by Karen Warren | Last updated Jan 25, 2019 | Books, Spain
I always find I get more out of my travels if I read about a place before I visit and, when it comes to Spain, there is no shortage of books to choose from. Here is my personal selection of books to read before you visit Spain. And, if you’re travelling with the...
by Karen Warren | Last updated Sep 6, 2018 | Books
Now that the summer holidays are over, are you yearning for the next trip? Are you planning a “staycation” next time round? Or are you just looking for ways of making the most of your free time? Whatever your plans, a “microadventure” might be just what you need....
by Karen Warren | Last updated Jul 14, 2018 | Books, Italy
Italy is a major destination for British and American tourists, and there is no shortage of books for the curious traveller. So my problem in compiling this post was not what to put in, but what to leave out. The choice that follows is just a small selection of books...
by Karen Warren | Last updated Jun 1, 2018 | Books, Italy
It is no secret that I love Italy. In fact, I used to have a separate blog for my Italian travels, which I called Bewitched by Italy. So I was very happy to get a new title from Lonely Planet: Experience Italy. It could have been written just for me… Experience Italy:...
by Karen Warren | Last updated Apr 20, 2018 | Books
You can always rely on Lonely Planet’s recipe books to come up with an eclectic mixture of the familiar and the exotic, an individual selection of dishes from every continent. The latest title – The World’s Best Bowl Food – is no exception. It includes 100 recipes,...
by Karen Warren | Last updated Feb 15, 2018 | Books
You can always rely upon Lonely Planet publications to show you something new. Something unexpected, challenging, or just plain quirky. And their recent title – Culture Trails – is no exception. About Lonely Planet Culture Trails Culture Trails features self-guided...
