Aug 31st, 2011 at 10:00AM: The Book Passage Travel and Food Writers Conference had its 20th anniversary in August of this year. It was small, there were approximately 75 students. The conference is made of the usual stuff -- formal talks by travel writers and classes taught by food bloggers and panel discussions about social media and breakfasts made blurry by staying up too late the night before. Book Passage is expensive, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Aug 31st, 2011 at 10:00AM: The Book Passage Travel and Food Writers Conference had its 20th anniversary in August of this year. It was small, there were approximately 75 students. The conference is made of the usual stuff -- formal talks by travel writers and classes taught by food bloggers and panel discussions about social media and breakfasts made blurry by staying up too late the night before. Book Passage is expensive, ...Will Christopher Robin's bookshop be saved?
Aug 20th, 2011 at 2:00PM:
A couple of days ago we reported that a bookshop once owned by the real Christopher Robin was closing.
The Harbour Bookshop in Dartmouth, England, was opened in 1951 by Christopher Robin Milne, son of Winnie-the-Pooh author A.A. Milne. The author used his son as a character in his books. Christopher Robin died in 1996, and rising rents and a slump in sales are forcing the current owners to ...Christopher Robin's bookshop closing
Aug 18th, 2011 at 10:30AM: A bookshop opened by the original Christopher Robin of Winnie the Pooh fame will close, the BBC reports.
The Harbour Bookshop in Dartmouth, England, was opened in 1951 by Christopher Robin Milne, son of Pooh author A.A. Milne. The bookshop became a destination for Pooh fans, even though Christopher Robin often hid from visitors. He died in 1996, and the current owners say that a slump in sales ...Could you live in Portland?
Oct 20th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
There will be a moment during your visit to Portland, Oregon when you'll have an epiphany. Maybe it won't happen during your blissful stroll through one the city's giant public parks, your nostrils fresh with the scent of pine trees and clean air. And it might not hit you during your $3 lunch at one of Portland's plentiful food carts, your taste buds humming to a savory, cheesy mac n' cheese ...Boston's brunch and books
Mar 26th, 2010 at 8:00AM:
Though I've sworn off books in favor of my Kindle, there's still something electrifying about an indy bookstore. Throw food into the mix, of course, and the experience can be blissful. On my recent trip to Boston, I sought out Trident Booksellers & Cafe for this reason. The Newbury Street establishment is home to a rare bookstore-and-restaurant combination, Trident, where you can peruse the ...Hit the bookstore, buy a local author - Souvenir tip
Feb 15th, 2010 at 1:09PM: Hit up a local bookstore for a good, unique souvenir.
Many self-published authors sell their books through the local storefront and many of those books are based in the area in which they live. The souvenir is not only unique, but it's entertaining and lacks the gaudiness that many souvenirs display.
Plus, you may get smarter about your destination, which makes any trip more satisfying. ...Five things to do in Orlando (except ... that)
Jun 15th, 2009 at 9:00AM: This is the only time you'll see the expression "theme park" in this post. Orlando has a lot to offer outside that. So, if you're headed down there for a convention or a family trip, keep these other attractions in mind, and explore the depth this city has to offer. Plan ahead, and you can avoid the "Mouse" trap!
