosophy with East European enlightenment.
- [Chilling Out with Charles Dickens](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/chilling-out-with-charles-dickens/) - Charles Dickens birthday, February 7, is honored throughout the world and the place he was most likely to have celebrated it was in Richmond, outside London, England.
- [Dickens' A Christmas Carol: Interview with Performer Mike Randall](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dickens-a-christmas-carol-interview-with-performer-mike-randall/) - Charles Dickens, one of the world's best authors, wrote a Christmas Carol in 1840s Victorian England, where class, status, and material greed corrupted society.
- [The Real Story Behind Dickens' A Christmas Carol](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dickens_christmascarol_england/) - Charles Dickens left many traces behind during his time in London, England, including restoring the Christmas spirit with A Christmas Carol.
- [Who Wrote 'Twas the Night Before Christmas?  A Literary Debate](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/night_before_christmas_author/) - Clement Clarke Moore left many traces behind during his time in Chelsea, New York City and the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about Clement Clarke Moore's biography and to find Clement Clarke Moore ebooks and gifts and historic hotels near New York City.
- [Christmas by the Book: Literature to Make Your Heart Grow Three Sizes](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/christmas-by-the-book-literature-to-make-your-heart-grow-three-sizes/) - Countless holiday memories are strongly tied to literature, inextricable from the books we read as children. The anticipation of Christmas Eve evident in Clara’s fantastical adventures with the Nutcracker, the importance of loved ones reminded by Dickens in A Christmas Carol and the true meaning of the season spelled out in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
- [A Celebration of Harry Potter](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/a-celebration-of-harry-potter/) - “A Celebration of Harry Potter” Returns to Universal Orlando Resort from January 26-28, 2018 with Harry Potter Film Stars Stanislav Yanevski and James and Oliver Phelps Special Event Packages On Sale Now - Available Here Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. has announced the return of “A Celebration of Harry Potter. ” on January 26-28, 2018. This ultimate fan
- [October is Plan a Cruise Month!](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/october-is-plan-a-cruise-month/) - October is the month to plan your cruise according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA.) The ability to plan a cruise has never been easier and there are many options. Plan a cruise is a worldwide movement to learn more about cruising and how to plan and take a cruise vacation. The campaign, created by
- [Visiting Harry Potter](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/visiting-harry-potter/) - by Julie Hatfield Children love to be transported – through books – to places more exciting than where they live. As Maria Tatar, Harvard professor, children’s literature culture teacher and author of “Enchanted Hunters; the Power of Stories in Childhood” notes, “the stories of childhood draw children into enchanted other worlds…” such as Oz, Neverland
- [Make Mine a Large Glass of Bleach](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/make-mine-a-large-glass-of-bleach-portugal/) - by Matt Kolbet Drinking port in Portugal was a natural fit. I had three souvenir bottles in my luggage, packed between wrinkled shirts and dirty socks, padded on all sides by clothes that after a week of travel had too much life of their own. My underwear wasn’t actively saluting, but it was clearly considering the matter. “No liquids on
- [The Renwick Hotel in New York City](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/the-renwick-hotel-in-new-york-city/) - by Francis McGovern In our series on literary and historic hotels, we take a look at some hotels that can inspire your literary travels. On a recent visit to New York City, we spent some time at the Renwick Hotel (118 E 40th St). The hotel is named after James Renwick Jr., one of the most successful
- [TKTS Discount Tickets for Broadway](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/tkts-discount-tickets-for-broadway/) - by Francis McGovern On a recent visit to New York City, we stopped in Times Square to get last minute tickets for Broadway. Steve Jermanock of Active Travels gave us this tip to seek out the TKTS booth. There is a half-price ticket booth, that is just under the red steps of Times Square (there are
- [A Walk to Walden Pond](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-walk-to-walden-pond/) - A Walk commemorating the importance of Henry David Thoreau Walden and Don Henley's The Boys of Summer. Literary Traveler Home To Walden from Francis McGovern on Vimeo.
- [Thoreau's Other Waters: The Concord River](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/thoreauconcordriver/) - When reading Thoreau for the first time, a reader might assume that the writer is speaking aloud his mind, giving a voice to his innermost thoughts, opinions and edicts. I came, I saw and this is what I think. Thoreau came to Nature as though he were responding to a call. It was his muse,
- ["A Fitting Costume to Our Last Act:” Mary Shelley's Alpine Redemption](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-fitting-costume-to-our-last-act-mary-shelleys-alpine-redemption/) - by Danielle Pearson, When Mary Shelley looked at the Alps, she did not see mountains, lakes and trees. Instead, she saw an earthly paradise, a landscape so sublime that words could only hint at the wonder that it inspired. Writing of the mountains, Shelley draws attention to all that is measureless and eternal; "placed in
- [Sunrise at Walden Pond](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/sunrise-at-walden-pond/) - by Francis McGovern The morning was a time that offered much to Henry David Thoreau and Walden Pond seemed a fitting place to celebrate the sun's arrival. It was dark on a quiet winter morning and snow lined the side of the road. I began to walk down along the north side of the pond
- [A Transcendentalist in New York: Thoreau's Staten Island Experience](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-transcendentalist-in-new-york-thoreaus-staten-island-experience/) - By Patrick Raftery Most considerations of New York's literary history involve obvious writers - artists like Brooklyn's Walt Whitman and Manhattan's Edith Wharton. New York's "forgotten borough" - Staten Island - is almost never considered as having any claim to literary history or distinction at all. And yet American writers like Herman Melville, Ralph Waldo
- [My Own Walden](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/my-own-walden/) - Henry David Thoreau lived in the woods near Walden Pond, where he wrote his transcendental book Walden: Life in the Woods, a pilgrimage for naturalists and writers.
- [From Page to Picture: The Dilemmas of Adaptation](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/from-page-to-picture-the-dilemmas-of-adaptation/) - By Paul Millward, As someone who has always been hopelessly in love with both the printed word and the moving image, I have over the years, watched with varying degrees of discomfort, many dearly cherished novels materialise before my eyes on celluloid in sometimes shockingly distorted ways. I have often been left wondering if it
- [Spending The Holidays with Catie Copley at the Copley Plaza Hotel](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/spending-the-holidays-with-catie-copley-at-the-copley-plaza-hotel/) - By Tava Hoag and Francis McGovern If you have a little Literary Traveler (who loves to read and go out to eat!) and you are looking for the perfect holiday destination, then point to Boston on the map (or your phone) and head to the Fairmont Copley Plaza. (And grab a special book about one
- [An Encounter with William Stafford](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/an-encounter-with-william-stafford/) - William Stafford was was a prolific poet, known for his political poetry preaching Pacifism.
- [A New Type of Travel Agent for the 21st Century](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/a-new-type-of-travel-agent-for-the-21st-century/) - With the Internet providing a wealth of information on any subject, travelers have changed the way they plan for their vacations. Online travel agencies (OTA) like Expedia and Priceline are popular, yet travel agencies can still thrive if they offer an area of expertise. “We’ve found that travelers were tired of the poor customer service
- [WILD TO INSPIRE Short Film Contest - Africa](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/wild-to-inspire-short-film-contest/) - Nat Geo WILD is calling on aspiring filmmakers from across the U.S. to submit to the WILD TO INSPIRE Short Film Contest for a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Africa. In partnership with the Sun Valley Film Festival, Nat Geo WILD has launched the fourth annual contest in an effort to continue
- [Leather Laptop Bag from Beckmann of Norway](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/leather-laptop-bag-from-beckmann-of-norway/) - We wanted to let readers know about a very stylish and comfortable laptop bag / book bag that we received from Beckmann of Norway. We have been using it over the holidays and it's very easy to adjust and get hooked. Its has a cushioned waterproof pocket on the inside for your laptop and an
- [Edinburgh & Highland Royalty Experience](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/edinburgh-highland-royalty-experience/) - Destination: Edinburgh & Scottish Highlands Dates: July 16th, 2017 For more information on this trip please contact Albion Journeys. 1-866-834-8358 Accommodation: Night One and Nights Seven and Eight - Norton House Hotel Originally a traditional country retreat built in 1840, the Norton House Hotel is a fine country house hotel set in 55 acres
- [The Regal Estates and Jacobean Manors](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/the-regal-estates-and-jacobean-manors-tour-norfolk-suffolk/) - Destination: Norfolk and Suffolk Dates: June 7th, 2017 and Sep 10th, 2017 (2 departures) For more information on this trip please contact Albion Journeys. 1-866-834-8358 Accommodation: Night One - Macdonald Windsor Hotel, Windsor Nights Two and Three - Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club Located in the beautiful Norfolk countryside not far from
- [Looking back: Wharton, Fitzgerald, and Ourselves](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/looking-back-wharton-fitzgerald-and-ourselves/) - Wharton's The Age of Innocence and Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, both published in 1925, raise elemental human questions, not sweeping, plot-driven conclusions.
- [Loving Poetry with Robert Pinsky’s Singing School](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/loving-poetry-with-robert-pinskys-singing-school/) - Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky’s new book, Singing School, teaches a refreshing lesson on how to read and write poetry, and fall in love with it all over again.
- [Cheltenham Literature Festival](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/cheltenham-literature-festival/) - Cross the pond for a world-renowned celebration of literature. by Melodie Robson For 10 days every October genteel Cheltenham Spa, situated on the threshold of the Cotswolds, relives its glory days as a bustling Regency spa town, when its streets throng with people and its venues are packed with literature lovers. With more than 600
- [The Lessons of Youth: Ernest Hemingway as a Young Man](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-lessons-of-youth-ernest-hemingway-as-a-young-man/) - Ernest Hemingway, lived all over the world throughout his life, but growing up he lived outside Chicago Illinois in Oak Park.
- [Cotswolds & The Cheltenham Literary Festival](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/cotswoldscheltenhamliteraryfestival/) - Destination: Cotswolds & The Cheltenham Dates: October 3, 2017 (8 days) For more information on this trip please contact Albion Journeys. 1-866-834-8358 Accommodations: Nights One and Seven - Macdonald Windsor Hotel, Windsor Nights Two to Six - Queens Hotel The Queens Hotel boasts a majestic setting in the Montpellier area of Cheltenham overlooking Imperial Gardens. Dating back to
- [Heritage of Ireland Dublin Castles & Historic Houses](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/heritage-of-ireland-dublin-castles-historic-houses/) - Destination: Dublin, Ireland Dates: July 22nd, 2017 For more information on this trip please contact Albion Journeys. 1-866-834-8358 Accommodation: Westbury Hotel The luxurious Westbury Hotel enjoys a prime city centre location on Dublin’s Grafton Street. The hotel offers smart contemporary surroundings, sumptuously furnished bedrooms and spacious public areas including the relaxing Gallery Lounge. Other
- [The Importance of Empathy: Walking in Loung Ung's Footsteps in Cambodia](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-importance-of-empathy-walking-in-loung-ungs-footsteps-in-cambodia/) - By Katie Steinharter They say that at the end of the day, we’re all not that different. I disagree. Life deals us all a different deck, and this changes how we respond. It’s not at the end of the day that we’re all similar—it’s at the beginning. At the beginning of First They Killed My
- [British Heritage Travel Magazine - Celebrating Jane Austen](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/british-heritage-travel-magazine-celebrating-jane-austen/) - Destination: The West Country of England Dates: July 8th, 2017 For more information on this trip please contact Albion Journeys. 1-866-834-8358 Accommodation: Best Western Red Lion Hotel, Salisbury The Best Western Red Lion Hotel is located in Salisbury’s historic city centre. A late 13th century building, the hotel offers individually decorated rooms, a bar and
- [EVERYDAY BEAUTY: Art and Culture in Tokyo and Kyoto](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/everyday-beauty-art-and-culture-in-tokyo-and-kyoto/) - Destination: Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan Dates: November 4–14, 2016 (10 nights) For more information on this trip please contact Literary Traveler. 1-855-LIT-TRVL Readings: The Art of the Japanese Garden, by Michiko Young; The Essential Haiku: Versions of Basho, Buson, & Issa (Essential Poets), by Robert Hass; and excerpts from The Tale of Genji Accommodations: Suigestsu Hotel, Tokyo
- [LITERARY ICELAND: From Ancient Epic to Modern Novel](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/literary-iceland-from-ancient-epic-to-modern-novel/) - Destination: Reykjavík and surrounding natural areas Dates: September 5–14, 2016 (9 nights) For more information on this trip please contact Literary Traveler. 1-855-LIT-TRVL Readings: Saga of the Confederates; The Saga of Hrafnkel; Frey’s Godi; The Fish Can Sing, by Halldór Laxness; and From the Mouth of the Whale, by Sjón Accommodations: Hotel Plaza, Reykjavík; Hotel Fljotschlid, Smaratun;
- [PORTUGAL: Poised Between Proud Tradition and Global Modernity](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/portugal-poised-between-proud-tradition-and-global-modernity/) - Destination: Lisbon and Coimbra, Portugal Dates: October 15–October 25, 2016 (10 nights) For more information on this trip please contact Literary Traveler. 1-855-LIT-TRVL Readings: The Maias: Episodes from Romantic Life, by José Maria Eça de Queirós (trans. Margaret Jull Costa) Accommodations: Heritage Lisbon Plaza and Hotel Astoria, Coimbra Description/Itinerary: Portugal was once a powerful seafaring kingdom
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- ["Fates and Furies": Two Takes on a Marriage, One Impressive Novel](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/fates-and-furies-two-takes-on-a-marriage-one-impressive-novel/) - A review of "Fates and Furies" by Lauren Groff
- [At Home With Virginia Woolf](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/at-home-with-virginia-woolf/) - Virginia Woolf, a famous English author who became well known for her suicide, was part of an artists collective at Monk's House in East Sussex England.
- [Literary Traveler: One True Sentence](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/homepage-slides/literary-traveler-one-true-sentence/) - “All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” – Ernest Hemingway What makes one's writing truly great? In Hemingway’s opinion it was something believable, an accurate retelling of something known or believed using only the most important and precise words. In that tradition, "One True Sentence" will
- [The High Mountains of Portugal: A Thoughtful but Underwhelming Study of Grief](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-high-mountains-of-portugal-a-thoughtful-but-underwhelming-study-of-grief/) - A review of Yann Martel's novel, "The High Mountains of Portugal"
- ["Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" Gives an Unlikely Lesson in Adaptation, is Awesome While Doing So](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies-give-an-unlikely-lesson-in-adaptation-is-awesome-while-doing-so/) - A review of the movie Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and a study of how adaptations work.
- [The Magic of Venice and 'The Thief Lord'](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-magic-of-venice-and-the-thief-lord/) - Exploring Venice with the Memories of Cornelia Funke's Book
- [The Year of Shakespeare: How to Celebrate the Bard in 2016](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-year-of-shakespeare-how-to-celebrate-the-bard-in-2016/) - A list of ways to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death in England and from home.
- [2015 Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Affordable Items for the Literary Traveler in Your Life](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/2015-holiday-gift-guide-10-affordable-items-for-the-literary-traveler-in-your-life/) - A selection of gifts for 2015 designed for your favorite readers and literary travelers
- [Christopher Buckley Satirizes Medieval Europe in 'The Relic Master'](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/christopher-buckley-satirizes-medieval-europe-in-the-relic-master/) - Book review of Christopher Buckley's The Relic Master
- [The Buried Giant: Why the Fantastic Isn't Always Important in Fantasy](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-buried-giant-why-the-fantastic-isnt-always-important-in-fantasy/) - Book review of Kazuo Ishiguro's The Buried Giant
- [Literary Events to Get Excited About in 2016](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-events-to-get-excited-about-in-2016/) - A compilation of literary events happening in 2016
- [In "Alive, Alive Oh!", Diana Athill Remembers a Remarkable Life](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/in-alive-alive-oh-diana-athill-remembers-a-remarkable-life/) - A review of Diana Athill's memoir, "Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Mattered"
- [White Day In South Korea: Tales From A Traveling English Teacher](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/white-day-in-south-korea-tales-from-a-traveling-english-teacher/) - White Day celebration traditions in South Korea from an English teacher
- [CUBA – WHAT NOW? WHAT NEXT?](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/cuba-what-now-what-next/) - Travel to Cuba in 2016 with Classical Pursuits.
- [Dubai: BRIDGING THE GULF BETWEEN US: Dubai Finding Its Own Cultural Voice](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/dubai-bridging-the-gulf-between-us-dubai-finding-its-own-cultural-voice/) - Destination: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with recommended extension to Oman Dates: March 7–13, 2016, with extension March 13–20 (6 nights or 13 nights) For more information on this trip please contact Literary Traveler. 1-855-LIT-TRVL Readings: The Dog, by Joseph O’Neill and Earth Weeps, Saturn Laughs, by Abdulaziz Al Farsi (trans. Nancy Roberts) Accommodations: Vida Downtown Hotel, Dubai
- [Literary Iceland – Isle of Awe](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/literary-iceland-isle-of-awe/) - Travel to Iceland with Classical Pursuits and experience Reykjavik through great literature.
- [Brooklyn: A Fable About Emigration Told from the Heart](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/brooklyn-a-fable-about-emigration-told-from-the-heart/) - by Jessica Monk I will begin this review with a warning, an emotional censor’s rating if you like. If you’re one of those people whose tears flow after watching a cat video, you had best avoid this movie. Focusing on a sweet and believable character who is pulled apart by forces beyond her control, the
- [The 2016 Literary Fauxscars: And the Oscar goes to...](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-2016-literary-fauxscars-and-the-oscar-goes-to/) - by Melissa Sagendorph and Literary Traveler Staff The moment has arrived! Announcing the winners of this year's Literary Fauxscars. Acceptance speeches at the ready: the Academy has spoken... Best “Period Piece” Historical Adaptation Brooklyn The Revenant Trumbo The Danish Girl Legend In the Heart of the Sea And the
- [The 2016 Literary Fauxscars: And the Nominees are...](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-2016-literary-fauxscars-and-the-nominees-are/) - by Melissa Sagendorph So many novels are made into movies, but it's rare that we get to look at them in comparison with each other, to judge the transition from book to film as an achievement in its own right. So for persnickety readers, movie fans and those who are just happy to see their
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- [Remembering Henry James](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/9876/) - By Tava Hoag The month of February featured the return of many television dramas. People today crave television shows that keep on going. Series that take place season after season are our guilty pleasures. We binge watch on Netflix because we simply have to see how the story ends. In a time before Television and
- [African-American Literary Journeys](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/african-american-literary-journeys/) - by Sam Cochrane Travel opens up our eyes to the beautiful diversity of the human experience, and our bookshelves deserve the same attention. If these works by African American writers are on your shelves already, take the time to revisit them. But if you’ve missed them, please check out not one, but all the books on our top
- [We Recommend This App: WiFi Map](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/we-recommend-this-app-wifi-map/) - A review of the app WiFi Map for Apple and Android
- [I am Not an Original Groundling](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/i-am-not-an-original-groundling-shakespeares-globe-theatre/) - A groundling would stand close to the stage, where the sweat and smells emitted easily from from the actors during Shakespeare's plays at the Globe Theater in London.
- [THE PITY OF WAR: English Poets of WWI](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/the-pity-of-war-english-poets-of-wwi/) - Destination: Ypres, Belgium and Arras, France Dates: June 19–26, 2016 (7 nights) For more information on this trip please contact Literary Traveler. 1-855-LIT-TRVL Readings: Poems by Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, Isaac Rosenberg, Vera Brittain, and others Accommodations: Novotel, Ypres and Hotel de l’Univers, Arras Description/Itinerary: As the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of WWI, journey with
- [Cranwell Resort and Spa: a History of Inspiration](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/cranwell-resort-and-spa-a-history-of-inspiration/) - by Francis McGovern one of my favorite memories from my stay was simply sitting outside and taking in views of the mountains. There was snow on the ground in the Berkshires, and everything felt pristine and peaceful. I wanted to find a new place to write in, a new place to think in. I’ve always
- [An Escape in Portland for Any Season](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/an-escape-in-portland-for-any-season/) - by Francis and Linda McGovern Sometimes the volume in our minds could use some turning down, a way to de-clutter in order to amplify the good stuff: our creativity, our passions, our ingenuity. When we think about the seasons in New England we often have favorites, but sometimes a place can conjure an elemental detail
- [Room 101, for Teenage Girls: A conversation with <i>Only Ever Yours</i> Author Louise O' Neill](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/room-101-for-teenage-girls-a-conversation-with-only-ever-yours-author-louise-o-neill/) - by Jessica Monk an image flared in my mind’s eye. It was of a girl, she was 16, standing in front of a classroom in her bikini while a nun-like figure walked around her, circling her ‘defective’ body parts with red marker while the class chanted "fat, fat, fat." As YA fiction explodes with myriad
- [Jurassic World: Why the Least Believable Character is not Indominus Rex](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/jurassic-world-why-the-least-believable-character-is-not-indominus-rex/) - Jurassic World is an incredibly fun ride, but when the least believable character is not the genetically engineered dinosaur, you have a problem.
