Have you heard of the concept of a travel rule, or is it something I’ve just made up? My trip planning has had to get a bit more rigid lately....
travel prep
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Travel writers and Hawaii in the 19th century, with a detour through the life of Lady Jane Franklin
Reading up on Hawaii in 19th century reveals many interesting Victorian travelers who wrote about their experiences.
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Travelogues about Japan in the 19th century
Ahead of my trip to Japan, I decided to do a more thorough review of what 19th century travelogues about Japan exist in the English language. Maybe I’ll do Japanese...
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11 Novels and Travelogues about Copenhagen to read before heading to Denmark
I went to Copenhagen to see a friend – it was my third trip there, and my first time during the warmer months. And to get ready, it’s also my...
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What turns a trip into reality?
What makes me pull the trigger? I’ve been thinking about this lately. There are some travels I ruminate over (Egypt again at some point soon is one example). There are...
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Quest for the 5 Temples Outside Egypt, featuring a trip to Turin
Turin. Torino. I went with a goal in mind — I wanted to see the temple there, at the Museo Egizio. Lately my friend and I had been doing hotel...
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Learn About Genoa: Travelogues, Books and Music
Learn about Genoa before you visit. On the way to a new place, they say that anticipation can be just as good as the trip itself. After my first visit...