Around the World in 80 Books discussion

I travel a lot through books, but not nearly as much as I would like in real life. I know many of you do travel a lot and I would love to know what trips and adventures you have planned (so we can live vicariously through you).

I will be traveling to Costa Rica and Nicaragua next month and am beside myself with excitement! What places will you be traveling to next?

i would love to go to south america...with the Navy i've spent quite a bit of time in the middle east and stops in Europe (Spain and Italy), but i haven't really seen much else

Diane wrote: "I travel a lot through books, but not nearly as much as I would like in real life. I know many of you do travel a lot and I would love to know what trips and adventures you have planned (so we can..."

oooh, have fun and please feel free to share pics when you return!

If anyone is planning a trip to Prague, there's a free self-guided tour based upon The God Complex that you can download on the book's website. It takes you to the main tourist attractions, as well as the places frequented by characters in the book.

http://www.godcomplexnovel.com/home/p...

Hi Diane, Linda, and Dee,
Heard Costa Rica is tabulous--please share your trip with us!
I just returned from Paris and Copenhagen--the first books I wrote have been turned into content for software for Sephora stores, so when I can, I travel to new country openings. Unfortunately, I'll miss the Brazil opening in June, and I've always wanted to go there! However, I adored Denmark--so friendly!--and Paris has had my heart for a long time. That's where part of my novel Scent of Triumph is set--it's about a female French perfumer, a rarity in the 1940s.
Happy travels to all of you! Happy to share travel tips and stories. I also have a cool travel app on my FB at JanMoranAuthor.

Jan Moran
Scent of Triumph / A Historical Romance

My hubby and I are returning to Morocco for Ramadan - mid-July to mid-August, then heading to Scotland afterwards to visit my fam. We're currently debating between Greece and Turkey for our October break.

I am currently planning a return trip to Scotland and England, but this time I am staying in historic properties. :D

Book Club wrote: "If anyone is planning a trip to Prague, there's a free self-guided tour based upon The God Complex that you can download on the book's website. It takes you to the main tourist attractions, as wel..."

thanks, I'm not going but this is cool!

Literally show middle finger to UK and buy a house/flat in Mumbai, do counselling there help children, just enjoy life!

Getting ready to go to Kenya in October - I have traveled allot in Europe, Asia, US and Caribbean but I have never been to Africa. I am really looking forward to it.

Just booked tickets to Morocco (Marrakech and Fes) and Spain (Barcelona)!! Yippee!!! Plus, a 7 hour layover in Amsterdam - and expect to get into the city for a few hours. Anyone know of good books set in those four cities?

Alice wrote: "Just booked tickets to Morocco (Marrakech and Fes) and Spain (Barcelona)!! Yippee!!! Plus, a 7 hour layover in Amsterdam - and expect to get into the city for a few hours. Anyone know of good books..."

I am sooooooo jealous!

Alice wrote: "Just booked tickets to Morocco (Marrakech and Fes) and Spain (Barcelona)!! Yippee!!! Plus, a 7 hour layover in Amsterdam - and expect to get into the city for a few hours. Anyone know of good books..."

My husband's from Fes and it's my second home. Some decent books set there are:

Dreams Of Trespass: Tales Of A Harem Girlhood
A House In Fez: Building A Life In The Ancient Heart Of Morocco

I'm currently debating between Dubai and Goa, India for Xmas/New Year holidays!

I'm going to Mexico in spring for 3 weeks. I'm really excited about it. I haven't been there before, so I'm really curious.

Donna wrote: "Alice wrote: "Just booked tickets to Morocco (Marrakech and Fes) and Spain (Barcelona)!! Yippee!!! Plus, a 7 hour layover in Amsterdam - and expect to get into the city for a few hours. Anyone know..."

THanks Donna - I've read both, and enjoyed them a lot (they were part of the reason I decided to go to Morocco!). :-)

Like the word "ginormous."

This past fall break, I took a visit to Presscett in Arizona to visit some family.

We are planning on visiting Europe next year - we are going Australia to Singapore, Singapore to Qatar, Qatar to Hungary then doing a river cruise through Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands before catching a train to Brussels to fly home.

We're heading to Cape Town, South Africa this Christmas to escape the winter, and I think in May we will be going to Singapore and Thailand (I actually already booked my hotel for this one).

Sally906 wrote: "We are planning on visiting Europe next year - we are going Australia to Singapore, Singapore to Qatar, Qatar to Hungary then doing a river cruise through Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Netherl..."

Oh my gosh I am exhausted just reading about this itinerary. But these countries are certainly wonderful

I'm taking a short weekend in Stockholm in couple weeks

I'm also planning (mainly saving) to go to Iceland. It looks like that I will be taking my trip around June if everything goes like planned.

I'm really looking forward to a Florida/Bahamas trip in March....the best part, without kids! Our 3 children (ages 2, 6, 8) are going to their grandparents (thanks so much!). My husband and I have traveled with them before (BC 2012, Italy 2011) but it will be 500% more relaxing without them this time.

I will be travelling to Norway early this year and I can't wait. I am slowly teaching myself with the language and I just can't wait to experience another culture from mine. :)

Adam wrote: "I'm seriously considering Scotland this summer. It's time Nessie and I were introduced."