- [Hay Festival Brings Excitement and Surprises to Kells in County Meath](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/kells-hay-festival/) - The Hay Festival will be returning to Kells, County Meath, June 25 to 28th. The program will feature literature and journalism, as well as cultural events.
- [Who Was The Real Don Draper? Literary Traveler Investigates](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/who-was-the-real-don-draper-literary-traveler-investigates/) - By Alex Nicoll Don Draper is one of the most distinctive characters in the history of American television. From his slicked hair to his seemingly bottomless glass of bourbon, the star of AMC's hit series Mad Men is instantly recognizable. While Don Draper is a singular character, there’s been a lot of speculation that he was based on a
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- [We Recommend This App: Eat Smart Abroad](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/we-recommend-this-app-eat-smart-abroad/) - A review of the Eat Smart Guide series' new app for over twelve destinations, features include translations, chef recommendations, and historical background.
- [The Most Complete Derangement: William S. Burroughs and Ayahuasca](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-most-complete-derangement-william-s-burroughs-and-ayahuasca/) - Words By Jana DeBusk, artwork by Elizabeth Lous. “This is the most powerful drug I have ever experienced. Yage is not like anything else. It produces the most complete derangement of the senses.” - William Burroughs, The Yage Letters In the beginning, it is quiet. The only sound is rain falling on the great, green savage
- [Why I Love Biographies, Even If They're Not Great: 'Fire and Rain: The James Taylor Story'](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/why-i-love-biographies-even-if-theyre-not-great-fire-and-rain-the-james-taylor-story/) - By Antoinette Weil. Fire and Rain is one of the most memorable and well known James Taylor songs, and is also the title of Ian Halpernin's biography about the iconic and at times troubled musician. The wonderful thing about biographies is that every person's life is interesting in some way or another. You could read
- [Barry Hannah’s Late Love Song to Mississippi: "Get Some Young"](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/barry-hannahs-late-love-song-to-mississippi-get-some-young/) - By William Caverlee. In devising his strange fictions, Mississippi’s Barry Hannah was nearer to a poet and musician than a prose writer, and his language inventions reached a peak in a 1996 short story, “Get Some Young,” from the collection, High Lonesome. Hannah was born in 1942 in Meridian, Mississippi, and grew up in Clinton
- [Letters To The Places We Miss The Most: Marlborough, New Zealand](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/letters-to-the-places-we-miss-the-most-marlborough-new-zealand/) - Dear Marlborough, New Zealand, Last week, I was in a wine shop and saw your name on a Sauvignon Blanc label. I admit I was looking for it. I never liked white wine until I met you. I buy your bottles all the time now, bring them to dinner parties, drink them with my husband,
- [Bookniture: Take Your Books and Go!](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/bookniture-take-your-books-go/) - Bookniture recently funded by Kickstarter allows you to take your books and go by expanding to become portable furniture.
- [Discovering Morrissey's Manchester](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/discovering-morrisseys-manchester/) - By Brian Baer Approaching my first Christmas in Manchester, UK, I bellied up to the bar in my favorite Portland Street pub. The Fab Cafe had been my regular hangout for weeks by that point. Its walls were covered with sci-fi knickknacks and posters from old cult films like Barbarella. There was a life-sized Dalek
- [Love in Graphics: Reviewing Brian K. Vaughan's Epic 'Saga'](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/graphic-novel-review-love-and-fantasy-in-brian-k-vaughans-saga-vol-1/) - By Alina Sutherland Saga Vol. 1 opens with a singular image of a woman’s face. Her teeth clenching together, sweat pops off her forehead and a small sentence snakes across the top of the page stating, “This is how an idea becomes real.” The reader is never fully informed on the idea, but turning the
- [Bookstore Review: Brattle Book Shop is Used Book Heaven](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/used-book-brattle-book-shop/) - In Boston Brattle Book Shop specializes in used books both common and rare.
- [The Counselor: Cormac McCarthy as Screenwriter and Why it Works](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-counselor-cormac-mccarthy-as-screenwriter-and-why-it-works/) - Don't judge a book by its cover -- or a film by its trailer. Cormac McCarthy's original screenplay The Counselor is a nuanced, dialogue driven (literary) film.
- [Current Events and the Big Screen: 'Rosewater' and the Arab Spring](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/current-events-and-the-big-screen-rosewater-and-the-arab-spring/) - Rosewater, adapted from the memoir And Then They Came For Me by Maziar Bahari, chronicles the Arab Spring from behind a camera and inside a prison cell.
- [50 Shades of Escape: Literary Trips To Heat Up Your February](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/50-shades-of-escape-literary-trips-to-heat-up-your-february/) - by Marisela Navarro. I have always considered reading fiction to “escape” an active pursuit, not a passive release. It feels like you’re forgetting yourself, disappearing from your life. But I think you’re remembering. You’re hunting. You’re running away, but not just away. You’re running towards something seen and felt. In Louise Erdrich’s poem, “Advice to
- [We Recommend This App: Trover, A Social Network for Travelers](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/we-recommend-this-app-trover-a-social-network-for-travelers/) - By Alex Nicoll. Trover is an image-hosting app created by the founder of Expedia. In this age of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (and Tumblr and Pintrest and…) you’d be forgiven if the first sentence of this article caused you to want to click away. But wait! Trover is an image-hosting app for travelers. It is specifically
- [Literary Destination: The Edinburgh Writer's Museum](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/literary-destination-the-edinburgh-writers-museum/) - Written by Stéphanie de Geus. Edinburgh at night steals your breath away. It's love at first sight. In one glance, the historic buildings transport you to another time. During the day the city is bursting with life and the stunning views make you never want to leave. Most of city's beauty is hidden in small spaces.
- [Bookstore Review: McNally Jackson, Where You Can Shop, Self-Publish, and Sip Espresso](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/bookstore-review-mcnally-jackson-where-you-can-shop-self-publish-and-sip-espresso/) - Words and Illustration by Haley Houseman. With a lively social media presence and supportive atmosphere, McNally Jackson is out to save the bookstore scene in Manhattan. As high rents and slow business have forced older, well respected bookstores to close on the island, McNally Jackson thrives downtown in the Village. The space is perpetually busy,
- [The 2015 Literary Fauxscars: And the Nominees are…](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-2015-literary-fauxscars-and-the-nominees-are/) - After looking at the best film adaptations of the past year, the nominees for the 2015 Literary Fauxscars are... [drum roll please]
- [The 2015 Literary Fauxscars: The Results are In!](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-2015-literary-fauxscars-the-results-are-in/) - The results are in! Here are the winners of the 2015 Literary Fauxscars, celebrating the year's best literary adaptations.
- [We Recommend This Bag: Kulkea Boot Trekker](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/we-recommend-kulkea-ski-boot-bags/) - Snap on your helmet and pack in your boots: It’s time to go skiing. But instead of throwing everything into a duffel, where your socks mingle uncomfortably with your goggles, try a Kulkea ski boot bag on for size. “I was sick of black hole bags,” explains Kulkea co-founder Steve Abramowitz. An avid skier, he
- [Bookstore Review: Word, A Haven for Bookish Types in Brooklyn](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/bookstore-review-word-a-haven-for-bookish-types-in-brooklyn/) - by Haley Houseman On a bright and sunny corner of hip Greenpoint, there is 850 square feet set aside for books and the community they create. Word, an independent Brooklyn bookshop, is tightly stuffed with books for all tastes and ages. The stock is selected with care and enthusiasm by Christine Onorati, who co-owns Word
- ['American Sniper' and the Problem of Adapting Memoir](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/american-sniper-and-the-problem-of-adapting-memoir/) - The controversy surrounding American Sniper has not ceased, and it may be this divisive and chameleon-like quality that makes American Sniper a must-see film.
- [The Hundred-Foot Journey: Comforts of Food and Home](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-hundred-foot-journey-comforts-of-food-and-home/) - The Hundred-Foot Journey is as much about the homes we carry with us, as it is about the food and culture that make us who we are.
- [Following 'Inherent Vice' Down the Rabbit Hole](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/following-inherent-vice-down-the-rabbit-hole/) - Inherent Vice may be a detective story, but Paul Thomas Anderson's film is less concerned with the crime and more reminiscent of a noir Alice in Wonderland.
- [50 Shades of Belle du Jour: Sex, Writing, and Making Movies](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/50-shades-of-belle-du-jour-sex-writing-and-making-movies/) - Article and Illustration by Haley Houseman Despite the pearl-clutching that occurred when Fifty Shades of Grey appeared on our cultural radar, erotica has been mainstream for a while. From Victorian erotica, full of incest and explicit descriptions, to Playboy and the power of its pinup girls, the public has always enjoyed reading about sex. Romance novels
- [The Theory of Everything: An Imperfect Romance of Love and Science](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-theory-of-everything-an-imperfect-romance-of-love-and-science/) - By Alex Nicoll The Theory of Everything begins with a scene of Stephen Hawking riding a bicycle. This image is all foreshadowing: of Stephen’s impending diagnosis, of his loss of motor function, of his permanent seat in another kind of wheeled vehicle. Throughout the first act of the film, the camera finds a way to
- [Before 50 Shades of Grey: 7 Classic Works of Erotic Literature](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/before-50-shades-of-grey-7-classic-works-of-erotic-literature/) - by Katy Kelleher It’s no secret that some members of the Literary Traveler staff are fans of the EL James novel, 50 Shades of Grey, and are awaiting the release of the upcoming film with bated breath. However, some of us are a little less enthused (for example: me). While I have no qualms about
- [Where Has True Passion Gone?](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/where-has-true-passion-gone/) - by Casey Hassenstein Where has true passion gone? Today, passion and sex are compatriots being thoughtlessly splashed about in the pages of magazines and uploaded via racy photos from celebrities on the Internet. Sex sells – especially when it involves whips and chains and lacy, forbidden fantasies of the flesh. I long for the days
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- [Literary Destination: The Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery, Alabama](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/literary-destination-the-fitzgerald-museum-in-montgomery-alabama/) - When we imagine F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda, we tend to think of them in some New York ballroom, sipping champagne and dancing dizzily. You might not expect to find The F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum in an old historic neighborhood in the Deep South. But despite its unlikely location, this stately
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- [Gone Girl: What's Lost in Translation and Does it Matter?](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/gone-girl-whats-lost-in-translation-and-does-it-matter/) - Gone Girl is a movie that works on its own, but familiarity with Gillian Flynn's novel changes your film experience -- a more rare occurrence than people think.
- [Festival Season Preview: The Hay Festival Returns to Kells](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/festival-season-preview-the-hay-festival-returns-to-kells/) - by G.J. Schear Kells. The very name suggests books. One of the most famous in the world, The Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the gospels dated around 800AD, spent its early days here before taking residence in Trinity College, Dublin. But that’s history. Today, Kells is a small town where computer shops nuzzle
- [Wordsworth, Coleridge, and the Great Scottish Road Trip](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/wordsworth-coleridge-and-the-great-scottish-road-trip/) - By Danielle Pearson It is a truth universally acknowledged that every great friendship deserves a great road trip. I grew up in the gently rolling hills of the English South, a fact which, in Tolkienian terms, makes me something of a hobbit. Perhaps as a consequence, when it comes to road tripping, I've always yearned
- [A 'Moral Pub' Crawl Through James Joyce's Dublin](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/james-joyce-dublin/) - At Davy Byrne's pub in Dublin, Leopold Bloom famously lunches on a cheese sandwich and glass of wine in the groundbreaking novel Ulysses. The closest thing you can get to a gorgonzola sandwich these days is an appetizer of fried brie wedges with a fancy crosshatched pattern of raspberry sauce on the plate. You can still get the glass of burgundy though - or the Chilean red or the French white.
- [The Fantasy of the Arctic](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-fantasy-of-the-arctic/) - by Katy Kelleher “Go West, young man” is an old adage, one that speaks to that particularly American dream of endless opportunity and infinite space. But I’ve never felt the pull to go west. No, when my mind is taken by daydreams and my wanderlust rears its unruly head, I don’t hear the whispery summon of surf
- [On Pizza in Naples and Flying Solo: Five Questions with Literary Traveler Contributor Ruth Setton](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/on-pizza-in-naples-and-flying-solo-five-questions-with-literary-traveler-contributor-ruth-setton/) - Here at Literary Traveler we're blessed with a truly amazing roster of writers. In our new column, Five Questions, we ask our contributors to share their travel experience with you. In this piece, you'll find book recommendations, foodie observations, and hopefully, a dose of inspiration for your wandering mind. Meet Ruth Setton, author of "In
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- [10 Gifts for the Literary Traveler in Your Life](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/what-to-get-the-literary-traveler-in-your-life/) - by Katy Kelleher From quirky stocking stuffers to grandiose globes, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite finds in our 2014 Gift Guide. If you would prefer to purchase a book, check out our list of great new titles for giving and getting. Literary Tattoo – $5 – Buy it here Let’s start with a
- [Finding Balance in Bali: Anaïs Nin's Message for the Island of Gods](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/finding-balance-in-bali-anais-nin-and-the-future-of-the-magical-island/) - By Tess Joyce “The colors, the perfumes, the dances, the music of Bali stay with you because they all penetrate deeper into our psychic life; it is one of the Bardo states we are allowed to live, a privilege, a voyage through a karma of joy not granted to Western man, a joy which comes
- [Literary Traveler Gift Guide: Great New Books for Everyone on Your List](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/literary-traveler-gift-guide-great-new-books-for-everyone-on-your-list/) - by Katy Kelleher Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means one thing in American consumer culture: it’s time to start holiday shopping. But instead of running out to the nearest mall, I’m spending the day in bed with a big book (The Goldfinch by Donna Tart) and a cup of tea. Why? Because I already
- [In Search of the Goddess: Following the Call to Kildare, Ireland](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/in-search-of-the-goddess-following-yeats-call-to-kildare-ireland/) - by Ruth Knafo Setton I hear the call in the deep heart’s core. - William Butler Yeats I heard it across the seas in the rustling forest near my home in Pennsylvania, and I heard it in the sound of the waves, and I heard it the instant we docked in the port of gritty and
- [Bookstore Review: le lièvre de mars, Marseille, France](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/bookstore-review-les-libraries-of-marseille/) - by Johanna Pittman Normally I’m not much of a book aesthete—despite a dislike of electronic reading, I’ve never been drawn above all else to the book as a kind of sacred artifact. Yet in the gritty coastal city of Marseille, France, I was struck by the sense that the French take books (books) seriously, and
- [A Creative Retreat at Mirbeau Inn & Spa](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/a-creative-retreat-at-mirbeau-inn-spa/) - In early November, the Literary Traveler staff headed out for a retreat. We wanted to refresh our minds, to open new mental passageways, to escape the hassle of deadlines and gain sight of the bigger picture. And there are few better ways to do that than to change one’s surroundings. With a sense of excitement,
- [COLOMBIA: A Paradise Where Reality and Magic Blur](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/colombia-a-paradise-where-reality-and-magic-blur/) - Travel to Colombia in 2015 with Classical Pursuits.
- [A Tender Evening in JR Moehringer’s "The Tender Bar"](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-tender-evening-in-jr-moehringers-the-tender-bar/) - By Jennifer Locke The local bar: it’s a place both mythologized and longed-for, a place Americans with packed schedules and commuter lifestyles dream of in the same way that they pine for bygone eras. The place where everybody knows your name. The place where nine-to-fivers come to unwind. The place where the bartender knows your
- [The Magic, the Music and the Men: Cartagena Delivers for Solo Female Travelers](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-magic-the-music-and-the-men-cartagena-delivers-for-solo-female-travelers/) - To learn more about traveling to Colombia with Literary Traveler and Classical Pursuits, check out the upcoming tour here. By Jana DeBusk When I told my mother I was going to Colombia, she started screaming. My grandmother started crying. Every family member I had, spread out over the Indiana cornfields, was terrified. Me? I just
- [I Am Providence: The City that Made H.P. Lovecraft](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/i-am-providence-the-city-that-made-h-p-lovecraft/) - Lovecraft's Biography and traces of his life left in Providence, RI.
- ["Put the Map Away" and Other Travel Tips from Samantha Brown](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/put-the-map-away-and-other-travel-tips-from-samantha-brown/) - For well over a decade, Brown has traveled the world for the Travel Channel, but she is also a pleasure traveler at heart. She shares her inspiring tips at the Women's Travel Fest.
- [Po’boys and Naughty Girls in N’awlins – The Land of Dreamy Dreams that Defies “Objective” Reality](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/poboys-and-naughty-girls-in-nawlins-the-land-of-dreamy-dreams-that-defies-objective-reality/) - Classical Pursuits travels to New Orleans, focusing on the literature of this unique city, from Kate Chopin to Tennessee Williams.
- [ALONG THE MIGHTY MEKONG: Cambodia and Vietnam](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/along-the-mighty-mekong-cambodia-and-vietnam/) - Travel to Vietnam and Cambodia with Classical Pursuits in 2015.
- [IN A QUIET CORNER OF ITALY …TRIESTE](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/in-a-quiet-corner-of-italy-trieste/) - Travel to Trieste, Italy with Classical Pursuits in 2015.
- [ALICE MUNRO: MASTER OF THE CONTEMPORARY SHORT STORY](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/alice-munro-master-of-the-contemporary-short-story/) - Travel to Bayfield, Ontario with Classical Pursuits in 2015 to discuss Alice Munro.
- [TAKING YOUR SOUL FOR A STROLL: 160 Kilometers on the Camino de Santiago](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/taking-your-soul-for-a-stroll-160-kilometers-on-the-camino-de-santiago/) - Travel the Camino de Santiago with Classical Pursuits in 2015.
- [Creating Beauty from Devastation in Galveston, Texas](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/creating-beauty-from-devastation-in-galveston-texas/) - Gardens dotted with whimsical tree sculptures created out of the devastation of Hurricane showcases the indomitable spirit of Galveston Island, Texas.
- [The Mists of Mount Doom: J.R.R. Tolkien’s New Zealand](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/through-the-mists-of-mount-doom-j-r-r-tolkiens-new-zealand/) - Hiking in New Zealand is an incredible adventure, especially when following the footsteps of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy characters.
- [Choose Your Own Adventure: Bus Trips to Spark Your Wanderlust](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/choose-your-own-adventure-bus-trips-to-spark-your-wanderlust/) - On a road trip, the road becomes the trip itself, winding and meandering like a choose-your-own-adventure novel. Where you go is up to you, as is how you get there.
- [The Legendary Hotel Elysée: Last Home of Tennessee Williams](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/the-legendary-hotel-elysee-last-home-of-tennessee-williams/) - As far as iconic hotels go, the Hotel Elysee in NYC has seen more dramatic chapters of American life than most (Tennessee Williams lived and died there).
- [The Library Hotel: Literary Luxury in New York City](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/the-library-hotel-literary-luxury-in-new-york-city/) - New York City's Library Hotel is a lavish literary oasis on Madison Avenue designed with luxury (and the Dewey Decimal system) in mind.
- [The Hotel Monteleone: New Orleans Literary Landmark](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/the-hotel-montelone-a-new-orleans-literary-landmark/) - The Hotel Montelone, a luxury hotel in the French Quarter of New Orleans Louisiana, has hosted American authors like Ernest Hemingway, Eudora Welty and Tennessee Williams.
- ["Be Your Own Story": 8 Life Lessons from Literary Commencement Speeches](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/8-life-lessons-from-literary-commencement-speeches/) - Who better to address a jittery class of young adults than a writer, whose career trajectory is the equivalent of running an ultra-marathon over burning coals?
- [La Belle Helene: A Rare Discovery at Greece’s Mycenae](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/la-belle-helene-a-rare-discovery-at-greeces-mycenae/) - La Belle Helene de Menelas Hotel, a small unassuming accommodation in Mykines, Greece, a mile from the ruins of Mycenae, has hosted a number of authors and literary celebrities.
- [Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, The Citizen-Soldier](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/joshua-lawrence-chamberlain-the-citizen-soldier/) - During the Battle of Gettysburg, amid the smoke and din of musketry, the 20th Maine volunteer infantry arrived under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain.
- [John Muir and the Family Ranch in Martinez](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/john-muir-and-the-family-ranch-in-martinez/) - John Muir was known for traveling throughout the Western states documenting natural beauty and phenomenon and helping develop the Pacific Crest Trail.
