Category Archives: North America

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the strand bookstore nyc

A Reader’s Paradise: A Visit to the Strand Bookstore NYC

As readers, we all adore our local and independent bookstores. These incredible places usually promise customers many literary treats including rare editions, cool community events, hilarious coffee mugs, and so much more. As for me, independent bookstores are among my favorite places to turn off my brain and explore new titles that I don’t often see […]

visiting the 9/11 memorial

Visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City

When I wrote this guide, it was Memorial Day Weekend in the United States. For many Americans, this weekend ushers in the official start of summer. I know I’m ready to unwind at the Jersey Shore. Toes in the sand, kindle charged to 100%, big sunglasses, and afternoon naps. Sounds perfect, huh? But, even though […]

visit the morgan library and museum

Wow! What A Beautiful Library: Visit The Morgan Library and Museum

Ahh, my visit to the Morgan Library was bookishly spectacular. As you know, I like to talk about literary travel on my website. One of the biggest items on my literary bucket list was the Morgan Library and Museum, located in Manhattan. Guys. I have been meaning to visit this library for, like, the past year. […]

an effective new york day trip

How To Plan An Effective NYC Day Trip

New York City is amazing, but can feel overwhelming. Tons of skyscrapers, traffic, wall to wall people. Yikes. So how do you plan an effective NYC day trip without losing your mind? It’s possible, believe it or not. Now let’s be honest: trying to see all of New York City’s incredible sites in a single day […]

philadelphia visitors guide

Philadelphia Visitors Guide: The Birthplace of America

Ready to construct a Philadelphia trip itinerary? You should! Philadelphia (or Philly) is an incredible city that I will always cherish, no matter where I live or travel to. I grew up only twenty minutes outside of Philadelphia, so, of course, cheesesteaks, Flyers games, and Ben Franklin stir a heavy dose of nostalgia inside of me. […]