Spain is a beautiful country with fascinating history, world-class art, irresistible food, bustling cities, and landscapes that inspire the most pragmatic visitor to poetry. Let these books transport you there.
Get ready to fall in love with Kenya's otherworldly beauty, majestic wildlife, and welcoming culture. You can visit a Maasai village, cruise on a white-sailed ship at sunset, and relive epic adventures of the past.
Take a virtual trip to Jamaica with a YA adventure, delicious cookbooks, a sweet family saga, a short story collection that'll punch you in the feelings, and a novel about an (extra)ordinary woman named Adamine.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got weird/dark/funny children's books, a challenging word quiz, tips for minimizing stress after travel, aquatic horror, and more.
American poet Constance Urdang packs this brief poem with crisp, vivid imagery, capturing the anticipation of travel and the (literal and metaphorical) baggage that we carry with us. And what a stunner of an opening!
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got Edward Hopper's Nighthawks sketches, Tom Cruise running, mysteries set in mansions, summer books, epic room service, and more.
If you love books and bookshops, what's better than novels _about_ books _set in bookshops_?! These stories feature unforgettable characters who spend their days among the shelves of bookshops you will want to visit.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got why British shows have so few episodes, how to read well, a fun shark quiz, reading tools for the visually impaired, and more.
Wouldn't it be great to hang out with Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story — or get caught up in a thrilling caper with the Incredibles?! Our guest Tasha does just that in her work at Pixar and Disney theme parks.
A day that starts with a roller coaster, ends with a fireworks display, and has a bunch of junk food in the middle can be a whole lot of fun. But as these books make all too clear, delights can also be dangerous.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got a nude author talk, 50 best mysteries, secrets of Moscow's Metropol Hotel, Moby-Dick fashion, murdery Jane Austen, and more.
The gate of an amusement park is an invitation to a magical world where you'll careen down a track, soar through the air, play games of chance, meet magical creatures, and eat the junkiest food with gleeful abandon.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got why to read 'The Diary of a Provincial Lady,' quirky airfield restaurants, memorable bookstores, Edinburgh objects, and more.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got the genius of artist Edward Hopper, excellent books about tennis, how to steal a masterpiece, a cat with a passport, and more.
Milanesa is like an Argentinian version of chicken-fried steak. It's beefy, it's crispy, it's altogether irresistible. Inspired by Italy, gauchos, and the beautiful pampas, it's a little Argentina in your kitchen.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got a must-read short story, the case for slow travel, the retro art of high school yearbooks, the perfect piña colada, and more.
There are so many reasons to make Argentina your next big trip. Surely you know about the tango and outdoor adventures of Patagonia. But how about gauchos, glaciers, alfajores, and the Train at the End of the World?
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got Rick Steves' travel journals, paper airplanes, gender identity terms, 29 great American Diners, a Saharan traveler, and more.
This poem and interview with its author are like a warm shot of direct sun to brighten your day and make you feel unstoppable. It's happy, inviting, tender, and triumphant. Treat yourself to a few feel-good moments.
Every Friday, we share our favorite book- and travel-related links. This week, we've got books and longevity, 46 world-changing books, beautiful ocean-fed pools, banning Maus, LA's Clifton's Cafeteria, and more.
There are so many things to see and do in Kenya. Yes, you can go on a safari. (Glamping, anyone?) You can also meet the Maasai in a traditional village and stroll narrow lanes in the romantic coastal city of Mombasa.