- [The Outermost House, Henry Beston's Cape Cod](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-outermost-house-henry-bestons-cape-cod/) - Henry Beston built The Outermost House in Eastham Massachusetts that is visited frequently by fans of the author.
- [L. Frank Baum – The Man Behind The Curtain](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/l-frank-baum-the-man-behind-the-curtain/) - By Linda McGovern Chances are you have seen the 1939 MGM movie, The Wizard of Oz, at one point or another in your lifetime. But the chances maybe even greater that you do not associate it with L. Frank Baum, the author of the book on which the film was based. In fact, most people
- [Scholar, Athlete, and Artist: Edgar Allan Poe At University of Virginia](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/scholar-athlete-and-artist-edgar-allan-poe-at-university-of-virginia/) - Edgar Allan Poe had many college-day jaunts during his time in Charlottesville Virginina at the University of Virginia. They served as influences for Tale of the Ragged Mountains, Tamerlane, To Helen and Al Aaraaf. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about Edgar Allan Poe's biography and to find Edgar Allan Poe ebooks and gifts and historic hotels near Charlottesville Virginia.
- [Travel for Women, Minus the Baggage: 8 Things We Learned at the Women's Travel Fest](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/travel-for-women-minus-the-baggage-8-things-we-learned-at-the-women-in-travel-fest/) - LT’s Amanda and I made our way down to Go-Girl’s Women's Travel Fest. At the first annual event, a number of inspiring women, writers and travelers, offered tips on traveling the world, whether solo or with a camera crew.
- [Emirates Airline Festival: A Literary Oasis Amid the Dazzle of Dubai](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/emirates-airline-festival-a-literary-oasis-amid-the-dazzle-of-dubai/) - Dubai and the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature dazzles and confuses with its curious combination of Muslim and tribal traditions and cultural and cosmopolitan vibrancy.
- ["The wicked lie, that the past is always tense": The Genius of Zadie Smith](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-wicked-lie-that-the-past-is-always-tense-the-genius-of-zadie-smith/) - Zadie Smith's sweeping novel, White Teeth covers years, locations, and generations, touching on themes of identity, love, loss, culture, horticulture, omelets, the apocalypse, and cloning.
- [The 2014 Literary Fauxscars: The Results are In!](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-2014-literary-fauxscars-the-results-are-in/) - Before tonight's Oscar fanfare, join us on our very own red carpet (read carpet?) as we give away "Fauxscars" to the very best in literary films.
- [The Adaption Comes Full Circle: The True Story of Philomena's Lost Child](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-adaption-comes-full-circle-the-true-story-of-philomenas-lost-child/) - The story of a mother who has lost her son, the Oscar nominated film Philomena was never going to be an easy ride emotionally.
- [The 2014 Literary Fauxscars: And the Nominees are...](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-2014-literary-fauxscars-and-the-nominees-are/) - It's that time of year again: Award Show Season. The Literary Fauxscars honor the best in literary film adaptations. See if your favorite films made the cut!
- [Jane Austen's Nieces in Ireland: A Tale of Two Sisters](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jane-austens-nieces-in-ireland-part-1-a-tale-of-two-sisters/) - Many scholars have raked through Jane Austen's personal documents for clues to her perspective. Recently, Sophia Hillan found clues in the lives of her nieces in Ireland.
- [The Clever One That Got Away: The Story of Jane Austen's Niece, Marianne](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-clever-one-that-got-away-the-story-of-jane-austens-niece-marianne/) - ane Austen is many things to us: writer, inventor of the modern romance, cultural icon. But first she was dutiful Aunt Jane to her neices, including the clever Marianne.
- [Methods of Adaptation: Is Bigger Always Better?](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/methods-of-adaptation-is-bigger-always-better/) - When it comes to adapting much-loved stories for the big screen, whether a popular novel, a classic fairy tale, or even another film, is bigger always better?
- [Love on the Road: An Anthology of Love and (Wander)Lust](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/love-on-the-road-an-anthology-of-love-and-wanderlust/) - Love on the Road: 12 Tales of Love and Travel is by definition an anthology of “love stories,” and yet, the choices are like real love -- beautiful, diverse and refreshing.
- [Now Entering River Heights](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/now-entering-river-heights/) - Welcome to River Heights. Established in 1930 with the publication of the first of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, the town is itself an enigma.
- [Jane Austen, A Beloved Friend in Chawton](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/austen_chawton/) - Jane Austen left many traces behind in Chawton, England where her house still stands.
- [‘Week’ with Jane Austen: Jane Austen's Hampshire & Heart of England](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/week-with-jane-austen-jane-austen-hampshire-heart-of-england/) - This is an countryside adventure into the world of Jane Austen, places where the author herself lived or visited and places of inspiration for her novels.
- [Frozen: A Heartwarming Reimagining of "The Snow Queen"](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/frozen-a-heartwarming-reimagining-of-the-snow-queen/) - Like many animated Disney masterpieces, Frozen was inspired by a fairy tale -- this time "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen.
- [The Romantic Life of Hans Christian Andersen](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-romantic-life-of-hans-christian-andersen/) - Hans Christian Andersen, the famous Danish writer and a well known gay artist, never found a partner to share his life with in Denmark.
- [Hans Christian Andersen Travels through Denmark](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hans-christian-andersen-travels-through-denmark/) - Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales are known throughout the world, but he was truly a Danish author, traveling throughout the country over the course of his life.
- [Happy Birthday, Julia: Celebrating the Centenary of a Culinary Icon](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/happy-birthday-julia-celebrating-the-centenary-of-a-culinary-icon/) - As a writer, Julia Child published 17 cookbooks, and an autobiography that was released posthumously in 2006. The latter, titled My Life in France, includes personal stories from Child’s life and that of her husband, focusing particularly on the Child's time living in France.
- [The Southern Vampire Mysteries: How to Survive the Fall without True Blood](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-southern-vampire-mysteries-how-to-survive-the-fall-without-true-blood/) - While the television show, True Blood, has gained immense popularity, real ‘Truebies’ know that it is actually an adaptation of The Southern Vampire Mysteries series written by Charlaine Harris.
- [The Hunger Games: Why the Apocalypse is the New Vampire](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-hunger-games-why-the-apocalypse-is-the-new-vampire/) - The future of female empowerment in not doomed. It can be found in a dark corner of a distant post-apocalyptic universe. Enter the heroine of The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen.
- [“Let Them Get Dirty” and Other Lessons from the Trail: An interview with Author Patricia Ellis Herr](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/let-them-get-dirty-and-other-lessons-from-the-trail-an-interview-with-author-patricia-ellis-herr/) - Author, mother, and hiking enthusiast, Patricia Ellis Herr's first book, Up: A Mother and Daughter’s Peakbagging Adventure, came from her experience hiking all 48 of New Hampshire’s highest mountains with her daughter.
- [The New “Meant to Be”: An Interview with YA Author Lauren Morrill](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-new-meant-to-be-an-interview-with-ya-author-lauren-morrill/) - I devoured Lauren Morrill’s debut YA novel Meant to Be in one sitting. I have always been a fan of YA Fiction and what it can do for teenage and adult readers alike. Morrill’s book does it tenfold, providing a fun escape while delivering emotional depth and a thoughtful insight into adolescence.
- [The Desolation of Smaug: A Welcome Return to Middle-Earth](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-desolation-of-smaug-a-welcome-return-to-middle-earth/) - As we enter awards season, one of the most exciting literary adaptations has to be the continuation of Middle-earth films based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novels with 2013's The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
- [Fact vs. Fiction: The Wonderful World of Saving Mr. Banks](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/fact-vs-fiction-the-wonderful-world-of-saving-mr-banks/) - Watching Saving Mr. Banks, it’s hard not to wonder what the real P.L. Travers would think. Treacle, I imagine her saying. But, filmgoers may agree, not all treacle is bad.
- [Russia's Golden Age - 19th Century Art, Literature, and Music in Moscow and St. Petersburg](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/russias-golden-age-19th-century-art-literature-and-music-in-moscow-and-st-petersburg/) - Travel to Moscow and St. Petersburg with a tour by Classical Pursuits and experience Russia through the lens of Leo Tolstoy's classic Anna Karenina.
- [The Book Thief and the Power of Storytelling](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-book-thief-and-the-power-of-storytelling/) - The film adaptation of Markus Zusak’s 2005 YA novel is a coming-of-age story that illustrates the dire consequences of war and the power of storytelling.
- [Safe, Solo, and Female: How to Book a Room of One's Own and Have the Best Trip of Your Life](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/safe-solo-and-female-how-to-book-a-room-of-ones-own-and-have-the-best-trip-of-your-life/) - At the Solo Travel for Women event at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, hosted by Go-Girl Travel Network, the atmosphere was enthusiastic but practical.
- [The 2013 Literary Fauxscars: The Results are In!](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-results-are-inand-the-fauxscar-goes-to/) - While the results of the Oscars may be kept under wraps for a couple more hours, we won't keep you waiting any longer. The fix is in and while some of these adaptations may not be receiving accolades from the Academy, we think they deserve acknowledgment for their spot on representation of some of our literary favorites.
- [The 2013 Literary Fauxscars: And the Nominees are...](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/and-the-nominees-for-the-2013-literary-fauxscars-are/) - We have researched our way through classic novels, young adult favorites and everything in between. Here are the final nominations for the First Annual Literary Fauxscars. Did your favorites make the cut?
- [IPEVO SuperCharger: The Multi-Tasking Traveler's New Best Friend](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/ipevosupercharger/) - The IPEVO USB SuperCharger simultaneously charges four USB devices, never sacrificing the power of charge. And each USB port emits 2.1 amps. Great for travel!
- [Southern Comfort: A Poet's Biography of Antarctic Cuisine](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/southern-comfort-a-poets-biography-of-antarctic-cuisine/) - Before Jason Anthony settled on the topic of Antarctic food for his book Hoosh, nobody was writing home about Antarctic cuisine.
- [10 Must-Watch Page-to-Screen Adaptations for Film Buffs](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/10-must-watch-page-to-screen-adaptations/) - Sit back, while I count down ten of the best book-to-film adaptations of all time. And stay tuned for the 2014 Literary Fauxscars -- Coming Soon.
- [Escape to the Big Top: A Review of The Night Circus](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/escape-to-the-big-top-a-review-of-the-night-circus/) - The opening line of Erica Morgenstern’s debut novel, The Night Circus is like the book itself: sometimes unbelievable, but an altogether magical delight for the senses.
- [What's Next?: 5 Books to Read after Ender's Game and The Hunger Games](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/5-books-to-read-after-enders-game-and-the-hunger-games/) - So, you liked Ender's Game and The Hunger Games. Here are the 5 science fiction books you should read next.
- [Irish Day Tours: History, Scenery, Lit & Laughs](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/irish-day-tours-history-scenery-lit-laughs/) - Irish Day Tours specializes in day-long adventures. They have packages featuring the highlights of Ireland, including the Cliffs of Moher and Giant's Causeway.
- [Literary Traveler Holiday Gift Guide 2013](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/literary-traveler-holiday-gift-guide-2013/) - You have better things to do than scour the mall for a one-of-a-kind present -- Let us help with our 2013 Gift Guide for book lovers, writers, and travelers.
- [Stocking Stuffers for the Literary Traveler](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/stocking-stuffers-for-the-literary-traveler/) - Skip the toiletries and lotto tickets, the best gifts are often stocking stuffers - thoughtful tokens that say: the gift is small, but the love is immeasurable.
- [One Nanny, Hold the Spoonful of Sugar: The REAL Mary Poppins and Her Creator, P.L. Travers](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/pl_travers_mary_poppins/) - An article about Mary Poppins by Literary Traveler.
- [Orange is the New Black: The Memoir Behind the Hit Series](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/orange-is-the-new-black-the-memoir-behind-the-hit-series/) - Orange Is The New Black takes readers “inside” Piper Kerman's 15 month prison sentence. The 2011 memoir has since been turned into a popular Netflix series.
- [Jedediah Hawkins Inn: Historic Charm on Long Island's North Fork](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/jedediah-hawkins-inn-historic-charm-on-long-islands-north-fork/) - In the heart of Long Island's wine country stands the Jedediah Hawkins Inn, recognized for its historical value and luxurious, comfortable accommodations.
- [Powell’s Books: Portland’s Iconic Independent Bookstore](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/powells-books-portlands-iconic-independent-bookstore/) - When in Portland, Oregon, a visit to Powell's Books is a must. The flagship "City of Books" location is the largest used and new bookstore in the world.
- [A Tour Less Ordinary: The Hidden Poetry of Italy's Literary Landmarks](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-tour-less-ordinary-the-hidden-poetry-of-italys-literary-landmarks/) - LT speaks with Kyle Hall, founder of Scolastica Tours, about his passion for travel, Italy, and how Scolastica is a step above the average group tour.
- [Ender's Game -- What to Expect from the Film Adaptation ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/enders-game-what-to-expect-from-the-film-adaptation/) - If you are heading to the theatre to see the highly anticipated film adaptation of Orson Scott Card's 1985 science fiction novel, here is what you need to know.
- [A Night in the Library: Gladstone's Library, Wales](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/a-night-in-the-library-gladstones-library-wales/) - As literary travelers, we long to walk the same halls as our favorite authors. Gladstone’s Library provides one such unique lodging option in Wales.
- [Revisiting Jane: A Marriage Plot for the Modern Day](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/revisiting-jane-a-marriage-plot-for-the-modern-day/) - Jane Austen’s novels are no stranger to adaptation but in recent years they've also been retold for the modern day. Think zombies, theme parks and vlogs, oh my.
- [Unique Accommodations for the Adventurous Traveler](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/unique-accommodations-for-the-adventurous-traveler/) - Gone are the days when hotels were simply places to lay your head between long days of travel adventures. Hotels have become adventures unto themselves. Stay underwater, in an ice hotel or in one with views of the northern lights.
- [Disney World for Beginners: A Twentysomething’s Guide to the Magic Kingdom](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/disney-world-for-beginners-a-twentysomethings-guide-to-the-magic-kingdom/) - Literary Traveler's twentysomething editorial assistant takes her first trip to Disney World and experiences all that the Magic Kingdom has to offer, while also exploring the literary roots of many beloved Disney characters.
- [Iceland Writers Retreat -- Escape. Learn. Explore. Create.](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/iceland-writers-retreat-escape-learn-explore-create/) - The 2014 Iceland Writers Retreat features small workshops and panels by known authors, focusing on the art and craft of writing, along with cultural excursions.
- [Pauline Johnson: A Mohawk Poet](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/pauline-johnson-a-mohawk-poet/) - Pauline Johnson is the first native of the Six Nations to have her writings published, and was popular in the Americas and abroad.
- [The Flavor of Paris: Hemingway's A Moveable Feast](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-flavor-of-paris-hemingways-a-moveable-feast/) - For Ernest Hemingway, Paris was "a moveable feast" and in his memoir of the 1920s he conveys the flavor of the city through the food and drink.
- [Idyllic Escape: Boccaccio's Decameron in the Florentine Countryside](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/idyllic-escape-boccaccios-decameron-in-the-florentine-countryside/) - Travel to Italy with a literary tour of Florence and Tuscany, exploring the area through Boccaccio's masterpiece, The Decameron.
- [Italian Exile: Dante's Inferno and Early Renaissance Justice](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/italian-exile-dantes-inferno-and-early-renaissance-justice/) - Travel to Italy and explore Florence and Rome through Dante Alighieri's masterpiece, The Divine Comedy and Martha Nussbaum's Poetic Justice.
- [Picasso & Friends: On the Trail of Genius](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/picasso-friends-on-the-trail-of-genius/) - Travel to Europe with National Trust Tours and experience the artistic genius of Picasso in Spain and France.
- [American Queen Steamboat Tours](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/the-american-queen-steamboat-tours/) - To travel the Mississippi River aboard the American Queen Steamboat is to immerse yourself in extraordinary American experiences shared only by a discerning few
- [Dylan Thomas Centenary, South Wales Heritage – April](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/dylan-thomas-centenary-south-wales-heritage-april/) - Wales is commemorating what would have been Dylan Thomas’ 100th birthday in 2014. Celebrate with a literary tour of South Wales Heritage.
- [Jane Austen’s Family Heritage in Northern Ireland & Donegal with author Sophia Hillan](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/jane-austens-family-heritage-in-northern-ireland-donegal-with-author-sophia-hillan/) - This literary adventure by Special Group Tours explores the legacy of Jane Austen and her family in the cultural landscapes of Donegal and Northern Ireland.
- [Literary England: The Classic Route](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/2014-literary-england-the-classic-route/) - All too often seen briefly on ‘whistle stop’ day trips from London, this tour explores classic England and literary sites by spending time in the countryside.
- [Go Gaga for Gatsby with Vintage Finds from Artifaktori](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/go-gaga-for-gatsby-with-vintage-finds-from-artifaktori/) - Amy Bercowitz, owner of Boston-based vintage store Artifaktori, invited us for a sneak peak of 1920s styles from her personal collection.
- [Poe on Sullivan's Island](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/poe-on-sullivans-island/) - Edgar Allan Poe, a well-known American author and Southern writer, was fond of Charleston South Carolina.
- [Doorways into Dante’s World](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/doorways-into-dantes-world/) - Scolastica Tours offers a side-door into Dante’s Inferno by tackling the poem through a secondary text: Martha Nussbaum’s Poetic Justice on there 2014 tour.
- [The Eye of the Beholder: Millicent Rogers and the Art of Taos](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-eye-of-the-beholder-millicent-rogers-and-the-art-of-taos/) - Millicent Rogers -- a beautiful, wealthy socialite, but also an aesthete who fought disability with creativity and heartbreak with a pioneering spirit.
- [Dashiell Hammett at the Hollywood Studios](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dashiell-hammett-at-the-hollywood-studios/) - The stories that were put up on the big screen during Dashiell Hammett's lifetime, and the major Hollywood studios that put them there.
- [Cuba: Its Culture and Its People](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/cuba-its-culture-and-its-people/) - The National Trust was among the first cultural institutions to offer unparalleled cultural exchanges in Cuba. Read Ernest Hemingway in preparation and take part in one of the upcoming departures of Cuba: Its Culture and Its People in 2013.
- [London By Literature](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/london-by-literature/) - Literature can reveal the intricacies of London’s culture and characters. Here is a list of must-read contemporary British literature for travelers to London.
- [Beyond Joyce: Exploring Literary Dublin](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/beyond-joyce-exploring-literary-dublin/) - Literature fans traveling to Ireland think of James Joyce. We delve further into Dublin's literary history to take you off the Bloomsday-beaten path.
- [The Timeless Secret of Nancy Drew ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-timeless-secret-of-nancy-drew/) - Literary Traveler joins the Nancy Drew Sleuths in Boston for their 2013 Convention. Can we crack the case of the timeless girl detective?
- [Literary Traveler's Green Reading List](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/literary-traveler-green-reading-list/) - Being green these days is multi-faceted; an activity, a chore, a joy, and a trend as much as a way of life. So how to make it last? Read our Green Book List.
- [Interview With Mystery Writer Marianne Wilski Strong](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/interview-with-mystery-writer-marianne-wilski-strong/) - Interview with mystery writer Marianne Wilski Strong - Her writing career and inspirations.
- [Oscar Wilde's West](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/oscar-wildes-west/) - Oscar Wilde biography and the traces he left behind in the "Wilde" West.
- [Nancy Drew: A Stratemeyer Family Enigma](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/nancy-drew-a-stratemeyer-family-enigma/) - The creation of Nancy Drew series and the mystery surrounding its authors working under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene.
- [The Literary Traveler Summer Reading Challenge](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/literary-travelers-summer-reading-challenge/) - Take The Literary Traveler Summer Reading Challenge!
- [Connecticut: A Literary Pilgrimage](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/connecticut-a-literary-pilgrimage/) - Explore the literary charm of Connecticut with a tour of homes belonging to Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe, or a stroll down poet Wallace Stevens Walk.
- [Exploring the Origins of the Charleston](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/exploring-the-origins-of-the-charleston/) - Was the iconic flapper dance, the Charleston, named for the South Carolina city. After a little research, I found that the carefree dance had a dark history.
- [Paula Deen's Savannah](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/paula-deens-savannah-served-with-a-side-of-southern-charm/) - When traveling, I enjoy trying new foods and experiencing culture through my taste buds. In Savannah, Georgia, visit Paula Deen's restaurant, The Lady and Sons.
