On my World Heritage tour before the Travel Bloggers Unite conference in Porto, our guide took us to Lello Bookstore, one of the most beautiful in the world for its Art Nouveau design. JK Rowling, author of none other than Harry Potter, spent time here while teaching English in the 1990s. … [Read more...] about The Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World
Archives for September 2012
Caroline in the Alps
If you haven't yet learned this about me already, I will say it again. My favorite hostels are almost always the smaller, family-run establishments. Ozzie Pozzie and Banana Benders in Australia immediately come to mind. So when I began planning my visit to Innsbruck I knew I wanted to stay at Doug's … [Read more...] about Caroline in the Alps
In Love With Gallery Hostel
I've long considered Palmer's Lodge in London to be my all-time favorite hostel, but I may now have to reconsider. After checking it out on my friend the Budget Traveller's Luxury Hostels project, I knew I had to book my stay at Gallery Hostel for the Travel Bloggers Unite conference in Porto. It … [Read more...] about In Love With Gallery Hostel
Photo Friday: Kings Canyon, Australia
You didn't really think I was done talking about Australia, did you? I recently saw a post on LandLopers that featured a photo from Kings Canyon and it reminded me how many more pictures I had from my time in the Outback. The sun wasn't even up yet when I was roused from my swag to hike Kings … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Kings Canyon, Australia
Hostel Review: Palmers Lodge Hostel
I realized that I've never actually reviewed my all-time, favorite hostel, Palmers Lodge in London, England. Every time I go to London, which is becoming much more frequent these days, I stay at the Swiss Cottage location, a former mansion. On my first visit, for New Years in 2008, I stayed … [Read more...] about Hostel Review: Palmers Lodge Hostel