Inspiring Book Lists Archives - https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/category/armchair-travels/inspiring-book-lists-armchair-travels/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:03:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 4 Books to Experience Stunning Places Now Damaged by Climate Change https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/4-books-to-experience-stunning-places-now-damaged-by-climate-change/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/4-books-to-experience-stunning-places-now-damaged-by-climate-change/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:03:48 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=14863 To travel is to love. What can compare to the warmth of sunlight on the skin on a faraway beach or the birdsong in a distant forest? Books come a close second to the actual experience of travel. Some authors are so talented that they paint a vivid picture with...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/4-books-to-experience-stunning-places-now-damaged-by-climate-change/feed/ 0 Creative marriage proposal ideas inspired by literature https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/creative-marriage-proposal-ideas-inspired-by-literature/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/creative-marriage-proposal-ideas-inspired-by-literature/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:09:09 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=14686 Literature has long been a source of inspiration for romance. Stories of classic love—from grand gestures to intimate moments—offer timeless ideas that you can adapt for an extra special proposal.  While marriage rates in the U.S. have declined in recent decades, millions of us still tie the knot each year....

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/creative-marriage-proposal-ideas-inspired-by-literature/feed/ 0 The Best Books About Egypt’s Ancient Past and Intriguing Present https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/the-best-books-about-egypts-ancient-past-and-intriguing-present/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/the-best-books-about-egypts-ancient-past-and-intriguing-present/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:12:28 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=14622 For centuries, Egypt has been at the crossroads of civilisations, where pharaohs ruled, empires clashed, and cultures mingled. Today, it continues to draw visitors from around the world, and it is, of course, a bucket list destination for many travellers.  That said, the country has seen its share of turmoil,...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/the-best-books-about-egypts-ancient-past-and-intriguing-present/feed/ 0 Epic Reads And Adventures: Pairing Books With Travel Destinations https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/pairing-books-with-travel-destinations/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/pairing-books-with-travel-destinations/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:53:46 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=14203 Pairing the right book with the perfect travel destination can transform your journey from a simple visit to an immersive cultural and emotional adventure. Imagine strolling through the same streets that your current fictional characters inhabit or standing atop the very ruins pondered by historical figures in your non-fiction narrative....

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/pairing-books-with-travel-destinations/feed/ 0 10 Books set in Siena, Italy https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/10-books-set-in-siena-italy/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/10-books-set-in-siena-italy/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:05:30 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=14000 Explore the allure of Siena for yourself before traversing its winding pathways firsthand. Delve into a realm of ancient piazzas, meandering streets, and the sprawling vineyards of Tuscany. Immerse yourself in the medieval essence of this renowned city. Discover the treasures of one of Tuscany’s most famed destinations without leaving...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/10-books-set-in-siena-italy/feed/ 2 The Best Books for Giving Yourself an Ancient Egypt 101 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/the-best-books-for-giving-yourself-an-ancient-egypt-101/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/the-best-books-for-giving-yourself-an-ancient-egypt-101/#comments Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:16:05 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=13754  In the eyes of travellers, there are effectively two Egypts. There’s the Egypt of the Red Sea, with resorts dotted along the coast offering tourists all the luxuries one would desire. Places like Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh, where the East embraces the West, create a sense of cosmopolitanism rarely...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/the-best-books-for-giving-yourself-an-ancient-egypt-101/feed/ 1 5 Best Foreign Language Learning Books of All Time https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/5-best-foreign-language-learning-books-of-all-time/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/5-best-foreign-language-learning-books-of-all-time/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:56:08 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=13671 Most people these days prefer learning a foreign language with the help of mobile apps and interactive solutions like Memrise or the famous Duolingo. Not many will recall those times when grammar and pronunciation were approached with the help of books. Some of them have already gained legendary status. While...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/5-best-foreign-language-learning-books-of-all-time/feed/ 1 The Perfect Books to Enjoy on a Boating Holiday https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/the-perfect-books-to-enjoy-on-boating-holidays/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/the-perfect-books-to-enjoy-on-boating-holidays/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:00:02 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=13238 Boating is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. While on the water, you are guaranteed pure relaxation. After all there are no cars, traffic, rush hour, and deadlines to think about.  Make your boating holiday even more relaxing by bringing a book with you. And it...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/the-perfect-books-to-enjoy-on-boating-holidays/feed/ 1 Top 5 Books to Read Whilst Travelling the Greek Islands https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/top-5-books-to-read-whilst-travelling-the-greek-islands/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/top-5-books-to-read-whilst-travelling-the-greek-islands/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:18:14 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=13240 Island hopping in Greece is a fun way to explore this stunning country. Nothing beats sitting out on the deck of a ferry, sipping cocktails, and wondering what awaits you on the next island. But with more than 200 islands to visit, you definitely need a good book to keep...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/top-5-books-to-read-whilst-travelling-the-greek-islands/feed/ 3 5 Books That Inspire Adventure Travel https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/5-books-that-inspire-adventure-travel/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/5-books-that-inspire-adventure-travel/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:30:53 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=13236 Adventure travel is one of the most transformative experiences we’ll have in our lives. It allows us to learn more about ourselves as we take up new adventures. Whether it’s journeying across the ocean in a sailboat or mountain climbing in the Himalayas, travel can push us out of our...

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