- [Summer Reading for the Literary Traveler -- Beat the Heat and Join the Challenge!](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/summer-reading-for-the-literary-traveler-beat-the-heat-and-join-the-challenge/) - A comprehensive summer reading list for fans of contemporary novels or classic literature, fiction or non-fiction. We offer beach reads for every literary style.
- [St. John's, Lucy, My Brother](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/st-johns-lucy-my-brother/) - The life and career of Caribbean author, Jamaica Kincaid.
- [George Sand: Her Majorcan Winter of Discontent](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/george-sand-her-majorcan-winter-of-discontent-2/) - Majorca was for George Sand the object of both affection and animosity.
- [Henry Miller and The Dance of Life](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/henry-miller-and-the-dance-of-life/) - New York City writers are often part of their contemporary music scene, and Henry Miller's musical counterpoint was jazz.
- [The Prince of Horror: Joe Hill Steps Out of his Father's Shadow](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-prince-of-horror-joe-hill-steps-out-of-his-fathers-shadow/) - Joe Hill is a neophyte novelist when compared to his famous father, Stephen King, but don’t let this fool you, he is a master of horror writing.
- [7 Beach-Going Essentials for the Literary Traveler](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/7-beach-going-essentials-for-the-literary-traveler/) - Pack your beach bag and get ready for summer. We tell you what must-have items you should pack on any beach vacation or adventure.
- [So, You Liked The Great Gatsby – What’s Next? ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/so-you-liked-the-great-gatsby-whats-next/) - Was The Great Gatsby your introduction to the work of F. Scott Fitzgerald? Did you like it so much that you want to read more? Start here.
- [Literary Travels and Lobster Rolls -- A Weekend on Martha's Vineyard](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/literary-travels-and-lobster-rolls-a-weekend-on-marthas-vineyard/) - Martha's Vineyard is a literary traveler's summer paradise. Each town on the island has great offerings to travelers of the literary bent.
- [Norway's Native Children](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/norways-native-children-write/) - A cruise through Norway coupled with books by native Norwegian writers inspires an understanding of the sublime, lonely nature of one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
- [The Summer of Gatsby](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-summer-of-gatsby/) - Here at Literary Traveler we are enjoying the summer sun with a side of Gatsby. For a refresher course on all things Fitzgerald, check out our latest posts.
- [We’re Hosting a Party, Old Sport! -- How to Throw a Gatsby Summer Soiree](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/were-hosting-a-party-old-sport-how-to-throw-a-gatsby-summer-soiree/) - So you want to throw a party, old sport? A Gatsby-style soiree that those on the East Egg would envy from across the bay? I think we can put something together.
- [Gatsby: Under the Red, White, and Blue](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/gatsby-under-the-red-white-and-blue/) - Did you know that F. Scott Fitzgerald was distantly related to Francis Scott Key, the man who composed "The Star-Spangled Banner?" That, in fact, he was named after him?
- [Plugging In: The Latest in Travel Gadgets](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/plugging-into-the-latest-travel-gadgets/) - Electrical plugs are one cultural oddity that exasperates the weary traveler. To remedy this travel plight, here are electronic devices to streamline your trip.
- [Hotel du Cap: Literary Luxury on the French Riviera](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/hotel-du-cap-literary-luxury-on-the-french-riviera/) - On my way to Nice, I came across the infamous Hotel du Cap, which was the inspiration for Fitzgerald’s Hotel des Etrangers in his novel, Tender is the Night.
- [Anatomy of The Great Gatsby: Literary Traveler takes on Luhrmann](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-traveler-reviews-gatsby/) - The Literary Traveler team joins forces to review the latest Baz Luhrmann film adaptation of The Great Gatsby. We give it the "green light" in our latest feature. Or do we?
- [A Zelda Fitzgerald Reading List](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/a-zelda-fitzgerald-reading-list/) - Why does Zelda Fitzgerald continue to hold our attention? She was beautiful, artistic, volatile, and often in the shadow of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
- [Shakespeare & Company](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/shakespeare-company/) - In 1951, thirty years after Sylvia Beach opened Shakespeare and Company, George Whitman opened Le Mistral, an English language bookshop at 37, rue de la Boucherie, on the Left Bank just across the Seine from Notre Dame.
- [Hemingway in Pamplona](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hemingway_pamplona_spain/) - Ernest Hemingway in Pamplona, Sapin, witnessed and wrote about bullfights, matadores and the essence of being human.
- [Buddhism the Jack Kerouac Way: A South Korean Templestay](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/buddhism-the-jack-kerouac-way-a-south-korean-templestay/) - The Buddhism practiced by the monks and nuns at the Myogasksa Temple in South Korea is very different than Jack Kerouac's practice, and as we learn, this writer's.
- [Hannah’s Dream: A Conversation with the Granddaughter of  Welsh Poet Dylan Thomas](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hannahs-dream-a-conversation-with-the-granddaughter-of-welsh-poet-dylan-thomas/) - Interview with Dylan Thomas' granddaughter discussing Thomas' life as a Welsh poet and the upcoming Centennial celebrating his life and work.
- [If The Shoe Fits: A Hiker’s Dream Boot](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/if-the-shoe-fits-a-hikers-dream-boot/) - For my dream hike on the Appalachian Trail I would purchase a pair of “Lowa Renegade GTX – Mid.” The unique construction of the boot will get you to your destination comfortably.
- [The Faces of Vincent van Gogh](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-faces-of-vincent-van-gogh/) - The madness behind Vincent van Gogh's eyes is felt by Kerry Lee as she visits many of his self portraits around the world, including Chicago and The Netherlands.
- [Author and Editor Jennifer Ciotta Talks Publishing and Putin](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/author-and-editor-jennifer-ciotta-talks-publishing-and-putin/) - Author and editor Jennifer Ciotta visits the Armory in Somerville for a talk on her personal experience successfully self-publishing her debut novel.
- [Literary Traveler to Bring Writers’ Journeys to Television](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-traveler-to-bring-writers-journeys-to-television/) - Literary Traveler, the TV series, will be a new 30 minute program that follows classic and modern writers, exploring the places connected to great literature.
- [The Story of Edith Piaf](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-story-of-edith-piaf/) - Edith Piaf sang popular songs like La Vie en Rose, Non je ne regrette rien about her life as one of the most well known cultural icons in Paris France.
- [Book Bound on World Book Night 2013!](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/book-bound-on-world-book-night-2013/) - We were excited to take part in World Book Night – an event that boasts bookish “givers” sharing literature love far and wide.
- [Hotel du Pont Royal: Paris, France](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/destination-paris/) - One of the most literary hotels in Paris Francis is the Hotel du Pont Royal.
- [Lauramania: A Tour of De Smet, South Dakota](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/lauramania-a-tour-of-laura-ingalls-wilders-hometown/) - Laura Ingalls Wilder is famous for her books about life on the prairie, like Little House on the Prairie, about which a TV show was made.
- [Day Trippin' with Literary Traveler](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/day-trippin-with-literary-traveler/) - Throughout history artists have changed the world by thinking independently. Homer; Shakespeare; Aldous Huxley; Pablo Neruda; Gary Snyder; Woody Guthrie; The Beatles.
- [National Geographic's "Found" Blog Offers Endless Travel Inspiration ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/national-geographics-found-blog-offers-endless-travel-inspiration/) - National Geographic is celebrating 125 years of publication as the most respected photo, travel and cultural forum. It has a new blog called "Found" to commemorate.
- [Valentine's Day "Group Love" Staff Post: Who's Your Fictional Dream Date?](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/valentines-day-group-love-staff-post-what-character-from-literature-would-you-like-to-be-your-valentine/) - Who's your favorite love-interest from literature? Whether she's a princess or a witch, or he's tram or a wizard, at Literary Traveler, we like humor and adventure!
- [Apps for the Adventurous: Dublin Ireland's "Storymap" ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/apps-for-the-adventurous-dublin-irelands-storymap/) - Dublin is a literary destination, and Storymap, an tourism app for iPhone and Android, as well as a comprehensive website, gives you the grit and humor that Irish authors are often known for.
- [Living in Jhumpa Lahiri's Kolkata](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/living-in-jhumpa-lahiris-kolkata/) - Jhumpa Lahiri's stories take place in India and in the United States. A journalist living in Kolkata expresses the challenges of living in a new country.
- [Vietnam Voices: A Balanced Opposition](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/vietnam-voices-a-balanced-opposition/) - Hanoi to Saigon and Mekong River Cruise to Angkor Wat, Cambodia Destination Vietnam and Cambodia Dates October 29 – November 12, 2012 (14 nights) Readings Vietnam: A Traveler's Literary Companion, several stories from contemporary Vietnamese writers living in Vietnam and abroad The Headmaster’s Wager by Vincent Lam Understanding Vietnam by Neil I. Jamieson – this book
- [Thomas Hardy's Dorset](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/thomas-hardys-dorset/) - A Classical Pursuits literary tour of Dorset, England highlights Thomas Hardy, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, and the contrasting towns of Dorchester and Weymouth.
- [Taking Your Soul for a Stroll](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/taking-your-soul-for-a-stroll-a-hundred-miles-on-the-camino-de-santiago/) - Travel through Spain on the Camino de Santiago where millions have made the pilgrimage including the faithful and avid travelers in Europe.
- [Talking Turkey - Where East Meets West](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/talking-turkey-where-east-meets-west/) - A Classical Pursuits literary tour of Turkey -- focusing on two contrasting highlights, Istanbul and Cappadocia.
- [Reading Chicago](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/reading-chicago/) - A Classical Pursuits literary tour of Chicago. It has a great story to tell and it tells it well. It’s a great read.
- [La Belle Époque in Paris](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/la-belle-epoque-in-paris/) - This Classical Pursuits literary tour will explore 19th-century Paris became the centre of European culture.
- [Confounded and Bewitched: The Strange Rise of Modern India](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/confounded-bewitched-the-strange-rise-of-modern-india/) - Travel to India in early 2014. This literary tour by Classical Pursuits takes you to North India – Delhi, Udaipur, Narlai, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi.
- [Book Review: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/review-of-the-book-thief-by-markus-zusak/) - Review of the young adult novel, The Book Thief by Australian author Markus Zusak. The novel set in Nazi Germany but turns out to be an uplifting story.
- [Book Review: My Heart is an Idiot by Davy Rothbart](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/review-my-heart-is-an-idiot-by-davy-rothbart/) - Davy Rothbart has led the life of the modern American drifter. My Heart is an Idiot is the story of his romantic misadventures as the idiotic impulses of his heart drag him around the United States.
- [India in Mind](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/india-in-mind/) - One of the best tours of India, Elevate destinations takes you on a philanthropic adventure through India's spiritual destinations with a finale Rajasthan for the Jaipur Literature Festival.
- [The Remains of a Dream: Alexander Pope's Villa at Twickenham](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-remains-of-a-dream-alexander-popes-villa-at-twickenham/) - 18th Century English poetry by Alexander Pope was inspired by his home in London England, a town called Twickenham.
- [Robert Frost in Vermont](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/robert-frost-in-vermont/) - Vermont is a splendid place in which to read. The state abounds with writers and bookstores. We are close to nature and the land; we have long winters; we have the isolation and the time to create. Many famous writers have lived here: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelists Wallace Stegner and E. Annie Proulx; poet Robert Frost;
- [The Frost Farm - The Homes and Roads of Robert Frost](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/robertfrosthomes/) - Robert Frost left many traces behind during his time in Derry, New Hampshire such as the Frost farm. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about Robert Frost's biography and to find Robert Frost ebooks and gifts and historic hotels near Derry New Hampshire. For each reader of Frost there is a different poet and poem. We can make our own meaning of his work. To celebrate that work we left Boston, MA on a two day road trip through New Hampshire and Vermont to see how the states where the poet lived and wrote, remember him.
- [The Modern Speakeasy: How to Party Like it's 1929](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/the-modern-speakeasy-how-to-party-like-its-1929/) - Explore the resurgence in Prohibition era, speakeasy culture with bars and lounges modeled after iconic 1920s speakeasies popping up in New York, Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, among others.
- [Book Review: The Long Walk by Stephen King](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/book-review-the-long-walk-by-stephen-king/) - Before The Hunger Games, there was The Long Walk, a novel by Stephen King about a group of boys who are chosen to perish every year, in order to entertain the country.
- [Special Event: "Self-Publishing in 2013 - The Year for Your Novel" with Jennifer Ciotta](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/special-event-self-publishing-in-2013-the-year-for-your-novel-with-jennifer-ciotta/) - Jennifer Ciotta, author of the novel I, Putin, and former editorial director of Literary Traveler, will be in Boston for a special self-publishing event February 5, 2013.
- [Coffee and Bob Kaufman, Poet of the People](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/coffee-and-bob-kaufman-poet-of-the-people/) - Bob Kaufman was an orator in the Beat Poetry scene in San Francisco, one of the most important black writers in American History.
- [Five Great Literary Podcasts ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/five-great-literary-podcasts/) - If you like books and radio, try out one of Katy's recommended Literary Podcasts, from NPR Books, to The Moth Hour, to Meet the Writers from Barns & Nobel.
- [James Joyce and the Golden Gate of Pula](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/james-joyce-and-the-golden-gate-of-pula/) - James Joyce, one of the best authors of all time, moved from Dublin, Ireland to Pula, Croatia to teach English. It was the beginning of his career as a famous writer.
- [Freya Stark's Afghanistan](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/freya-starks-afghanistan/) - Freya Stark was a feminist and well known travel writer who traveled to the Middle East and documented her experiences.
- [Interview with Dennis Lehane, Novelist and Bostonian](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/interview-with-dennis-lehane-novelist-and-bostonian/) - This is one of the best interviews with Dennis Lehane, one of the best-selling novelists from Boston MA, and a well-known American author of Gone Baby Gone, Mystic River. His movies have been directed by great directors like Ben Affleck and are box office hits.
- [Bruce Chatwin and Dr Ho](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/bruce-chatwin-and-dr-ho/) - Bruce Chatwin was an English novelist who was well known as a travel writer, and had a profound effect on the people and communities he wrote about, including Dr Ho of China.
- [Coffee, Cigarettes, and Revolution: Cuba on the Verge of Change](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/coffee-cigarettes-and-revolution-cuba-on-the-verge-of-change/) - “Nothing changes here. Coming to Cuba is like traveling in time and place.” That’s what I tell people too, but it wont be long before that’s not true. Direct flights to Havana are now leaving U.S. airports everyday.
- [Barefoot in Hiroshima](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/barefoot-in-hiroshima/) - Keiji Nakazawa, a Japanese author, manga comic book Barefoot Gen is about the devastation of the atomic bomb in Hisoshima that ended World War II.
- [Movie Review: On the Road](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/movie-review-on-the-road/) - By Wes Newbury A brief reflection on literature, and an even briefer one on the movie, On the Road. Jack Kerouac’s On the Road captured the beat of a generation. It bottled the spirit of a time and intoxicated generations to come with the sweet, burning lust to wander. The story tells of a youth at odds with society
- [Gemma Hardy vs. Jane Eyre](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/gemma-hardy-vs-jane-eyre/) - By Kelsey A. Liebenson-Morse Margot Livesey’s novel, The Flight of Gemma Hardy, is a bold and brave new adaption of Charlotte Bronte’s much beloved Jane Eyre. Being a devoted fan of Jane Eyre, it was with some trepidation I decided to try out Livesey’s novel (fearing the book would do nothing but tamper with my
- [Betty Smith Knew Brooklyn](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/betty-smith-knew-brooklyn/) - January 2013 is the 70th Anniversary of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, who grew up in Brooklyn at the turn of the twentieth century.
- [Beauty in Madness: Lessons from the Silver Linings Playbook](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/beauty-in-madness-lessons-from-the-silver-linings-playbook/) - A feel-good film about an emotionally damaged man, whose bipolar disorder is only discovered after a violent outburst brought on by his wife’s infidelity lands him a court-ordered stint in a mental health facility, you say? They looked at me like I was the one who might be crazy.
- [Review of Les Miserables: The Movie](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/review-of-les-miserables-the-movie/) - Les Miz the movie is based on the musical adaptation of VIctor Hugo's book, Les Miserables, which takes place during the French Revolutionary War.
- [Review of Cosmopolis: The Movie](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/review-of-cosmopolis-the-movie/) - Don DeLillo's Cosmpolis was made into a movie starring Rob Pattinson from the Twilight Series. Reviewed for our fauxscars literary awards, we predict it won't win.
- [Beyond Ideology: The Poetry of Separation in South Korea](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/beyond-ideology-the-poetry-of-separation-in-south-korea/) - The disunion of North and South Korea for the last 60 years has been very difficult for Koreans. Korean author and poet Hahm Dong-Seon's work echos the loss and separation.
- [In My Suitcase: Canon Rebel T3i](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/in-my-suitcase-the-canon-rebel-t3i/) - Great review of the Canon Rebel EOS T3i digital SLR camera, one of the best cameras on the market for photographers and amateur photographers who want to document their travels.
- [Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey/) - JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit was made into a movie directed by Peter Jackson, just like the Lord of the Rings Series, but is it as well done? Our Fauxscars reviewer Katy Kelleher thinks not.
- [Puccini of Lucca, Italy](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/puccini-of-lucca-italy/) - Puccini, one of the most famous opera composers of all time, was born and lived in Lucca, a town in Tuscany, Italy. The town is proud of Puccini among many other great artists, authors and composers.
- [Interview with B.A. Shapiro, Author of The Art Forger](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/interview-with-b-a-shapiro-author-of-the-art-forger/) - Interview with BA Shapiro, author of The Art Forger, a new novel set in the South End of Boston, a fictional story built around the Isabella Stewart Gardner art heist.
- [Queen Mary 2 Interview with Author Bill Bryson](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/queen-mar-2-interview-with-author-bill-bryson/) - Interview by Francis McGovern; Introduction by Carly Cassano It was a pleasure for Literary Traveler founder, Francis McGovern, and editor-at-large, Jennifer Ciotta, to travel across the Atlantic with authors Bill Bryson and Joanne Harris on the Queen Mary 2 Luxury Ocean liner. The Westbound Transatlantic Crossing leaves port in Southampton and docks in New York
- [The Long Last Ride of John Kennedy Toole](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-long-last-ride-of-john-kennedy-toole/) - John Kennedy Toole, author of A Confederacy of Dunces, a Pulitzer Prize winning novel, is set in New Orleans, Louisiana, and tours the United States like Toole did before his death.
- [Book Review: The Casual Vacancy ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/book-review-the-casual-vacancy/) - A literary review of Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series. Compared to novels by Zadie Smith, another female English author, Rowling's book doesn't succeed.
- [The Magic of Moleskine](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/the-magic-of-moleskine/) - Moleskines have long been hailed as the best notebook for writers and travelers. Here's a history of the notebook and what's new.
- [Literary Traveler Holiday Gift Guide 2012](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/literary-traveler-holiday-gift-guide-2012/) - Looking for the perfect gift for the Literary Traveler in your life? Look no further. From the latest technology to unique alternatives to the holiday staples, the LT Gift Guide can help you.
- [The Hennessy Hammock: A Must-Have for the Adventurous Literary Traveler](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/the-hennessy-hammock-a-must-have-for-the-adventurous-traveler/) - The Hennessy Hammock is the only hammock to create a self-contained environment protected from bugs, rain and wind. Weighing in at just about two pounds, the Hennessy Hammock is also the lightest shelter on the market. Its asymmetrical design allows for sleeping on your side, rolling around, and sitting up without balancing. It is the most comfortable sleep I have ever had outdoors.
- [Book Review: Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/book-review-smillas-sense-of-snow-by-peter-hoeg/) - Review of Smilla's Sense of Snow by Danish novelist Peter Hoeg, about a woman in Greenland and her intuitive nature of a cold snowy landscape.
- [Wine Tasting in Eger, Hungary](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/wine-tasting-in-eger-hungary/) - By Katy Kelleher When Americans talk wine, there are a few places that tend to pop up in conversation again and again. France, Italy, California and most recently, South America tend to dominate the vinous chatter, but have you ever heard mention of Eger, Hungry? I didn't think so. Eger is a small city several
- [Caodai Calling: Victor Hugo's Vietnam ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/caodai-calling-victor-hugos-vietnam/) - Les Miserable author Victor Hugo is considered a saint in Caodai Vietnam, where many Romantics of the time, began practicing the occult and religious rituals of the region.
- [Robinson Jeffers: The Poet and Stone Mason of Tor House](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/robinson-jeffers-the-poet-and-stone-mason-of-tor-house/) - Visiting Robinson Jefffers house in Carmel California connects readers to the environmentalist poet as well as to the landscape on which his house and tour were built.