Make a glass, buy some art: Go to Keila Glassworks, and look for the guy with ...UNESCO names Amsterdam new World Book Capital
Apr 28th, 2008 at 12:00PM: Book lovers and aficionados: if Amsterdam wasn't on your travel plans before, you might want to add it. On April 23, UNESCO named Amsterdam the World Book Capital. The city will hold the title until April 2009, and in that time hopes to inspire dialog and spark debate about the freedom of expression. Here are some of the World Book Capital's upcoming events that just might be of interest: May 18: ...One for the Road: Journey Overload
Dec 1st, 2007 at 1:00PM: My December 1st gift to you, dear readers, is a plethora of journey-related reading to welcome the new month. Instead of suggesting just one book today, I'll start off the month with a whole bunch. So many of the links I come across on a daily basis simply disappear into the web's oblivion...but not these special gems. In an attempt to connect wanderers with words, here is a collection of links ...One for the Road: Colour - Travels Through the Paintbox
Nov 27th, 2007 at 9:00AM: This book beckoned me from a front table at Artisan Books on Gertrude St. in Melbourne's Fitzroy neighborhood. The 2006 paperback version I bought has the bold cover shown here, although I've seen several other versions of this book that was originally released in 2002. Regardless of what it looks like, Victoria Finlay's Colour: Travels Through The Paintbox is a masterpiece. Just as I enjoy ...Globe Corner Adventure Travel Lecture Series
Nov 18th, 2007 at 1:00PM: The Globe Corner Bookstore has announced its latest lecture series lineup. The Adventure Travel Lecture Series includes three events, all beginning at 6 pm at The First Parish Church, at the corner of Church Street and Massachusetts Avenue in Harvard Square. The first one is coming up soon after Thanksgiving, so here's the scoop on the full set, in case you'll be in the area at all over the next ...Suzhou Bookworm now open for business
Nov 18th, 2007 at 11:01AM: Back in July I took a daytrip to Suzhou, China (about 40 minutes by train outside of Shanghai) and visited the future site of The Bookworm's latest English-language library cafe location. Owner Peter Goff took me on a tour of the construction site, which you can see here (scroll down to the photos at the bottom of the post.) I was happy to learn this week that the transformation is complete and ...European Bookstore Guide
Oct 28th, 2007 at 12:40PM: Bibliophiles headed to Europe may want to bookmark this new website: the Bookstore Guide has only been around for about two months, but they already have over 40 independent shops listed on their site. This growing collection includes bookstores in cities like Tbilisi, Istanbul, Oslo, Liverpool and Graz. I discovered the blog because they referred to some reviews I wrote last year about my own ...Book inscriptions inspire travel, and make great souvenirs
Oct 18th, 2007 at 8:00AM: I walked into the wrong bookstore in Granada, Spain last February, but I'm so glad I did. I was looking for an English-language bookstore on Calle Gracia called Metro, but instead I wound up at a different shop just a few doors down. Libreria Praga shelves mostly Spanish titles, but has a small section of used English-language books. A spine with Simon Winchester's name caught my eye, and I was ...Foyles' Read Around the World
Oct 17th, 2007 at 2:19PM: One of London's best independent bookstores, Foyles, has been hosting an in-store promotion that armchair travelers may want to know about. Read Around the World is a campaign that highlights literature and authors from different regions around the world. The Foyles grand tour of the continents includes promotions, competitions and events that center around a different part of the world every two ...Distant Lands: From Pasadena to the World
Oct 10th, 2007 at 4:00PM: I've known of the Distant Lands travel shop for several years now, but always thought it was primarily a bookstore. However, after watching this short video feature on the store, I stand corrected -- the Pasadena, CA shop is much more than a place to stock up on your favorite travel titles. The travel outfitter has been providing a growing selection of travel gear and merchandise since it opened ...Chinese Buffet - Part 9: The Bookworm Grows in China
Aug 13th, 2007 at 9:40PM: Chinese Buffet is a month-long series that chronicles the travels of an American woman who visited China for the first time in July 2007.
Before I depart on any trip, I always do some research on bookstores in the cities I'll be visiting. (My own personal Bookstore Tourism planning, of course!) As I researched the bookstore situation in China, I learned about the large state owned operations and ...The "Why Indie Bookstores Matter" Tour
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Jul 1st, 2007 at 11:40AM: Oh man, do I want to ride along on this one! (In fact, be certain that I will at some point!) My bookstore lovin' pal Larry Portzline has planned an awesome traveling adventure. The creative genius behind the Bookstore Tourism movement has just announced that he will embark on a 10-week cross country road trip that will include stops at 200 independent bookstores in all fifty states. What better ...Rhinebeck: Terrapin Bistro and Oblong Bookstore
Jun 19th, 2007 at 8:24AM: I was in Rhinebeck, NY last week, a trendy Hudson Valley outpost in Dutchess County. I could do without the Manhattan-size prices I noticed while window shopping, but it's still a charming spot to visit for a weekend or Sunday drive. If you've only got a few hours to spare (which was the case with me and the friend I was visiting) here's my one-two punch suggestion for a pair of places to visit: ...Dupont Circle: Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
Jun 7th, 2007 at 10:24AM: While I've got D.C. on my mind, it's best I mention one of the coolest bookstores in town: Kramerbooks and Afterwords Cafe is probably the first indy bookstore I've been to where the cafe is bigger than the bookstore. Actually, the first time I visited this Dupont Circle landmark, it was a dark summer evening and we sat outside and had dinner on the restaurant side. I didn't even know there was a ...
