If books are your passion travel can feel even more magical when you explore the places that inspired the world’s greatest stories. In this video we highlight twenty must-see destinations for literature lovers — from charming towns tied to classic novels to iconic libraries and literary landmarks steeped in author history. Wander the moors of Haworth where the Brontë sisters wrote their timeless tales, stroll through Verona made famous by Shakespeare’s tragic lovers, or explore Ashdown Forest and see the real-world inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood. Discover Paris’s legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore where generations of writers gathered, visit Walden Pond in Massachusetts to reflect like Thoreau, or step into the birthplace of magical realism in Aracataca, Colombia. Other unforgettable stops include Edinburgh’s UNESCO City of Literature, Bath for Jane Austen fans, the Gutenberg roots of Mainz, the classic Trinity College Library in Dublin, and the bustling book town of Jimbōchō in Tokyo. These travels bring stories to life for every reader and traveler alike.