- [Reading About The Holocaust During the Holidays](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/reading-about-the-holocaust-during-the-holidays/) - Sarah's Key and The Reader, by authors Tatiana de Rosnay and Bernhard Schlink, respectively, make good companion novels, each examining the feeling of Guilt.
- [Bertolt Brecht in LA](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/bertolt-brecht-in-la/) - Bertolt Brecht was a German poet, playwright and director. An article about odyssey from Nazi Germany to the superficial glitz and glam of Los Angeles.
- [Go to Know: Yeats' Ireland](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/go-to-know-yeats-ireland/) - "You got to go there, to know there", wrote Zora Neale Hurston. Although this African-American writer does not automatically evoke Ireland's patron-poet, Hurston's words are a compelling command for any serious student of William Butler Yeats. If you want to truly comprehend the poetry of Yeats, and I mean all of Yeats at his most
- [Marjory Stoneham Douglas](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/marjorystonehamdouglas/) - An article about Majory Stoneman Douglas by Literary Traveler. Marjory Stoneman Douglas became known during her lifetime, all one hundred eight years of it, as the Everglades' patron saint, primarily because of her 1947 book The Everglades: River of Grass. The book, one of The Rivers of America Series, continues to be in print, selling more than 10,000 copies a year.
- [The House And The Horrors Of Horacio Quiroga](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-house-and-the-horrors-of-horacio-quiroga/) - Horacio Quiroga, wrote short stories, prose and poetry in Spanish, and lived a tragic life that inspired many of his tragic and horrific tales, similar to Edgar Allen Poe.
- [The Strange Case Of The Jack Kerouac Estate](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-strange-case-of-the-jack-kerouac-estate/) - Jack Kerouac is known in the popular imagination as the harbinger of the Beat movement - a free-wheeling spirit who ''hit the road'' in search of a good time and the meaning of life and in the process developed a blazing new literary style. When he died in 1969, Kerouac left an estate valued at ninety-one dollars.', and the story gets murkier and more tangled. Read about the curious case of Jack Kerouac's Estate with Literary Traveler.
- [How Twilight Took Me Places I Never Thought I’d Go](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/how-twilight-took-me-places-i-never-thought-id-go/) - Where were the Twilight movies set? One literary traveler takes a trip with a Twilight obsessed friend to Volterra and Montepulciano, Italy, while working on a cruise ship.
- [Jack Kerouac And The Satori Highway](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/satorihighwaykerouac/) - In 1957, Jack Kerouac, a French Canadian kid from the mill-town of Lowell, Massachusetts, published his second novel, On the Road, and became an instant celebrity. The book would become a stone thrown into a cultural lake whose ripple would grow to Tsunami proportions and wash across the American landscape. Forty years after its publication, in the summer of 1997, my buddy Dave Robinson and I packed up all we knew of life in the back of a black Ford Bronco and left our hometown for the west destiny highway.
- [Remembering the Alcotts](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/louisamayalcottconcor/) - The New England landscape and communities that Louisa May Alcott both cherished and used as inspiration for her writing have changed drastically in the intervening years. Today, two museums remain dedicated to exploring and explaining the lives of the Alcott family: The Fruitlands and Orchard House.
- [Graham Greene's Vietnam - The Quiet American](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/grahamgreenethequietamerica/) - By Literary Traveler The Quiet American by Graham Greene ought to be required reading for anyone planning a visit to Vietnam. For more than forty years, this prophetic portrait of the failing days of French colonial rule has been alternately praised and reviled by critics, but still stands as the definitive, though fictionalized account of
- [A Wasteland of Contradictions: The California Dreams of Nathanael West](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/nathanaelwestcaliforni/) - By Tim Tejani El Centro, California lies sixty miles inside the Arizona border in Imperial County. This formidably-named milieu can pass all but unnoticed astride the whir of Interstate-8. It stands a paradox - a place where agriculture impugns the harsh realities of the desert, where pastoral farmlands defy the ever-expansive urban center to the
- [John Steinbeck's California](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/john-steinbecks-california/) - An article about John Steinbeck and his collections to Salinas Valley and Monterey California. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about John Steinbeck's biography.
- [Robert Frost in the Dismal Swamp](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/robert-frost-in-the-dismal-swamp/) - The first book of poetry that Robert Frost published was a small volume entitled Twilight. Frost published Twilight on his own. It was intended as a gift for the woman he hoped would someday become his wife, Elinor White. The book was comprised of five poems including My Butterfly, which was the first poem that Frost had accepted for
- [Teaching John Steinbeck](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/teaching-john-steinbeck/) - An article about teaching John Steinbeck in the classroom from Literary Traveler. The novels of John Steinbeck inhabit many bookshelves in classrooms across the United States. High school English classes spend weeks exploring the details of Steinbeck's novels; the complex relationships, the labyrinthine conflicts, and the characters and their ghosts, amid his strong, yet luxuriant language.
- [The Frost Farm - The Homes and Roads of Robert Frost](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-frost-farm-the-homes-and-roads-of-robert-frost/) - Robert Frost left many traces behind during his time in Derry New Hampshire such as the Frost farm. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about Robert Frost's biography. To celebrate the work of Frost, we set out on a two day road trip through New Hampshire and Vermont to see how the states where the poet lived and wrote, remember him.
- [The Scroll of Jack Kerouac](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-scroll-of-jack-kerouac/) - And the next item up for bid, ladies and gentleman, is sale # 9652- Lot 307." This is a common introduction heard on a regular basis at the world famous Christie's Auction House when they are about to auction off one of the many items up for bid. James Christie founded Christie's International Auction House in December
- [The Persuasive and Provincial Jane Austen](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-persuasive-and-provincial-jane-austen/) - By Sara Wilson Jane Austen was a provincial lady who wrote about the provincial society she knew so well. Yet in spite of her curiously restricted life, during which she never married and rarely left the company of her affectionate family, she used sharp wit and irony to expose the snobbery and hypocrisy she witnessed
- [Takashi Atoda in Tokyo](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/senzoku-pond-sanctified-takashi-atoda-floating-lanterns/) - The mellowness and magic of Takashi Atodas Floating Lanterns can be found at Senzoku Pond in Ota Ward. On the southeastern side of Tokyo lies Ota Ward, known for its small manufacturing companies and factories; however a deeper exploration of Tokyo can be found in nearby Shinagawa Ward.
- [Thomas Wolfe: Look Homeward Angel](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/thomaswolfe/) - In the novel, Look Homeward Angel, Thomas Wolfe described the stone statue of an angel, which stood for years on the porch of his father''s tombstone shop at 28 Park Square in Asheville. No one knew how fond he was of the angel. Publicly he called it his White Elephant. He cursed it and said
- [Naulakha, Rudyard Kipling's Priceless Jewel ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/naulakha-rudyard-kiplings-priceless-jewel-2/) - Rudyard Kipling left many traces behind during his time in Brattleboro Vermont. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about Rudyard Kipling's biography and to find Rudyard Kipling ebooks and gifts and historic hotels near Vermont.
- [A Historical Account Aboard the Delta Queen](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/delta_queen_history/) - The Delta Queen steamboat has a rich history on the Mississippi River. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about the Delta Queen's history and to find Delta Queen ebooks and gifts and historic hotels near Mississippi.
- [Dennis Lehane's Live by Night: Island of Misfits](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/review-of-live-by-night-by-dennis-lehane/) - Literary Traveler reviews Live by Night, an urban novel by Dennis Lehane about finding one's identity in Havana Cuba. Great Dennis Lehane Interview, Dennis Lehane Book Reviews
- [Literary Traveler: Audrey Schulman ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/literary-traveler-audrey-schulman/) - Audey Schulman's lecture at the Cambridge Public Library in Massachusetts was inspiring. She recommends researching and reading in order to write the story you want, not just the one you think you can.
- [Journeys from Words: One Literary Traveler Reflects](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/journeys-from-words-one-literary-traveler-reflects/) - One literary traveler reflects on the importance of traveling beyond ones imagination, to the places out favorite books were set.
- [Hotel Ambos Mundos: Traveling to Cuba the 'Heming-way'](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/hotel-ambos-mundos-traveling-to-cuba-the-heming-way/) - While Cuba has much to offer, literary travelers cannot help but associate the country with Ernest Hemingway. Hotel Ambos Mundos became Hemingway’s home from 1932-1939. Located close to the Plaza de Armas in Old Town, it is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
- [John Irving's Novel In One Person: Another Adept Look at Humankind](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/john-irving-in-one-person/) - By Kelsey A. Liebenson-Morse John Irving’s latest novel In One Person tells the story of William, “Billy” Abbott, a bi-sexual man born in a fictional small town in Vermont during the early 1940s. Typical Irving, the setting reeks of stereotypical New England and stifling Puritan undertones. And it's filled with the usual cast: small-minded or cooky.
- [The View from Mount Battie](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/the-view-from-mount-battie/) - By Katy Kelleher I've only lived in Maine for a few months, but I am already beginning to feel like a native. There is something about the landscape that appeals to me on such a deep level. It's gorgeous and rocky and a little bit untamed. Unlike the woods of Massachusetts, which are lovely but
- [Homesick and Happy in Colm Tóibín’s Brooklyn](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/homesick-and-happy-in-colm-toibins-brooklyn-2/) - Colm Toibin's Brooklyn hits home with our writer's own homesickness, after she moved from New York to Ireland.
- [Anna Karenina: The Movie](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/anna-karenina-the-movie/) - Anna Karenina is one of the most well known and beloved stories of our time. Tolstoy's novel has been adapted into film many times, this time with Keira Knightly as Anna.
- [Can A Sleeping Bag Save You?](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/can-a-sleeping-bag-save-you/) - Cold weather hiking isn't everyone's cup of tea, but some people can do it with the right gear and preparations.
- [A Visit to Harper Lee's Monroeville](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/a-visit-to-monroeville-alabama/) - Author Harper Lee wrote one of the most important books of the 20th Century, To Kill a Mockingbird, a book about fairness and justice published at the start of the civil rights movement.
- [It's Not Even Past: William Faulkner In Present-Day Oxford ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/its-not-even-past-william-faulkner-in-present-day-oxford/) - William Faulkner's gravesite in Oxford Mississippi is a popular destination, along with the Rowan House and the sites for his novels.
- [Discovering Edna: A Visit To The Whitehall Inn](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/discovering-edna-a-visit-to-the-whitehall-inn/) - Whitehall Inn in Maine is a beautiful historical hotel and literary hotel with a history of hosting famous female poet Edna St. Vincent Millay.
- [The Spirit of Salem: The Hawthorne Hotel ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/the-spirit-of-salem-the-hawthorne-hotel/) - The Hawthorne Hotel in Salem Massachusetts was originally a meeting place for mariners of the time, but has since become one of the most significant hotels in American history.
- [Socialism and Green Spaces: William Morris’s Walthamstow](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/socialism-and-green-spaces-william-morriss-walthamstow/) - William Morris might be known for his wallpaper prints more than his political writings, but he was a well known political activist, socialist and naturalist in England.
- [Literary Pit Stop: RiverRun Bookstore in Portsmouth, NH](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/literary-pit-stop-riverrun-bookstore-in-portsmouth-nh/) - A regular feature, Literary Pit Stops by Katy Kelleher is a look into the life of local brick and mortar bookstores all over the world.
- [Jack Kerouac and John Steinbeck on the Californian Coast ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jack-kerouac-and-john-steinbeck-on-the-californian-coast/) - A love story about a couple and a place, how Jack Kerouac's On the Road and Dharma Bums inspired one couple to put on their backpacks and travel the California Cost.
- [Woman Gone 'Wild': Cheryl Strayed Traveling Solo](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/woman-gone-wild-cheryl-strayed-traveling-solo/) - In her memoir, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, Cheryl Strayed hikes 1,100 miles on the PCT, which runs all the way from Mexico to Canada. She occasionally stumbles upon fellow hikers, but for the most part she travels solo.
- [Cheryl Strayed Talks “Wild” and “Beautiful” at Harvard Book Store](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/cheryl-strayed-talks-wild-and-beautiful-at-harvard-book-store/) - I was very grateful to the Harvard Book Store for the opportunity to hear an author as engaging and talented as Cheryl Strayed speak. From the moment she began her unneeded self-introduction to the final answer of her Q&A, she was warm, charming and humbly hilarious.
- [Is Eustace Conway ‘The Last American Man?’](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/is-eustace-conway-the-last-american-man/) - Elizabeth Gilbert's biography of Eustace Conway weaves personal anecdotes with historical tales and literary legend. She paints a broad picture of a fading frontier landscape, in which Conway is the remaining figure. Yet, the question remains: is he ‘the last American man?’
- [Happy Birthday, James Ponce: The Breakers’ Historian and Living Landmark turns 95](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/happy-birthday-james-ponce-the-breakers-historian-and-living-landmark-turns-95/) - Historian James Ponce celebrates his 95th birthday, as well as 60 years of service at The Breakers, a 116 year old resort destination in Palm Beach, Florida, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- [Hiking Gear to go ‘Wild’ For](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/hiking-gear-to-go-wild-for/) - Hiking has long been a popular pastime, and now, with the popularity of Cheryl Strayed’s memoir, Wild, even the most lackadaisical readers are hitting the trail. Check out some of the newest gadgets, which combine usability with space saving ingenuity.
- [The ‘Wonder’ of Ann Patchett](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/the-wonder-of-ann-patchett/) - This September, the Literary Traveler Book Club will be discussing Ann Patchett’s 2011 novel, State of Wonder. Before delving into the text, here are five things you might like to know about the book and its author, who was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2012.
- [Murder She Wrote: Reviewing "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/murder-she-wrote-reviewing-gone-girl-by-gillian-flynn/) - By Katy Kelleher Books, like all other products we consume, are subject to trends. What was popular mere months ago might suddenly feel stale, and overnight sensations are always apt to arise out of nothing, sweeping everything off your to-do list. Whether Fifty Shades of Grey requested your immediate reading attention is up to you,
- [JM Barrie and The Gardens of Imagination](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jm-barrie-and-the-gardens-of-imagination/) - JM Barrie's Peter Pan was originally set in Kengsington Gardens in London, where Barrie developed a relationship with young children and the beauty of the English Gardens.
- [Weaving Tales: The Tools of Text ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/weaving-tales-the-tools-of-text/) - Weaving can have many meanings, literally weaving on a loom to make things, and weaving a story or tale, here one writer reflects.
- [“The pears fatten like little buddhas”: Inscribing Sylvia Plath onto Central Java](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-pears-fatten-like-little-buddhas-inscribing-sylvia-plath-onto-central-java/) - By Audrey McGlinchy I opened my notebook on a return flight from Jakarta, Indonesia to Chiang Mai, Thailand, my home for the past nine months. In the failing light of the budget airline’s overhead bulb I deciphered a sentence penned days earlier, nearly forgotten to me now: “Sylvia Plath was talking about Asia.” The bit
- [Man's Last Chance: Impressions of Central America](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/mans-last-chance-impressions-of-central-america/) - By Klas Lundström Think about isolated zones, and you'll end up in Latin America's most gridlocked valleys: the Mosquito Coast, in the heart of Central America, and "Fireland", or Tierra del Fuego, at the end of the world, only a strait from Antarctica. Your company: Charles Darwin, Bruce Chatwin and a fictional American family. In common,
- [James Fenimore Cooper: Cooperstown's Literary Ghost](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/james-fenimore-cooper-cooperstowns-literary-ghost/) - James Fenimore Cooper was a writer in Cooperstown New York, an American Author who wrote about rural communities in the United States and the impact of industrialization.
- [In Search of Trocchi’s Cain](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/in-search-of-trocchis-cain/) - One of the 20th century's most beloved and well known authors, Alexander Trocchi was known for his attitude and his novels.
- [WordFest, Wharton and a Weekend in the Berkshires](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/wordfest-wharton-and-a-weekend-in-the-berkshires/) - Located in the Berkshires' town of Lenox, MA is Edith Wharton’s turn of the century residence, The Mount. This fall, pay homage to the literary great by attending WordFest, held there in September.
- [Literary Brooklyn Heights](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/literary-brooklyn-heights/) - American writers have been deeply ingrained in the history of Brooklyn New York, one of the world's great literary places.
- [A Rainy Day in Jackson for Miss Eudora Welty](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/edora-welty/) - By Richard Warren In 2001, my friends all thought I was mad when I drove 12 hours to Jackson, Mississippi, to attend the funeral of a 92-year-old Southern gentlelady. But this wasn’t just any old lady. She was my hero. I met Eudora Welty in college when she spent three days with us at the
- [Rediscovering Sir Philip Sidney at Penshurst Place](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/rediscovering-sir-philip-sidney-at-penshurst-place/) - by Ann-Maureen Owens These days it is possible to earn an undergraduate degree in English Literature without learning anything about the true Renaissance man of the Elizabethan Age and that’s a shame. By all accounts Sir Philip Sidney was an impressive courtier, soldier, statesman and poet. I remember learning to appreciate the idea of courtly
- [Literary Fiction 101: A DIY Syllabus for Fall 2012](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/literary-fiction-101-a-diy-syllabus-for-fall-2012/) - This fall sees the long anticipated release of new books by a multitude of amazing authors with no shortage of literary street cred. The list includes books by Zadie Smith, Junot Diaz and Ian McEwan, among others.
- [Bring It To The Beach: Oryx and Crake](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/bring-it-to-the-beach-oryx-and-crake/) - Margaret Atwood Oryx and Crake is a futuristic story that's a great summer fantasy that you can read on the beach without feeling embarrassed.
- [A Farewell to Average Travel: Would you stay at a Hemingway Hotel?](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/a-farewell-to-average-travel-would-you-stay-at-a-hemingway-hotel/) - Stay at a Ernest Hemingway Hotel and immerse yourself in all things Hemingway. Combining location, décor, entertainment and of course, food and drink, the ties to the author will be multidimensional.
- [La Concha Key West, Florida](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/la-concha-key-west-florida/) - by Amanda Festa “Then we came to the edge of the stream and the water quit being blue and was light and greenish and inside I could see…the wireless masts at Key West and the La Concha hotel up high out of all the low houses” – Ernest Hemingway, To Have and Have Not If you
- [The Library: NYC’s Boutique Hotel with a Literary Twist](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/the-library-nycs-boutique-hotel-with-a-literary-twist/) - by Amanda Festa Looking for a weekend getaway to the Big Apple, or perhaps planning a surprise trip for the book lover in your life? The Library Hotel in New York City will make certain that your efforts are duly rewarded with bibliophilic charm. Conveniently located on Madison Avenue, the boutique hotel houses sixty guest rooms, and
- [Beat the Heat with Cinematic Summer Reading](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/beat-the-heat-with-cinematic-summer-reading/) - What better way to keep cool this summer than to indulge in a little beach reading on the big screen by catching film adaptations of literary fiction, including Cosmopolis and Goats.
- [In Search of Vladimir Nabokov in St. Petersburg, Russia ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/nabokov_russia/) - Vladimir Nabokov, a well known Russian author and English language novelist, was from St. Petersburg.
- [Vladimir Nabokov in the Grand Canyon & the Discovery of Butterfly Neonympha](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/nabokov_arizona/) - In 1941 Russian writer and avid butterfly enthusiast, Vladimir Nabokov, ventured cross-country to California, recording observations that later found their way into his most famous works, including Lolita. This trip included a stop at the Grand Canyon.
- [Amy Grace Loyd, Literary Editor of Playboy, Talks Nabokov and The Original of Laura](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/loyd_nabokov/) - Literary Traveler had a chance to catch up with Playboy magazine's literary editor, Amy Grace Loyd. The December issue, on stands November 10, 2009, is the release of Vladimir Nabokov's lost novella, The Original of Laura. Ms. Loyd discusses the details behind acquiring first serial rights and the longstanding literary tradition of Playboy magazine with LT's Network Editorial Director, Jennifer Ciotta.
- [John Steinbeck's New York: A Home in Sag Harbor](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/john_steinbeck_sag_harbor_ny/) - Though John Steinbeck is generally known as a Salinas, California writer, he planted his roots in New York City, and later in Sag Harbor, Long Island
- [The Poe Toaster: Three Red Roses & a Bottle of Cognac](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/poe_baltimore/) - Edgar Allan Poe left his mark on Baltimore, Maryland, since the mysterious Poe Toaster comes to Poe's grave every January 19th.
- [Richard Scarry’s Best Luck Ever](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/richard-scarrys-best-luck-ever/) - Richard Scarry, one of the most loved children's lit authors, based in Massachusetts, has people traveling to Boston from all over the world.
- [Southern Gothic With A Magical Twist: Swamplandia! ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/southern-gothic-with-a-magical-twist-swamplandia/) - Swamplandia, one of the best books of the year, set in the Florida everglades, is reviewed by Literary Traveler.
