Invitation Extended by Tennyson: Exploring the Isle of Wight
The western tip of England's Isle of Wight was a setting beloved of the Victorian poet laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson, for the last half of his life. Still beautiful, less populated than the rest of the island and soothingly calm, it is easy to understand his attachment.
Posted on Wed, Jan 25, 2012
The Re-Discovery of Machu Picchu and the Children of the Sun
Author: Hiram Bingham
Now almost delirious with altitude sickness, I found myself literally standing on top of the world.
Posted on Fri, Jan 06, 2012
In the Mists of Mount Doom: Walking J. R. R. Tolkien's New Zealand
'Look, look, it's Gandalf,' somebody calls out. Through the swirling fog materializes a tall slender man with a white speckled beard. Our transport has arrived.
Posted on Sun, Dec 25, 2011
The Irrational Allure of Writers' Houses
Around the time the housing collapse hit New York City, a modest one bedroom apartment came up for sale on the Lower East Side. ''How quiet, serene, and wonderful is this 1-bedroom apartment with balcony?'' the real estate ad asked. ''So quiet, serene and wonderful that one of the top 5 best novels of 2006 . . . was written here!''
Posted on Fri, Nov 25, 2011
Becoming Dostoyevsky in St. Petersburg, Russia
Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Dostoyevsky was fond of crossroads, where stories are found in the foot traffic. Though he never owned or stayed longer than three years in any one apartment, he usually lived at crossroads.
Posted on Sat, Nov 05, 2011
The Literary and Luxurious Queen Mary 2
Bill Bryson, Joanne Harris. Would you ever expect to meet two world famous writers on a cruise of all places? I had the pleasure of meeting, interviewing and listening to lectures by both of them. I had the ultimate literary (and luxurious) experience aboard the Queen Mary 2 on an October transatlantic voyage.
Posted on Sat, Oct 29, 2011
Interview with Joanne Harris Aboard the Queen Mary 2
Author: Joanne Harris
Literary Traveler talked with author Joanne Harris aboard the QE2 about vegetarian cooking, young authors, and writing styles.
Posted on Tue, Oct 25, 2011
Visiting Pablo Neruda's Houses
Author: Pablo Neruda
Pablo Neruda was Chile's greatest poet and an important political figure who traveled extensively and eventually ran for president of his beloved Chile.
Posted on Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Following Caravaggio through Rome
Author: Michelangelo Caravaggio
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, called Caravaggio for the name of the small town in northern Italy where he grew up, was known for his disdainful perspective of the conventions of his art.
Posted on Fri, Aug 05, 2011
John Muir and the Family Ranch in Martinez
John Muir was a naturalist, entrepreneur, and "family-man," who has inspired generations of people.
Posted on Mon, Jul 25, 2011
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