Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got the Books with Betsy podcast, great Gothic novels, the best food at the State Fair of Texas, tips for packing light, and more.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got the Books with Betsy podcast, great Gothic novels, the best food at the State Fair of Texas, tips for packing light, and more. {more}
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Portugal! |
Lisbon is calling, and it brought wine. 30 May 2025 |
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Seattle! |
We end season six walking down a rainy street with a delicious cup of joe. 8 November 2024 |
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got books set in libraries and museums, the best underrated novel, Iceland's colorful buildings, flying first class, and more. {more}
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Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got Eater's street food guide, ranking Christie novels, the prettiest libraries on screen, literary theme parks, Moomins, and more. {more}
Do you love the mountains? The forest? The desert? The snow? There's a US National Park for that! It started with Yellowstone, and now hundreds of special spots across America are preserved for future generations. {more}
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got the perils of book recommendations, the Tiny Bookshop videogame, European museums, the joys of literary retellings, and more. {more}
Portugal has treasures to offer every kind of traveler. There are sandy beaches and lush gardens, savories and sweets, tile mosaics and fado music, Roman ruins and medieval castles — and so many bookish delights. {more}
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got Margaret Atwood's best books ranked, the smell of outer space, 10 unique hotels, why books feel more real than life, and more.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got a 105-year-old library card holder, 144 armchair travel books, attractions with secret rooms, novel-like nonfiction, and more.
Season 7 of our podcast starts 30 May! We're delighted to share the destinations we'll explore together. From Europe to Asia, the Caribbean to the US, and beyond. Make sure you pack your curiosity in your carry-on!
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