- [Literary Pit Stop: Trident Books in Boulder, CO ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/literary-pit-stop-trident-books-in-boulder-co/) - Trident Books is one of the best bookstores in America, a great literary pit stop in Boulder Colorado.
- [The Oral Literary Tradition of Ghana: Folklore & Proverbs](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-oral-literary-tradition-of-ghana-folklore-proverbs/) - Ghana is a country filled with a rich literary tradition of proverbs and folklore.
- [The Suite Dreams Inn Hemingway Retreat Key West, Florida](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/hotels/the-suite-dreams-inn-hemingway-retreat-key-west-florida/) - If you are coming to Key West inspired by Ernest Hemingway, then you should look into getting the Hemingway Retreat at the Suite Dreams Inn in Key West. The Inn is run by a wonderful couple Andy and Jaime Laba. There are six gorgeous suites and they are impeccably clean, convenient and original. The Hemingway Suite
- [Book Review of The Most Beautiful Walk in the World by John Baxter](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/book-review-of-the-most-beautiful-walk-in-the-world-by-john-baxter/) - A reader could be forgiven if, just a few chapters into The Most Beautiful Walk in the World, he or she were to lower the book and ask, “Wait: where are the walks?” As it turns out, John Baxter’s loving homage to the charming, winding streets of Paris is not so much a book recommending where
- [Best Books of 2011 Curated by Literary Traveler](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/best-books-of-2011-curated-by-literary-traveler/) - There are a heck of a lot of “Best of 2011″ lists coming out this week. There’s the best music, the best films, and, of course, the best books. But with so many “best of” lists, put out by practically every blog, magazine, and newspaper around, it’s hard to tell which books really came out
- [Review of When Wanderer's Cease to Roam by Virginia Swift](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/review-of-when-wanderers-cease-to-roam-by-virginia-swift/) - As travelers, there’s nothing more exciting than the moment of departure. Nothing compares to that moment when the wheels of our plane leave the earth, when we feel the gust of wind that fills the sails of our ship, or when our train rounds the first bend toward our destination. And yet, as much as
- [Travel Deals to Satisfy your Wandering Mind: Singapore](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/travel-deals-to-satisfy-your-wandering-mind-singapore/) - One of my close friends has the habit of announcing his ideas for new and strange places to live. Tonight he threw out the idea of Singapore. I contemplated his suggestion for a moment, and finally thought, what do I really know about what Singapore has to offer? Singapore is an island between Malaysia and Indonesia
- [Travel Deals to Satisfy your Wandering Mind: Colorado Springs](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/travel-deals-to-satisfy-your-wandering-mind-colorado-springs/) - I often sit on the San Francisco transportation and allow myself to be carried to a new destination. I find myself daydreaming of my recent adventure across this beautiful country. My mind retraces all the amazing and memorable moments and I wish that sometime soon I will again be on the road. Traveling is not
- [Travel Deals to Satisfy your Wandering Mind: The Bay Area](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/travel-deals-to-satisfy-your-wandering-mind-the-bay-area/) - As I often sit on the San Francisco transportation and allow it to take me to my destination, I find myself daydreaming of my recent adventure across this beautiful country. My mind retraces to all the amazing, memorable moments and how I wish that soon again I would be on the road. Traveling is not
- [Travel Deals to Satisfy your Wandering Mind: Hiking New England](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/travel-2/travel-deals-to-satisfy-your-wandering-mind-hiking-new-england/) - As I read our recent article The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, I daydreamed about vast plains and endless trails. They led me to euphoric moments where I breathed in the pure air of the New England mountains. As my heart raced, I listened to the soundtrack of distant running water and chirping birds. These images were
- [Jessica Hische Designs for Barnes & Noble Classics](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/books/jessica-hische-designs-for-barnes-noble-classics/) - By Katy Kelleher Though I love paperbacks and adore my Kindle, there is nothing that feels quite as literary, quite as solid and impressive, as a leather-bound book. I’ll admit, my current collection is made primarily of used books and well-thumbed paperbacks, but I treasure the few nice books I own. Someday, I like to
- [Coming To Terms With The E-Reader](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/coming-to-terms-with-the-e-reader/) - By Katy Kelleher I've heard critics of the e-reader mention everything from the death of book publishing to the strain on our eyes as their reasons for eschewing this new technology. They scoff at the tidy little devices, the Kindles with their bland gray screens and the flashy gloss of the iPad. They aren’t interested
- [Digital Readers: Fire in the Literary Hearth](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/gear/the-kindle-fire-at-the-literary-hearth/) - By Amanda Festa There seems to be two schools of thought when it comes to eReaders. On one side we have the tech savvy convenience driven consumer who appreciates the ease of carrying multiple books on one device, whether it be for traveling or her daily commute. The other side is hesitant, with fear of
- [One's Self and the Other: NYC and The History of Love](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/ones-self-and-the-other-new-york-city-and-the-history-of-love/) - Finding happiness in the differences, human interaction and learning about yourself when you least expect it, in New York City, like Alma in Nicole Krauss.
- [Dystopias, Utopias, and Imagined Worlds](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tours/dystopias-utopias-and-imagined-worlds/) - A perfect adjunct to the Key West Literary Seminar Destination Key West, Florida Dates January 8 – 13, 2012 (5 nights) Readings The Baron in the Trees by Italo Calvino The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Description/Itinerary Key West and January – an attractive pairing. So too, The Handmaid’s Tale and The Baron in the Trees. Apparently so dissimilar, and
- [Tao House, Eugene O'Neill's "Final Harbor"](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/tao-house-eugene-oneills-final-harbor/) - Eugene O'Neill's Tao House in the San Ramon Valley in the East Bay California, is a cultural destination for its architecture and land as well has history.
- [Van Gogh & The Dead in Arles, France](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/van-gogh-the-dead-in-arles-france/) - Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh, one of the world's most beloved artists, left many traces behind during his time in Arles, France.
- [Chevrolets, Cigars & Men in Graham Greene's Cuba](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/chevrolets-cigars-men-in-graham-greenes-cuba/) - Political works by communist party writers like Graham Green are often set in South American countries and Islands.
- [Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy Stimulus for Social Change in Sweden](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/stieg-larssons-millennium-trilogy-stimulus-for-social-change-in-sweden/) - Sweden has a strong tradition of Scandinavian laws that attempt to enforce social harmony.
- [Lucy Maud Montgomery's Park Corner](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/lucy-maud-montgomerys-park-corner/) - Lucy Maud Montgomery, a famous female author from Canada, wrote Anne of Green Gables set in Prince Edward Island.
- [Following Caravaggio through Rome](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/following-caravaggio-through-rome/) - Caravaggio produced some of the most important paintings of the 17th century, many of which are displayed in Rome, Italy.
- [Visiting Pablo Neruda's Houses](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/visiting-pablo-nerudas-houses/) - Pablo Neruda was Chile's greatest poet and an important political figure who traveled extensively and eventually ran for president of his beloved Chile.
- [The Literary and Luxurious Queen Mary 2](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-literary-and-luxurious-queen-mary-2/) - Literary Traveler went on the Queen Mary 2 Cunard Cruise, an incredible transatlantic trip and interviewed authors Joanne Harris and Bill Bryson.
- [The Irrational Allure of Writers' Houses*](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-irrational-allure-of-writers-houses/) - Visiting writers' houses is a weird past-time according to author Anne Trubek whose book A Skeptic's Guide to Writers' Houses was published in 2011.
- [Hiram Bingham and the Children of the Sun](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hiram-bingham-and-the-children-of-the-sun/) - Hiram Bingham, an American explorer, discovered the ancient Inca city Machu Picchu at the turn of the 20th Century.
- [Exploring the Isle of Wight with Alfred Lord Tennyson](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/exploring-the-isle-of-wight-with-alfred-lord-tennyson/) - Alfred Lord Tennyson was the most beloved English Victorian Poet and poet laureate after William Wordsworth died.
- [O'Henry and The Gift of the Magi](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/ohenry-and-the-gift-of-the-magi/) - If you're travelling to New York City, stop at Pete's Tavern in Manhattan where American author O'Henry hung out when he was writing the short story The Gift of the Magi.
- [The Legacy of Dylan Thomas in Wales](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-legacy-of-dylan-thomas-in-wales/) - Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was from Wales England, but spent much of his time writing modern poetry in New York City in the early 1950s.
- [Lucy Maud Montgomery An Island Tribute to a Great Writer](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/lucy-maud-montgomery-an-island-tribute-to-a-great-writer/) - Lucy Maud Montgomery, a famous female Canadian author, created the beloved character and role model Anne Shirley, and introduced Prince Edward Island to the world.
- [Ode to England Inspired by Kazuo Ishiguro](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/ishiguro_england/) - Kazuo Ishiguro inspires travelers and especially one English traveler with Never Let Me Go.
- [Ponies & Tranquility, Jane Austen's New Forest](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/austen_newforest/) - Jane Austen left many traces behind in The New Forest, England where she enjoyed nature with her family.
- [Of Dreams and Dolls: American Girls and the Spirit of Exploration](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/americangirldolls_us/) - American Girl Dolls influenced the lives of many little girls across the United States.
- [Apocalypse Now, A Film History & the Sacrificial Water Buffalo](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/coppola_cambodia/) - Apocalypse Now left many traces behind in the American film industry, including the legendary sacrificial water buffalo scene.
- [Anne Frank's Lasting Literary Impact](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/annefrank_amsterdam/) - Anne Frank left many traces behind in Amsterdam such as the Anne Frank House.
- [Colin McPhee's Musical Life in Bali](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/mcphee_bali/) - Colin McPhee left many traces behind in Bali such as A House in Bali.
- [A Brazilian Afternoon in Vinicius' Itapua](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/vinicius_brazil/) - Vinicius left many traces in Itapua, Brazil such as his poetry and Bossa nova lyrics.
- [Karl Marx's Revolutionary Brussels](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/marx_brussels/) - Karl Marx left many traces behind during his time in Brussels, Belgium, including writing The Communist Manifesto.
- [Jim Morrison & Lipstick Kisses at Oscar Wilde's Pere-Lachaise](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/wilde_paris/) - Oscar Wilde left many traces behind in Paris, France such as his lipstick-covered grave in Pere-Lachaise.
- [Origins of Crime & Justice in James Patterson's Washington DC](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/patterson_dc/) - James Patterson sets his novels and famous crime-fighting protagonist Alex Cross in Washington DC.
- [Death & Life on the Nile, Agatha Christie's Egypt](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/christie_egypt/) - Agatha Christie left many traces behind during her time in Egypt such as her mystery novel entitled Death on the Nile.
- [Agatha Christie's Torquay ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/christie_torquay/) - Agatha Christie left many traces behind during her time in Torquay, England such as the Princess Gardens, Beacon Cove, Grand Hotel and her Ashfield home.
- [Winston Churchill's Poetic Speeches of World War II](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/churchill_england/) - Winston Churchill uplifted the British people with his literary speeches during World War II.
- [Alexandre Dumas and Monte-Cristo](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/alexandre-dumas-and-monte-cristo/) - Alexandre Dumas wrote The Count of Monte-Cristo
- [Robert Louis Stevenson - Always in Edinburgh](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/robert-louis-stevenson-always-in-edinburgh/) - Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish author known for his adventure stories, who grew up and lived in Edinburgh where travelers visit all year.
- [Malabar Farm State Park: Louis Bromfield Comes Home Again](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/malabar-farm-state-park-louis-bromfield-comes-home-again/) - Louis Bromfield was an American author and conservationist who wrote throughout the Great Depression and lived on Malabar Farm in Columbus Ohio.
- [The Longfellow House](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-longfellow-house/) - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and his wife Fanny lived in the Longfellow house, a Georgian mansion in Cambridge Massachusetts
- [The Fear of Stephen King and The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/king_boston/) - Stephen King left many traces behind during his time in Boston, at Fenway Park, and in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire.
- [Journeying to the Wilderness of Iceland With Jules Verne](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/verne_iceland/) - In his novel Journey to the Center of the Earth, Jules Verne describes a trip into the depths of Iceland's volcanoes.
- [A Meeting of Minds: John Steinbeck and Edward F. Ricketts at the Lab in Monterey](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/steinbeck_monterey/) - Marine biologist Edward F. Ricketts was a close personal friend of American author John Steinbeck.
- [The Defiant Spirit of Spinalonga, an Island of Exiles ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hislop_spinalonga/) - In her recent novel, The Island, Victoria Hislop describes the life of lepers living on the island of Spinalonga, off the coast of Crete.
- [On the Bolivian Trail of Che Guevara, a Literary Guerilla](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/guevara_bolivia/) - Che Guevara left many traces behind during his time in Bolivia, including writing Bolivian Diary.
- [Sabil of Naguib Mahfouz in Cairo, Egypt](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/mahfouz_egypt/) - Naguib Mahfouz left many traces behind during his time in Cairo, Egypt such as the Sabil.
- [Peruvian Amazon Ayahuasca's Influence on Great Writers](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/vargasllosa_amazon/) - Mario Vargas Llosa wrote about yage or ayahuasca during his time in the Peruvian Amazon.
- [Rachel Blaustein's Kinneret, A Child's Poem of Israel](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/blaustein_israel/) - Rachel Blaustein captures the spirit of Kinneret in Israel in places such as the Sea of Gailee and the manmade lake Kinneret.
- [Beauty, Tradition & Fascism in Antonio Gramsci's Sardinia](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/gramsci_sardinia/) - Italian Marxist philosopher Antonio Gramsci grew up in Ghilarza, Sardinia. Nestled between the lake Omodeo, once the biggest artificial basin in Europe, and the basaltic plateau of the Guilcer, this cozy hamlet lies in the very heart of the big island.
- [Fernando Pessoa's Lisbon of Disquiet](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/pessoa_lisbon/) - In The Book of Disquiet Fernando Pessoa describes the inner life of an assistant accountant in Lisbon. A train trip to nearby Cascais is about as action-packed as it gets, but there is a powerful, subversive energy in the accountant's unwillingness to participate in life. Lisbon is his universe.
- [Pink Saddles & Djellabas, Edith Wharton's Fez In Morrocco](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/wharton_morrocco/) - In 1918 writer Edith Wharton spent a month in Fez via Tangier and Marrakech, Morrocco, the inspiration for her book In Morrocco.
- [Sun & Moon in Montepulciano, Under the Tuscan Sun & New Moon Film Locations](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/meyer_mayes_montepulciano/) - While Stephanie Meyer's New Moon and Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun are very different books and films, both have scenes filmed in the Tuscan village of Montepulciano.
- [The Chimera, A Mystical Journey of Nazli Eray's Orpheus](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/eray_turkey/) - The Chimera, where natural flames shoot out of rock, is located in Turkey and calls up Turkish writer Nazli Eray's 1983 novel Orpheus.
- [Letters of a Portuguese Nun: A Literary Mystery in Beja](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/alcoforado_portugal/) - The story of Mariana Alcoforado, a seventeenth century Portuguese nun involved in a clandestine love affair with a French soldier, became a literary mystery upon the publication of her love letters which some allege were actually written by another.
- [Henry Miller in Paris, The Mean Streets of the Tropic of Cancer](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/miller_paris/) - Henry Miller's Paris, as depicted in Tropic of Cancer, perhaps existed solely in the author's brainpan, a hyperkinetic, word-obsessed playground. It's clear that Miller was intentionally trying to offend, to break down walls in 1934 with his sex scenes and language.
- [Mad Men, Creating a Perfect World on the Avenue of Dreams](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dondraper_newyork/) - Set within the glamorous world of New York's Madison Avenue in the early sixties, Mad Men is one of the most perfectly realised TV dramas ever made.
- [Flower Children of the 60's & Ken Kesey, Father of LSD and Hippies](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/kesey_sanfrancisco/) - San Francisco, California, served as the center for the hippie movement of the 1960s. Ken Kesey, author of One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, played a key role in this movement, fueled by the psychotropic drug, LSD.
- [Thomas Merton's Seven Storey Mountain at the Abbey of Gethsemani](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/merton_gethsemani/) - Writer Thomas Merton entered the Abbey of Gethsemani near Bardstown, Kentucky in 1941 and wrote his most famous work, The Seven Storey Mountain, as well as other texts, while spending 27 years as a Trappist monk.
- [Hermann Hesse's Glass Bead Game: The Fountain of Inspiration](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hesse_maulbronn/) - Poet and novelist Hermann Hesse, author of The Glass Bead Game, inspires a journey to Maulbronn, on the edge of the Black Forest, where Hesse found his fountain of inspiration.
- [Edward Abbey Desert Solitaire in the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/abbey_mexico/) - Edward Abbey first visited the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve near the border of Mexico in 1968. A volcanic system makes up most of the reserve, making it a unique and memorable experience for Abbey and literary travelers alike.
- [Chasing A Phantom in San Miguel de Allende: Beat Inspiration Neal Cassady](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/cassady_sanmiguel/) - Neal Cassady, the model for Jack Kerouac's character of Dean Moriarty in On the Road, spent time in the Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende, where he mysteriously died.
- [Frances Calderon de la Barca: Life in Mexico](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/delabarca_mexico/) - Life in Mexico, by Frances Calderon de la Barca was published in 1842. It still serves as a literary travel guide to Mexico, well over 100 years after it was written.
- [Zelda Fitzgerald: The Roaring '20s Icon](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/fitzgerald_zelda/) - Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, along with her husband novelist F. Scott, epitomized the spirit of the 1920s: carefree, fun-loving, and living for the moment. In the early 1920s, Scott and Zelda had the world at their feet. Zelda is credited as being the first true "flapper."
- [Tips for Driving in England: Shakespeare, Henry James & Thomas Hardy](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/shakespeare_james_england/) - William Shakespeare left his mark on many places in England such as Stratford-upon-Avon. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about William Shakespeare's biography and to find William Shakespeare ebooks and gifts and historic hotels in England.
- [Philip Roth: Goodbye Columbus, Hello Newark](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/roth_newark/) - Philip Roth was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1933. His semi-autobiographical writing often focused on growing up Jewish in Newark, and his 1997 novel American Pastoral received a Pulitzer Prize.
- [Bleak Kaliningrad: Infused with the Happiness of Philosopher Immanuel Kant](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/kant_kaliningrad/) - A trip to Kaliningrad, Russia calls up the work of famous philosopher Immanuel Kant, who was born in the region, then called Konigsberg.
- [Alexander Pushkin, I Loved You Linen Factory](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/alexander-pushkin-i-loved-you-linen-factory/) - June 6th marks the birth of Russian poet, Alexander Sergeevitch Pushkin. Every year citizens celebrate the founder of Russian poetry at the township Linen Factory in the Kaluga region of Russia.
- [Twilight Saga: A Modern Fairytale](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/meyer_forks/) - Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Saga is not a vampire chronicle, but a love story that overcomes time and space. A love story about star-crossed lovers, that brings to mind West Side Story or Romeo and Juliet.
- [Puccini's Paradise in Torre del Lago](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/puccini_torredellago/) - Renowned composer Giacomo Puccini found inspiration for some of his best-loved operas at the Torre del Lago and the villa there where he once lived is now a museum.
- [The Mysterious Affair of Agatha Christie](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/christie_istanbul/) - Agatha Christie left many traces behind in Istanbul, including the Pera Palas Hotel, which housed the guests of the Orient Express.
- [Anne Bradstreet](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/bradstreet_andover/) - England born poet Anne Bradstreet left her home for Salem, Massachusetts in 1630. Settling in various towns, she eventually took up residence in North Andover.
- [Following the Ink: Prosa y Poesia en Castilla y Leon](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/cervantes_castillayleon/) - A trip through literary Spain is not complete without a visit to Castilla y Leon, home to Miguel Cervantes, El Cid and Teresa of Avila.
- [D. H. Lawrence Revisted](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/d-h-lawrence-revisted/) - D. H. Lawrence, one of the most important and controversial authors of the 20th century had a connection to literary New Mexico, where his ashes were scattered.
- [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) in Oxford](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/charles-lutwidge-dodgson-lewis-carroll-in-oxford/) - Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, helped make Oxford England's literary scene what we know it as today.
- [Mr Biswas' Houses: Finding V.S. Naipaul in Trinidad](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/naipaul_trinidad/) - V.S. Naipaul left many traces behind in Trinidad such as Lion House. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about V.S. Naipaul's biography.
- [Pearl S. Buck: A Foreigner in China](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/buck_china/) - Nobel Prize winning author Pearl S. Buck grew up in Zhenjiang, China, where her missionary father worked to convert the local community to Christianity.
