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- Around the World in 14 Books
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It's been said that the best way to embark on a trip through Turkey is to arrive by sea in Istanbul. We believe it! Give us all the Bosphorous sunsets, baklava, the strong Turkish coffee, and bustling Grand Bazaar.
It's been said that the best way to embark on a trip through Turkey is to arrive by sea in Istanbul. We believe it! Give us all the Bosphorous sunsets, baklava, the strong Turkish coffee, and bustling Grand Bazaar. {more}
We go to the country where east meets west.
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Hawaii! |
In this episode, we beat our drums for Hawaii. 1 August 2022 |
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Museums! |
We put our Monet where our mouth is. 18 July 2022 |
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got a 20-year book club, the history of amusement parks, best US bookstores, national park restaurants, travel posters, and more. {more}
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The star of a Hawaiian luau is kalua pork, and that is 100% justified. But when you're heading to the beach or feeling peckish, you need Spam musubi, a portable snack that's salty-sweet-crispy-chewy and irresistible. {more}
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got an over-the-top reading journal, underrated European cities, the romance of Elinor Glyn, uncanny Daphne du Maurier, and more. {more}
There's a lot to love about the 50th state. You can start with palm trees galore, soft sand beaches (more than 100!), lush hiking trails, and volcanoes you can climb. Plus dreamy island music and luau-worthy cuisine. {more}
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got playful European travel maps, the Egg Mayo Protection Association, an emergency champagne phone, awesome book lists, and more. {more}
There's no denying that seeing original artworks with your own eyes is a powerful experience. But there are so many amazing things to see! We're grateful for these sites that bring inspiring art to our desktops.
From majestic (Michelangelo's David) to silly (a can of SPAM) and everything in between (taxidermy! historical costumes!), museums are a fantastic place to get curious. These books do the same, no travel required.
Humans have been collecting precious stuff to show their friends for millennia. In this episode, we discuss the first museum, explore Renaissance Wunderkammers, and celebrate all that makes museums so very awesome.
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