Tales from Tuscany
by Leslie Jones We are all pilgrims who seek Italy. – Goethe Exploring the awe-inspiring corridor between the Uffizi Gallery and nearby Piazza della Signoria, I’m intrigued by the myriad…
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Literary Traveler is Celebrating 25 Years
2023 marks the start of the 25th anniversary year of celebration for Literary Traveler! To celebrate, we are holding a writing competition for the best Literary Travel writing with…
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I Know Slovenia Where Veronika Decides to Die
by Tamerlie Philippe “Honestly, she thought, no one ever knows where Slovenia is.” I used to belong to that group of people and I knew nothing about Slovenia. In Veronika…
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Bonded to The Bard
by Ashley Conway But thy eternal summer shall not fade, / Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st – William Shakespeare Pulling into Stratford-Upon-Avon is a surreal feeling. I’ve…
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Hitchhiking Honduras: Relating to Cheryl Strayed in Wild
By Hannah Hughes I stuck out my thumb and waited. After thirty-seconds, a red pickup truck flashed and then stopped further down the road. I approached the truck’s rear, bringing…
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Get to Know the Nantucket Book Festival
We all know that the summer music festival season is upon us. Coachella, Lalapalooza, Governor’s Ball, Boston Calling…the list goes on and on. But one can only take so much…
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Bright Blossom of the Pacific
by Linda Ballou “Oh, the life on breezy hills on countless horses. This is the life meant for me. All my gear and occupations on the saddle and no thought…
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Miss-Adventures: A tale of ignoring life advice while backpacking around South America, Amy Baker
by Hannah Hughes Not all advice is worth listening to, and in Miss-Adventures: A tale of ignoring life advice while backpacking around South America, Amy Baker attempts to weigh up…
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Falling for New Hampshire: Oktoberfest at Purity Spring Resort
by Francis and Linda McGovern Are you one of the people that loves fall and can’t wait for it to begin? Do you want to get away and get your…
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Into Denali: Not quite following in Chris McCandless’ footsteps
by Brooke Marshall It was spring in Denali, which roughly translates to a mild winter day in the Lower 48. That didn’t stop the band though – they were shredding…
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