- [Jorge Luis Borges in Mythic Buenos Aires](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/borges_buenosaires/) - Now known as Palermo Viejo, Argentine writer, Jorge Luis Borges was influenced by the former Italian neighborhood in northern Buenos Aires where he once lived.
- [Rousing Nietzsche in Orta, Italy](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/nietzsche_italy/) - When traveling through Northern Italy, Lake Orta offers quaint pleasures in a beautiful setting. Orta was also an influence on philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
- [Standing in Jewish Rome](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jewishmuseum_rome/) - A visit to Rome that focuses on the city's Jewish history, reflecting upon sites and spaces such as the Titus Arch, the Great Synagogue and The Jewish Museum.
- [My Friendship With John Cheever](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/john-cheever-ossining-new-york/) - John Cheever became a mentor to me until his death in 1982. He'd review my work, (scribbling copious notes in red felt tip marker across my pages), take the occasional walk with me and once even personally called a professor at my college to recommend me for a much-in-demand writing course. Naturally the call helped secure my place in the class (it had been his idea to call after I described the situation) and it wasn't until later in life that I could appreciate the absurdity of the moment: a pompous college English professor with his own dreams of becoming a great American novelist getting a call from one of the true Lions of American fiction to vouch for student.
- [Songs of Blue and Gold: Lawrence Durrell's Island of Corfu](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/lawrence-durrell-corfu/) - With his expansive, all-encompassing opening line, Somewhere between Calabria and Corfu the blue really begins, Durrell takes us out of ourselves and along with him as he crosses into Greek waters from the heel of Italy and into a new life of light and heat. Reading it on a gloomy winter afternoon in the northern hemisphere is like injecting the grey sky with vivid blues and emeralds.
- [Edith Wharton's Art History Lesson in San Vivaldo](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/edith-wharton-san-vivaldo/) - The full story indicated here is a real-life whodunit with a marvelous cast of characters that includes - beside Edith Wharton - Florence's director of Royal Museums, a hermit living in a hollow chestnut tree, and a "blind" sculptor. The setting for the tale is the monastery which at one time had upwards of twenty five (the number varies according to source) chapels, each its own size and style.
- [San Buenaventura: Erle Stanley Gardner's Town of Grace](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/erle-stanley-gardner-san-buenaventura/) - San Buenaventura was a pastoral Spanish/Mexican Californio agrarian mission village. However, the industrial revolution, and pools of black gold beneath her fields, pushed the town, kicking and screaming, into transformation. It boomed into an on and offshore oil oasis. Pipe yards and machine shops replaced breathtaking architecture and sweeping trees.
- [A Mountain Climber's Dream: Vivienne de Watteville's Mount Kenya](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/vivienne-de-watteville-mount-kenya/) - On Christmas Day 1928, a young British woman arrived to live in a hut on the slopes of Mount Kenya. She had marched for two days to get there, through dense, animal-packed forest. After unpacking her books and her wind-up gramophone, she settled down to Christmas dinner: a tin of Heinz spaghetti in tomato sauce, and plum pudding. Later, the strains of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony drifted out into the forest night.
- [Gabriela & Graciela: Two Lovers in Paraty, Brasil](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/paraty-brasil/) - As buses go, Brazilian ones are unusually spacious, comfortable and well-appointed....more akin to flying first class than any preconception of what third world overland transport might be. Of course the Costa Verde line is no exception, and the stunning trip from Rio southward is well worth the R$40/US$20 alone. But Paraty complements this journey in ways which one could not have imagined nor dreamed up better in storybooks, legends or fables.
- [James Dickey's Leesburg: The House of Deliverance](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/james-dickey-leesburg-virginia/) - It was in one of those bourgeoisie bistros that I learned of Dickey's connection to the town. Having not read the book, only having seen the 1972 John Boorman movie, I was surprised. After finishing the 300-page treatise on the nature of man, the boys of Lord of the Flies turned middle aged, I was astonished. On that street? The one lined with flourishing elms and people so wealthy and elusive you never saw them at the mailbox? Granted it was forty years ago, but the place hadn't changed that much.
- [A Murakami-esque Day: Banalities & Absurdities in Beijing](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/haruki-murakami-beijing/) - It was on the day of empty restaurants that I realized my life had begun to blur with the literature of Haruki Murakami. The whole day felt like slipping through the city as a ghost. My husband and I boarded the subway at the odd hour of 10 a.m., when commuters had already hustled to work and the streets were populated mostly by shuffling elderly people with grocery bags. We went to Xidan, Beijing's financial center, in search of shoes, but after an hour of sensory overload amidst a bazillion bejeweled malls and billboards we were already in need of a beer.
- [A Protester in China: The Life of Lu Xun](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/lu-xun-china/) - Twenty minutes by foot from my apartment is Lu Xun's Native Place, as it is called, an old street along one of the remaining canals in Shaoxing City, Shaoxing County, Zhejiang Province. Just south of Hangzhou, the provincial capital and ancient capital of the Southern Song Dynasty (Marco Polo was here), Shaoxing is part of a rich merchant and cultural corridor known as Jiangnan, which includes Shanghai and Wuhan. But the area is best known for its creative geniuses, perhaps the most famous being Zhou Zhangshou, Lu Xun.
- [Ode to the Australian Outback through Dorothea McKellar](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dorothea-mckellar-australia/) - And yet, gazing across the silent lonely plains, I feel what a 19-year-old Dorothea McKellar (1885-1968) must have felt all those years ago when she penned one of Australia's most famous poems, My Country, when homesick in England.
- [Champagne & Sheep: A Poetic Tour of Wales](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dylan-thomas-wales/) - We missed the festival by a couple of weeks, but were fortunate in some ways. The Hay residents, who appreciate the business it lures, were quite happy to return to their peaceful ways when it was over. And we were able to wander about the quaint streets without the crowds. (Still better, we walked around on a Sunday, when most places were closed and saved a good deal of book-buying money.)
- [Curious George: From Nazi Germany to Bucolic New Hampshire](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/curious-george-new-hampshire/) - Few readers realize that had it not been for the indefatigable will of his creators, Curious George would have never existed. The Reys, both German Jews, escaped Paris at the eleventh hour - hours before the Nazis occupied the city. And they did so by pedaling away on bicycles that Hans had cobbled together out of spare parts. The couple rode for three straight days, and eventually made their way to the Spanish border, where they sold the bikes to pay for train fare to Lisbon.
- [J.M. Coetzee's Warring Cape Town](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/j-m-coetzee-cape-town/) - Perched on the tip of the African Continent, sandwiched between the crash of the Indian Ocean and the roll of the Atlantic, Cape Town exists in a tango of its past, present and future. Often described as capturing the free-spirit attitude of San Francisco circa the 1950s, at first glance Cape Town may seem bohemian and reckless. But at the turn of a corner its apartheid history and resulting current racial and economic struggles continue to be felt.
- [Going Green: The Artists Inn Residence in Washington, D.C.](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/artists-inn-residence-washington-dc/) - Upon entering this circa 1900, spliced town home on Dupont Circle, the "public haunts" of pavement and traffic dissipate, replaced with flowing water, oils on canvas, murals, antiques, and a 1925 Steinway baby grand. It is a 21st century salon, christened in 2007 as the Artists Inn Residence Bed and Breakfast, a multi-disciplinary study in by-gone eras, a tribute to nature and artistic greatness. This, mon ami, is the perfect writer get-away.
- [Hotel Chelsea: The World's Most Infamous Writer's Retreat](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hotel-chelsea/) - Since opening its doors, the Chelsea Hotel has played host to a whole gamut of literary giants such as playwrights Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams, beat writers Allen Ginsberg and William S Burroughs, novelists Thomas Wolfe and Charles Bukowski. Listed among a long list of infamous obituraries is Welsh bard Dylan Thomas, who went into an alcohol-induced coma there in 1953, having, in his own words, drunk "eighteen straight whiskies" at The White Horse bar.
- [Sprezzatura in Cinque Terre, The 5 Villages of Effortless Beauty](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/eugenio-montale-cinque-terre-italy/) - Even after only a day spent in the region of Cinque Terre, I could deeply relate to how the colors, flavors, and energy of this area inspired Italian poet Eugenio Montale. Sprezzatura comes to mind with not only Montale's poetry, but his subject matter.
- [Marfa, Texas: Artist Enclave & Hollywood Oasis](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/donald-judd-marfa-texas/) - Marfa is a small (population 2100) southwest Texas town just north of the Big Bend National Park and an hour's drive from the Mexican border. And realize it or not, it is a location whose desert sceneries you are most likely already familiar with. Giant, the epic fifties film featuring Rock Hudson and James Dean, was filmed on proximate ranch land. The Paisano, the town's lone historic hotel, served not only as the residence for the cast and crew during production, but the upstairs ballroom also functioned as an impromptu screening room at the end of each day's filming.
- [The Odd Couple in Barcelona: Anton Gaudi & Robert Hughes](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/anton-gaudi-robert-hughes-barcelona-spain/) - Hughes and Gaudi - the odd couple. They shared much but also differed. They both were born into comfortable families. Both did poorly in their later schooling. Both were, as young men, very social and both loved Barcelona. But then they parted.
- [Visiting The National Steinbeck Center](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/visiting-the-national-steinbeck-center/) - John Steinbeck's connection to Salinas California is well known, and the setting for many of his famous American novels.
- [Poe's Philadelphia Experience](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/poes-philadelphia-experience/) - If you love Edgar Allen Poe, visit a National Historic Landmark in Philadelphia PA, his old house on North Seventh Street in Old City Philadelphia.
- [William Shakespeare's Globe Theater](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/william-shakespeares-globe-theater/) - William Shakespeare, one of the world's most beloved and best authors, left many traces behind during his time in Bankside, England such as the Globe Theater.
- [The Visible City of Venice](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/calvino_venice/) - The streets of Venice, Italy are a maze that takes the literary traveler on unexpected adventure through a city steeped in tales of romance.
- [A Swiss-Italian Walk With Hermann Hesse](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hesse_switzerlan/) - In Ticino, the Italian speaking canton of Switzerland, that Hermann Hesse wrote his most famous works and his creativity for writing and painting flourished.
- [An Outsider in Latvia, America & Art: Mark Rothko](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/markrothko_latvia/) - An article about Latvian painter Mark Rothko
- [A Comical History of Brussels](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/comichistory_brussels/) - Brussels is well known for its comic creativity, exporting such popular characters as Tintin and the Smurfs, clearly visible when touring the city's comic book route.
- [Walker Percy's Hurricane Theory: An Existentialist Hope for Survivors of Katrina](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/percy_neworleans/) - Walker Percy's Hurricane Theory as it applies to Hurricane Katrina and its impact on New Orleans.
- [Literary Traveler Holiday Gifts](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/holiday_gift/) - Welcome to the Literary Traveler Holiday Gift Guide. We want to help you find a gift for that special person who loves to read and loves to travel just as much.
- [The Tumultuous Relationship Between Dante and the City of Florence](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dante_florence/) - The influence of Florence on Dante Alighieri, author of The Divine Comedy and perhaps one of the greatest poets of the medieval period.
- [Rome's Ultimate Guidebook: I, Claudius](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/robertgraves_rom/) - I, Claudius tells the tale of one of the Eternal City's earliest emperors, Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus, who was the grand-nephew of the great Caesar Augustus. I, Claudius is his autobiography, written by the distinguished British translator, Robert Graves.
- [The Fortress of His Mind: Charles d'Orleans' Capitivity in The Tower of London](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dorleans_london/) - Charles d'Orleans of France, captured at Agincourt by Henry V and spent 25 years as prisoner, first in the Tower of London. His entire life story is presented with intricate care and insight by Hella S. Haasse in her novel, In a Dark Wood Wandering.
- [Thomas Mann's Munich: A Lone Trip to Germany](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/mann_munich/) - Writer Thomas Mann, author of Tonio Kroeger and Gladius Dei, in Munich.
- [Heavyweights: When F. Scott Fitzgerald Met Gene Tunney](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/fscottfitzgerald_genetunney/) - An article about the meeting of American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby and Tender is the Night, and boxing champion Gene Tunney in 1927.
- [Ilmenau: Walking in the footsteps of Goethe](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/johann_wolfgang_von_goethe/) - An article about writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Ilmenau, Germany.
- [J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis: A Literary Friendship and Rivalry](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/tolkien_lewis_england/) - An article about the literary friendship and rivalry formed by J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings, and C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia.
- [The Lost Years: John Muir in Canada, 1864-66](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/john_muir_canad/) - An article about John Muir in Canada by Literary Traveler.
- [Jamaica Kincaid and Annie John: A Childhood Cut Short](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jamaica_kincaid_antigua/) - West Indies born writer Jamaica Kincaid left many traces behind in Antigua such as her novel Annie John.
- [Finding James Joyce - A visit to James Joyce's Grave](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/james_joyce_switzerland/) - An article about writer, James Joyce, Ulysses and the author's grave in Zurich, Switzerland.
- [Casa Guidi, Home of The Brownings in Italy](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/casa-guidi-home-of-the-brownings-in-italy/) - By Lucy Gordon pen to guests and visitors, Casa Guidi in Florence, where Robert and Elizabeth Browning spent their idyllic married life, offers us a firsthand glimpse of their lasting passion for Italy, poetry, and each other. On the afternoon of September 12, 1846, fragile poetess Elizabeth Barrett defied her tyrannical and fanatically religious father,
- [Carl Sandburg's Connemara](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/carl-sandburgs-connemara/) - American author and poet Carl Sandburg was best known for his poetry and won three Pulizer Prizes for it.
- [Edgar Allan Poe's Richmond](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/edgar-allan-poes-richmond/) - The Edgar Allen Poe shrine in Richmond VA is an important site to honor one of America's favorite authors.
- [John Keats and the Casina Rosa](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/john-keats-and-the-casina-rosa/) - John Keats, an English Romantic poet known for sensual imagery, was a well known poet who worked in North London, England.
- [Emily Dickinson's Homestead](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/emily-dickinsons-homestead/) - Victorian poet Emily Dickinson was a reclusive author and private poet who wrote many of today's most familiar poems about life in Amherst Massachusetts.
- [On Franz Kafka's Trail](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/on-franz-kafkas-trail/) - Franz Kafka was a modern Czech author who wrote and lived in Prague, known for his dark existentialist fiction and influential 20th Century writing.
- [Hemingway at Shakespeare & Company](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/180/) - Ernest Hemingway's memoir A Movable Feast recalls his time in Paris Francis in the Twenties, friendships with Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso, Scott Fitzgerald and more.
- [The Sun Also Sets: A Visit to Hemingway's Grave and Memorial](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/the-sun-also-sets-a-visit-to-hemingways-grave-and-memorial/) - Visiting Ernest Hemingway's grave site in Sun Valley Idaho, and examining his life in Ketchum, his marriages and his exceptional books written there.
- [Hemingway in Key West](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/189/) - Ernest Hemingway left many traces behind during his time in Key West, Florida such as 907 Whitehead Street, Writers' Walk and Key West Island Bookstore.
- [Fitzgerald, Hemingway And The Sun Also Rises](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/fitzgerald-hemingway-and-the-sun-also-rises/) - Ernest Hemingway had major manuscript problems with The Sun Also Rises, which takes place in Pamplona Spain.
- [Ernest Hemingway and Piggott, Arkansas](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/ernest-hemingway-and-piggott-arkansas/) - The Ernest Hemingway Museum in Piggott, Arkansas is an educational center for Hemingway enthusiasts who want to know more about one of the world's greatest authors.
- [Beethoven in Vienna](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/beethoven-in-vienna/) - Beethoven was a Classical composer born in Germany, whose musical post was Vienna Austria in the Romantic era, when he was one of the most well known composers of the time.
- [Rokeby and The Robinson Family](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/rokeby-and-the-robinson-family/) - The Robinson house in Vermont was named Rokeby after a poem by Sir Walter Scott and a manor in the north of England.
- [Denmark's Karen Blixen Museum](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/denmarks-karen-blixen-museum/) - Karen Blixen, one of Denmark's most beloved authors, wrote Out of Africa, an autobiographical novel about her experiences on a coffee plantation in Africa.
- [James Joyce A Portrait of The Artist in Trieste](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/james-joyce-a-portrait-of-the-artist-in-trieste/) - James Joyce in Dublin Ireland is a famous connection, but he Joyce spent many years living in Trieste Italy, a beautiful city in Northern Italy near the Austrian border.
- [Jack London: The American Karl Marx](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jack-london-the-american-karl-marx/) - Jack London was an author and socialist commemorated at the Jack London Historical State Park, the World of Jack London Museum and Jack London Square in the Bay Area.
- [Joaquin Miller, The Poet of the Sierras](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/joaquin-miller-the-poet-of-the-sierras/) - American conservationist and author of prose and poetry, Joaquin Miller, was hailed as California's Own, Poet of the Sierras and Byron of the Rockies.
- [Lord Byron's Castle Chillon](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/lord-byrons-castle-chillon/) - Lord Byron a British Poet of the Romantic era made the Castle Chillon in Switzerland near Lake Geneva a travel destination for literary travelers around the world.
- [The Helen of the West Indies: Derek Walcott's St. Lucia](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/derek_walcott_west_indies/) - Poet Derek Walcott in St. Lucia, his home in Castries and Derek Walcott Square.
- [Anne Frank, Her Life in Letters ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/anne_frank_letters/) - Anne Frank, letters exhibited at Amsterdam Historical Museum
- [E. B. White:  A Shy Man Fond of Creatures](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/eb_white_maine/) - E.B. White's life in Maine and love of animals influenced Charlotte's Web.
- [Zora's Immortal South](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/zora_neale_hurston_south/) - Zora Neale Hurston, author of Their Eyes Were Watching God, in Eatonville Florida.
- [Conjuring Yeats](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/yeats_ireland/) - Poet and mystic, W.B. Yeats in Ireland.
- [Rosslyn Chapel](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/rosslyn_chapel/) - A trip inspired by The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, to Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland.
- [A Glimpse into the World of Kalawao](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/kalawao/) - Joseph Dutton and the leper colony at Kalawao, Hawaii.
- [The Spell of the Yukon: Jack London and the Klondike Gold Rush](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jack_london_klondike/) - Jack London and the gold rush, his time in the Yukon.
- [The Short Life of Rupert Brooke ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/rupert_brooke_life/) - Rupert Brooke, World War I poet, in England.
- [Washington Irving, The Quintessential New York Writer](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/washington_irving_ny/) - Author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving in New York.
- [Jack London's Korea](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jack_london_korea_starrover/) - Author Jack London, time spent in Korea, culminating in The Star Rover.
- [Spring Pools and Clock Towers: Robert Frost, Michigan's Poet-in-Residence](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/robert_frost_annarbor/) - American poet, Robert Frost during his time in Michigan.
- [Tennyson County, A Visit with Alfred Lord Tennyson](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/tennyson_lincolnshire/) - Alfred Lord Tennyson in Lincolnshire, Tennyson County
- [Times of Toil, Tales of Terror: Poe's Philadelphia ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/poe_philadelphia_pa/) - Author Edgar Allan Poe left his mark on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania such as Seventh Street, Philadelphia's Historic District and north of Spring Garden Street.
- [Places Where Hemingway Fished in Michigan](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hemingway_brethern_michigan/) - Ernest Hemingway fished in Michigan at Bear Creek, School Creek, Boardman River, Walloon Lake, Sturgeon Lake, Black Lake and Pigeon Lake.
- [Mark Twain in Unionville, Nevada](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/twain_mark_nevada/) - American author, Mark Twain, influences in Unionville, Nevada on his novel, Roughing It.
- [The Maltese Falcon](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hammett_dashiell/) - The Maltese Falcon from film adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's novel on exhibit in San Francisco.
- [Nathaniel Hawthorne's Struggle and Romance with Salem](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hawthorne_salem_ma/) - Author Nathaniel Hawthorne left many traces behind in Salem, Massachusetts such as House of the Seven Gables, the Manning House and the Salem Custom House.
- [Norman Rockwell's Cover Story](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/rockwell_post/) - Norman Rockwell, iconic american illustrator for The Saturday Evening Post.
- [Michelangelo, The Flower of Florence](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/michelangelo_florence/) - Historical and biographical information about famous artist, Michelangelo in Florence, Italy.
- [Marguerite Duras In Sa Dec](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/marguerite_duras_sa_dec/) - Marguerite Duras, author of The Lover, in Sa Dec, Vietnam
- [The Harlem Renaissance, Washington DC And the Rise of Langston Hughes](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/langston_hughes_washington_dc/) - Langston Hughes left many traces behind during his time in Washington DC such as Shaw neighborhood, near LeDroit Park.