Be sure to get some good pictures of her! ;)

I lived in Russia for a few years and traveled Central America and loved it. Most recently, however, vacationed in Aruba. Interesting and relaxing place. I didn't realize the Dutch influence was so strong.

I noticed someone was going to Mexico soon on this board. If you have time, there is a suburb outside of Mexico City called Cuerna Vaca - great little place. Many movies have been shot there!

I am currently planning a Trip to Thailand, Chiang Mai and Bangkok for 2 weeks, then off to Bali. Still organizing but I'm super excited!!

I'm going to England and Israel this year (I'm from Australia)If I had the money I would visit just about every country I've ever come across in a book!

This year it's GB for the very first time!

Have much fun in Israel, Fliss, it's truly beautiful!

Tessa wrote: "This year it's GB for the very first time!

Have much fun in Israel, Fliss, it's truly beautiful!"

Thank you Tessa, I'm looking forward to it!

I have a cousin leaving for a week in Israel this week.

I asked for the itinerary and I am reading about the trip as she actually experiences it.

I also want to read Cross Bones

I have lots of fun trips planned.

January 26-February 1: Going back home to Florida for the week. I cannot wait!
February 25-27: Vienna, Austria to visit some friends.
March 1-5: London, England to visit some online friends!
May 20-26: Budapest, Hungary

The month of July: My mom is flying to Poland and we are going to rent a car and explore all of Poland as well as see Finland, Sweden and Norway. And Berlin, because she is absolutely dying to see Berlin :)

I am currently planning a 3 week driving tour of Ireland in August/September. So far flights are booked but that is all. Having a few days in Kuala Lumpur on the way home.

Janine wrote: "I am currently planning a 3 week driving tour of Ireland in August/September. So far flights are booked but that is all. Having a few days in Kuala Lumpur on the way home."

I drove all over Ireland a few years ago and that was my favorite trip ever. There is so much to see and the countryside is absolutely gorgeous.

Osho wrote: "I was in Cambodia for work briefly in December, with short stops in Thailand and South Korea on either side. I have a future trip planned around the edges of Italy and some of the surrounding count..."

I am so envious! Have a wonderful trip!

We're trying to figure out how to get to San Marino from Venice. Everybody says there's no train, but there seems to be a train listed.

Osho wrote: "We're trying to figure out how to get to San Marino from Venice. Everybody says there's no train, but there seems to be a train listed."

You must go to Rimini, this is the nearest railway station; then you must take a bus from Rimini to San Marino (it is not far away).

I add you the link of the Italian trains http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index... (I think that from Venice to Rimini you must choose "passes" because there are all the trains; in "tickets" you find only the new trains)
and here is a site how to go from Rimini to San Marino with the bus: http://www.riminiturismo.it/1744/36/O...

I thought I wouldn't have any travels for a while since I'm back in school doing my Master's, and money is tight. . .but then I get an interesting request from my dad: "Girls, I'm renting a trailer on the ocean in Key Largo for February. Would you like me to get you some cheap flights down here for a week or so?"

Yes please! Key Largo here I come, February 18. :D

I just got back from NYC and had a great day in Brooklyn. I wrote a past about it on my blog along with some suggested Brooklyn reading.
Www.offthebeatenpagetravel.com

I just got back from Bhutan and Nepal and read wonderful travel companinons, among which Jamie Zeppa's Beyond the Sky and the Earth and The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen,

I am going to Java and Bali in a couple of months. Can anyone recommend a good travel companion?

Thanks

Terri wrote: "I just got back from NYC and had a great day in Brooklyn. I wrote a past about it on my blog along with some suggested Brooklyn reading.
Www.offthebeatenpagetravel.com"
Great suggestions Terri!

I have been away some days for Easter. I was in Veneto (Italy) so I visited Verona, Padua and a lot of little cities there around full of interesting museums.

Morgan wrote: "I am currently planning a return trip to Scotland and England, but this time I am staying in historic properties. :D"

Morgan - if you have time you should take a quick trip to Northern Ireland too - it's so close to Scotland, very beautiful and with a rich ancient history and fascinating recent history. I can recommend some places to visit and things to do if you do decide to go.



Caroline Doherty de Novoa
Dancing with Statues

Janine wrote: "I am currently planning a 3 week driving tour of Ireland in August/September. So far flights are booked but that is all. Having a few days in Kuala Lumpur on the way home."

Janine if you are going to Northern Ireland too let me know and I can recommend some places to visit and things to do (and even some books to read before you go)


Caroline Doherty de Novoa
Dancing with Statues

My next trip is to Cornwall with my family - am very excited to see them as I live in Colombia and they live in the UK and Ireland.

I'm going to Budapest for four days in May! Anyone know of any great places to see/cheap places to stay? :)

Just bought some tix to Chengdu China...gonna get my panda hug on. Travelled all 7 continents...some countries really stand out. Vietnam, Colombia, Iceland, Argentina, Laos and Spain are some of my favourites. Antarctica is gorgeous. I love writing travel-fiction....I prefer it than writing about my actual adventures. Those stories are just for my friends and family.

Have fun in Israel Fliss! Make sure you check out the West bank, eye opening with a lot of history and hardly any tourists.

I'm moving to Hong Kong in August!!! Soooooooo excited! New adventures are a-coming!! :)