- [Walt Whitman And The Civil War](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/whitman_walt_civilwar/) - An article about poet Walt Whitman, civil war poetry
- [The House That Jack Built - The Beauty Ranch](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jack_london_ranch/) - An article about Jack London's house, Beauty Ranch, in Sonoma Valley, California.
- [A Brief Respite: Nikos Kazantzakis on Mt.Athos](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/nikos_kazantzakis_mount_athos/) - An article about Greek writer, Nikos Kazantzakis, author of The Last Temptation of Christ
- [The Accidental British Servant: Leonard Woolf in Ceylon](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/leonard_woolf_ceylon/) - An article about Leonard Woolf, husband of Virginia Woolf, British Writer, spent time in Sri Lanka.
- [Still an Inspiration: James Whitcomb Riley's Legacy](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/james_whitcomb_riley_legacy/) - James Whitcomb Riley, poet, american icon, wrote Little Orphan Annie and other poems for children.
- [Gods and Monsters](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/gods-and-monsters/) - Ancient Greek and Roman theater draws people from all over the world to Sicily and the Cyclops Coast of the Mediterranean, where it has a long history.
- [Elementary, My Dear Watson](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/elementary-my-dear-watson/) - Famous Scottish author Sir Aurthor Conan Doyle wrote Sherlock Holmes to critical acclaim but it was American actor William Gillette who really brought the character to life.
- [Robert Laxalt's Nevada](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/robert-laxalt-nevada/) - Robert Laxalt (1923-2001) is best known for his book Sweet Promised Land (1957), a moving story about accompanying his father on a trip to his natal Basque country. It concludes with his father's realization that he had become an American, and is considered a classic in the literature on the immigrant experience in America.
- [Red Cloud, Nebraska: Willa Cather's Lifelong Muse](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/willa-cather-red-cloud-nebraska/) - As I drove west toward Grand Island, Nebraska, the psychic battle for my literary allegiance kicked into high gear. Would I continue my personal race to Denver along the s-curve of federal highway 30 and the Platte River, a la Jack Kerouac? Or would I take a roundtrip detour of several hours to visit Red Cloud, hometown of Willa Cather, whose novel My Antonia had left me years ago with a yearning to see the stark beauty of the Nebraska prairie and the frontier town that inspired so many of her novels?
- [Strong Pioneer Women: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Western Classics](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/laura-ingalls-wilder-old-west/) - Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Caroline Ingalls. This prolific American woman had a number of occupations throughout her lifetime, ranging from a farmer to a schoolteacher, but it was her writing that caused her to become a staple of western culture.
- [Traveler, Writer, Citizen: The James Michener Museum in Doylestown, PA](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/james-michener-doylestown/) - Donning Texan-style bolo ties and large-brimmed cowboy hats, James Michener appeared as if he just stepped out of a Western movie. Spending some of his last years in Texas and Alaska, the American frontier meant a great deal to Michener, even spurring the inspiration for his monolithic Alaska. Yet through all his travels and marriages, 3, the writer embraced his roots in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- [Traveling With Jo-Ann Mapson: A 21st Century Western Writer](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jo-ann-mapson-western/) - Filled with lush, literary landscapes, crisp climates and attention to the minute details, author Jo-Ann Mapson captures the heart of the West. Readers travel through the Southwest locales of New Mexico and Arizona, journeying varied regions of California, and finally delving into the wild frontier of Alaska.
- [Tarzan in Los Angeles: The Legacy of Edgar Rice Burroughs](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/edgar-rice-burroughs-los-angeles/) - The author, of course, was Edgar Rice Burroughs, born in 1875 in Chicago, the son of a businessman. In 1919, he purchased, for the handsome sum of $125,000, 540 acres of land in the Valley at the northern edge of the Santa Monica Mountains from the estate of General Harrison Gray Otis, former editor of the Los Angeles Times, who had died two years earlier.
- [Mutiny in Robinson Crusoe and Beyond](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/robinson-crusoe-batavia-mutiny/) - Similarly, the novel Robinson Crusoe, which tells the story of an unfortunate man who is shipwrecked on an undiscovered island for twenty-eight years, employs this typical element of piracy. Although the primary portion of the book contains a number of seamen who are loyal to their captain and honest to a fault, it ends with a battle between Crusoe and several other characters against a mutinous crew that has arrived on the island to murder the captain, his mate, and a passenger.
- [Hunter S. Thompson's Puerto Rican Rum Diary](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hunter-s-thompson-puerto-rico/) - Hunter S. Thompson was 22 when he began work on The Rum Diary, a novel based on his own experiences working as a journalist in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1959. Not published for another 30 years, the book chronicles the turbulent, alcohol-imbued times of Paul Kemp, a young American journalist working for a floundering English newspaper in San Juan.
- [Blackbeard's Terror in the Outer Banks and Virginia](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/blackbeard-outer-banks-virginia/) - Born somewhere before 1690, Edward Teach was an Englishman. However, it is suspected that he was born in Jamaica, yet Teach has referred to a variety of birthplaces. It was Queen Anne who helped Teach find his taste for blood, thus turning the Englishman into the mercurial Blackbeard.
- [The Real Life and Fictional Characters Who Inspired J.M. Barrie's Captain Hook](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jm-barrie-england/) - Captain Hook has been immortalized as one of the greatest, most infamous villains in literature. Created by James Matthew Barrie in his play in 1904 and restored for a number of novels and stories in 1911, this character has been making readers shudder from his sinister behavior for over a century.
- [Sir Francis Drake: Pirate, Explorer, Human Rights Pioneer](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/sir-francis-drake-pirate/) - His name was Sir Francis Drake. Born somewhere between 1541-1543 into an English, working class family, young Drake took to the high seas by age twelve. As an apprentice, he quickly learned the ropes, sailing from Devon, England--his place of birth--to Africa with his cousin, Sir John Hawkins.
- [Robert McCloskey: Alive With Wonder In Maine](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/robert_mccloskey_maine/) - An article about Robert McCloskey by Literary Traveler.
- [He Can't Go On, He'll Go On: The Legacy of Samuel Beckett](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/samuel_beckett_ireland/) - An article about Samuel Beckett by Literary Traveler.
- [Shadows of The Da Vinci Code in Southern France](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/dan_brown_france/) - An article about Dan Brown and The Da Vinci Code by Literary Traveler.
- ['Bad Boy Poet' Francois Villon in Medieval and Modern Paris](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/francois_villon_paris/) - An article about Francois Villon by Literary Traveler.
- [The Adorable Madeline: A Parisian Adventurer](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/ludwig_bemelmans_paris/) - An article about Madeline by Literary Traveler.
- [The Essence of Childhood in William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/william_blake_songs/) - An article about William Blake by Literary Traveler.
- [Roald Dahl: A Norwegian Lifestyle](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/roald_dahl_norway/) - An article about Roald Dahl by Literary Traveler.
- [The "Easy" Yet Complex Writing of Walter Mosley, A Black Jewish Author](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/walter_mosley_writing/) - Walter Mosley discusses his African American and Jewish cultures in his Easy Rawlings mystery books. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about Walter Mosley's biography and to find Walter Mosley ebooks and gifts and historic hotels in Los Angeles.
- [Step into Pippi Longstocking's Mismatched Shoes at the Junibacken Museum in Sweden](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/pippi_longstocking_sweden/) - An article about Pippi Longstocking by Literary Traveler.
- [Interview with Jerry Sutphin, Expert Aboard the Delta Queen Steamboat](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jerry_sutphin_delta_queen/) - Jerry Sutphin, Delta Queen steam boat expert, discusses his time aboard the Delta Queen on the Mississippi River. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about the Delta Queen history and to find Delta Queen ebooks and gifts and historic hotels near Mississippi.
- [A New Kind of Renaissance: Touring Harlem](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/hughes_harlem_ny/) - Langston Hughes left many traces behind during his time in Harlem New York City. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about Langston Hughes' biography and to find Langston Hughes ebooks and gifts historic hotels in Harlem New York City.
- [Finding Mark Twain's Hannibal](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/mark_twain_hannibal/) - Mark Twain left many traces behind in Hannibal, Missouri such as his Boyhood Home. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about Mark Twain's biography and to find Mark Twain ebooks and gifts and historic hotels near Hannibal, Missouri.
- [A Revealing Interview with Terrell Dempsey, Author of Searching for Jim: Slavery in Sam Clemens's World](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/terrell_dempsey_twain/) - Mark Twain expert Terrell Dempsey discusses slavery in Mark Twain's Hannibal Missouri. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about Mark Twain's biography and to find Mark Twain ebooks and gifts and historic hotels near Hannibal, Missouri.
- [Faith Ringgold's Tar Beach, A Literary Review](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/faith_ringgold_lit_review/) - Faith Ringgold left many traces behind during her time in Harlem New York City. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about Faith Ringgold's biography and to find Faith Ringgold ebooks and gifts and historic hotels in New York City.
- [The Studio Museum in Harlem Presents Africa Comics](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/africa_comics_harlem/) - The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York City celebrates black culture and identity. Read this article from Literary Traveler to find out more about the Studio Museum in Harlem and to find Studio Museum ebooks and gifts and historic hotels in Harlem New York.
- [Auvers sur Oise: The Original Impressionist Landscape](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/impressionism_auvers/) - An article about Impressionists in Auvers sur Oise by Literary Traveler.
- [Privateering the Oceans of History: The Lore and Allure of Henry Morgan](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/henry-morgan-pirate/) - Captain Morgan, as history has remembered him, consistently blurred the line between crafty business man and cutthroat privateer turned pirate. But before time could paint the classic picture of Morgan in our minds--a curly black mustache atop an equally curling scowl, an ornate long coat and a broad hat featuring a plume--Hari Morgan was born in 1635, the son of a squire, in the southernmost part of Wales.
- [An Unconventional Journey to the Library of Congress](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/library-of-congress-washington-dc/) - Established in 1800 with a bequest of $5,000, the Library of Congress was created for the exclusive use of senators and representatives. Originally housed in the Capitol, it was destroyed when the British torched the building during the War of 1812. In 1815 the government bought Thomas Jefferson's magnificent 6,000 book personal library for almost $24,000, but a second fire in 1851 destroyed two thirds of Jefferson's collection.
- [Alan Lightman Interview, Part 2](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/alan-lightman-interview-part-2/) - I think the creative moment is very similar, the feeling in the creative moment. That feeling of losing all sense of who you are and where you are; losing all sense of your body, losing all sense of your ego and just being in that pure state of seeing and creating. I think that's very, very similar in the sciences and the arts and I've certainly experienced a very, very similar feeling in the creative state as both a scientist and a fiction writer.
- [The Opera Garnier: An Eerie Tour of Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/opera-garnier-paris/) - Like any good mystery writer, Gaston Leroux builds his novels in layers. On one layer, his The Phantom of the Opera is a tragic love story about the reclusive, deformed Erik's obsession for the opera singer Christine Daae. But on the other layer, the book is a celebration of a particular city, Paris, and a particular building, the Paris Opera House.
- [Back to Balzac](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/honore-de-balzac-paris/) - Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), the prolific 19th century writer and founder of French realism, lived and wrote here from 1840 through 1847, in a five-room garden apartment rented under an assumed name, Monsieur de Breugnol. Deeply in debt and pursued by creditors after a string of entrepreneurial failures, Balzac went into hiding, seeking "temporary" refuge here, having his young Alsatian housekeeper, Louise Breugniot, sign the lease in his stead.
- [Alan Lightman Interview](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/alan-lightman-interview/) - I consider myself an essayist and a fiction writer. In the essays, I certainly have been influenced by some of the leading science essayists. Like Loren Eiseley, Stephen Jay Gould, Lewis Thomas. But I would say more generally, E.B. White is someone that I've read all of. I think he's the greatest essayist the U.S. has produced. And there was a time in the 1980's where I was really trying to learn all the tricks of E.B. White. Of course you can never learn everything.
- [Sylvia Beach's Shakespeare & Company, A Mecca for Contemporary Literature](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/shakespeare-company-paris/) - When the French bookshop La Maison des Amis des Livres opened its doors on November 15, 1915, at 7 rue de l'Odeon on the Left Bank in Paris, its 23-year-old owner Adrienne Monnier had the modest goal of wanting to share her love of literature with the public. It was the first free-lending library in France, which enabled Monnier to reach people from all walks of life and turn them into readers.
- [Understanding Joie de Vivre, Touring the French Institute Alliance Francaise](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/undefrench-institute-alliance-francaise-new-york-city/) - Unfortunately, I could not travel to France this spring so I decided to bring the country to me in New York City. I discovered that the Francophone, French-speaking, community in the city seems to be quite substantial and love of French culture exists amongst New Yorkers, but prefers quiet recognition. Thus I went to the source: French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF).
- [Gertrude Stein, Hostess of the Parisian Literary Salon](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/gertrude-stein-paris/) - In 1874 the ground was fertile for Gertrude Stein to become a woman of virile thoughts even in her youth. After having been born in a small industrial town near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, little Gertrude Stein took to a life abroad at age one--crawling, then walking in Vienna, America, and elsewhere in Europe, under the care of her capricious, travel-happy father, her mother, and her four siblings.
- [Thomas Wolfe's Dixieland, Thomas Wolfe's Old Kentucky Home ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/thomas-wolfe-dixieland/) - The Old Kentucky Home, known as "Dixieland" in the novel Look Homeward Angel by Thomas Wolfe, is located at 48 Spruce Street in downtown Asheville. The novel is autobiographical and Wolfe presents Dixieland more as a prison than a home, which has the protagonist, Eugene Gant, by the soul. Wolfe had a love hate relationship with the house, his family and the town. It seems more fitting rather, that he would have torn it down, surely in regret, only to have built it back up again.
- [Rest Thomas Wolfe - Thomas Wolfe's Grave](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/rest-thomas-wolfe-thomas-wolfes-grave/) - An article about Thomas Wolfe by Literary Traveler
- [Footprints in Cloutierville](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/kate-chopin-cloutierville/) - If you didn't know Kate Chopin had lived there for a time, you might never have heard of or driven through Cloutierville with a second glance. Located along the Cane River in Natchitoches Parish in Northwest Louisiana, Cloutierville (pronounced Cloochyville) is approximately 260 miles from New Orleans. Kate Chopin described Cloutierville in one of her stories as, "This little French village was simply two long rows of very old frame houses, facing each other closely across a dusty roadway."
- [Sunset Grand Isle, LA, A visit to the setting of The Awakening ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/kate-chopin-grand-isle-la/) - Grand Isle, a three hour drive south of New Orleans, is on the outermost shore of Louisiana. The drive takes quite some time since the winding narrow road is accessible by only two cars at a time. The slow pace gives you a chance to pass a rather scenic view of bayou life. Small towns, small homes, and bait shops line the side of the road, a land full of seafood restaurants and fishing gear to buy or rent. It made me wish I wasn't allergic to shellfish since the smells were everything I imagined Cajun food would be.
- [A Good Writer Is Hard To Find: The Search For Flannery O'Connor](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/flannery-oconnor-georgia/) - To try and get more from a writer than what you see on the page, depends on the writer and their ability to make you see, and of course your own imagination. When that work is so distinct and the characters so clear, you sometimes think you know something about that writer and who they were. It could be argued that a writer can be found in their words, but a good writer may be hard to find in those words which may often confound the reader rather than betray the writer.
- [John Millinton Synge and the Aran Isles](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/john-millinton-synge-aran-isles/) - John Millington Synge, later author of The Playboy of the Western World, started out writing competent but prosaic works. Then he met with W.B. Yeats, who told him to go to the Aran Islands to seek inspiration. Once he followed this advice, Synge started immediately writing some of the finest dramas ever written about the traditional people of Ireland, Riders to the Sea and The Well of the Saints.
- [Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Short Period of My Life's Happiness at Charmettes](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/jean-jacques-rousseau-charmettes/) - The Savoie denotes both a region and province in southeastern France, comprising roughly that area between Geneva (and the Haute-Savoie region) and Grenoble (the seat of the Isre region). Chambry has for many centuries been the capital of the Savoie and the seat of the Dukes of Savoie. Modern Chambry is a city of 100,000, and a stop on the TGV line between Paris and Nice.
- [Ovid in Exile](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/ovid-rome/) - That the avid traveler is often an avid reader (and/or moviegoer) is frequently noted. It is an observation that surely applies to me. After my passport, tickets and travelers cheques have been have been diligently attached to my person, my thoughts turn to what I will be reading on my trip. The books can be history, biography, or fiction, but there is one requirement: they must be by or about some place or someone where I am traveling.
- [Lorca's Deep Song](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/garcia-lorca-sevilla/) - More than sixty years ago one of the greatest poets of this century died. He was also the most famous victim of the Spanish Civil War. His name was Federico Garcia Lorca. He was the son of a people that have always fascinated me. After I had read Lorca's "Poem of the Deep Song", I wanted to find out what moved a man who wrote so sadly, yet so passionately about love and death, about life. I traveled to Andalucia, the Southern part of Spain and homeland of the poet.
- [A Week in Provence, Reflections upon Peter Mayles' A Year in Provence ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/articles/peter-mayle-provence/) - Anyone who has read Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence will appreciate the anticipation that consumed me when I had the opportunity to spend the last week of August attempting to live the author's Provencal life in southern France's Luberon Valley. Though I was only to spend a week, my family and I would rent a car and a house in the countryside.
- [Still an Inspiration: James Whitcomb Riley's Legacy ](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/uncategorized/still-an-inspiration-james-whitcomb-rileys-legacy-2/) - Just east of Indianapolis; sandwiched between corn fields and soybean crops; a few hundred feet from the Old National Road (US 40) rests the James Whitcomb Riley Old Home and Museum. The poet was born in the house on October 7, 1849. The dwelling was originally a log cabin, but as his father's law practice

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- [Amy Grace Loyd](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/amy-grace-loyd/)
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- [Original of Laura](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/original-of-laura/)
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- [Robie Macauley](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/robie-macauley/)
- [The Eye](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/the-eye/)
- [Despair](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/despair/)
- [Ada](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/ada/)
- [Ardor](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/ardor/)
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- [Knopf](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/knopf/)
- [literary fiction](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/literary-fiction/)
- [Martin Amis](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/martin-amis/)
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- [Cohen brothers](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/cohen-brothers/)
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- [Dennis Lehane](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/dennis-lehane/)
- [Twilight Saga](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/twilight-saga/)
- [New Moon](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/new-moon/)
- [Stephanie Meyer](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/stephanie-meyer/)
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- [fantasy](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/fantasy/)
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- [Edward Cullen](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/edward-cullen/)
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- [Bogachiel](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/bogachiel/)
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- [Sol Duc](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/sol-duc/)
- [Olympic Peninsula](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/olympic-peninsula/)
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- [fairytale](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/fairytale/)
- [true love](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/true-love/)
- [West Side Story](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/west-side-story/)
- [Romeo and Juliet](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/romeo-and-juliet/)
- [Immanuel Kant](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/immanuel-kant/)
- [Kaliningrad](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/kaliningrad/)
- [Russia](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/russia/)
- [Kalinin](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/kalinin/)
- [House of Soviets](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/house-of-soviets/)
- [Konisberg](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/konisberg/)
- [Soviet](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/soviet/)
- [architecture](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/architecture/)
- [cathedral](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/cathedral/)
- [May Day](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/may-day/)
- [Prussia](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/prussia/)
- [Lithuania](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/lithuania/)
- [Poland](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/poland/)
- [Baltic Sea](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/baltic-sea/)
- [USSR](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/ussr/)
- [World War II](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/world-war-ii/)
- [Germans](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/germans/)
- [International Workers' Day](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/international-workers-day/)
- [Marx](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/marx/)
- [Alexander Pushkin](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/alexander-pushkin/)
- [Linen Factory](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/linen-factory/)
- [Natalia Goncharova](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/natalia-goncharova/)
- [Meadow of Fairytales](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/meadow-of-fairytales/)
- [Eugene Onegin](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/eugene-onegin/)
- [Tatyana](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/tatyana/)
- [Kaluga](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/kaluga/)
- [Sukhodrev](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/sukhodrev/)
- [I loved you](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/i-loved-you/)
- [Philip Roth](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/philip-roth/)
- [Newark](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/newark/)
- [New Jersey](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/new-jersey/)
- [Goodbye Columbus](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/goodbye-columbus/)
- [Jersey City](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/jersey-city/)
- [Hoboken](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/hoboken/)
- [Bamberger](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/bamberger/)
- [Russian immigrants](https://beta.literarytraveler.com/tag/russian-immigrants/)

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