Author: Amy

  • Books About Bulgaria: A Literary Journey Through History & Identity

    Books About Bulgaria: A Literary Journey Through History & Identity

    If you’re looking for books about Bulgaria, there’s a wide range of powerful stories and insightful nonfiction to explore. From novels and short stories that capture everyday life and national identity to historical works that explain Bulgaria’s past, these books offer a rich way to understand the country. Whether you’re…

  • The Best Books About Malta: Fiction, History & Culture

    The Best Books About Malta: Fiction, History & Culture

    If you’re looking to dive into Maltese history, culture, or just enjoy a gripping story set on the little Mediterranean archipelago, this list of Malta books offers a rich collection of reads. From war sagas and memoirs to contemporary fiction and graphic novels, these titles capture the unique essence of…

  • Read Around the World Challenge: Books From Every Country

    Read Around the World Challenge: Books From Every Country

    Welcome to the Read Around the World Challenge, a literary adventure designed to take you on a global journey through the pages of books. Are you a wanderlusting bookworm? A digital nomad? An armchair traveller? Or all of the above? Me too. Whether you want to understand places at a…

  • The Best Books to Read About the Vatican & the Pope

    The Best Books to Read About the Vatican & the Pope

    The Vatican—an independent city-state at the heart of Rome and the spiritual centre of the Roman Catholic Church—has long fascinated believers and non-believers alike. Now, in the Year of the Rome Jubilee and with the imminent May 7th Conclave to elect the next pope, we’re all more fascinated than ever.…

  • 6 Books About & Set in Sardinia, Italy

    6 Books About & Set in Sardinia, Italy

    Sardinia, Italy’s second-largest island, is a place of wild landscapes, ancient traditions, and a culture all its own. Unlike the mainland, Sardinia feels almost like a country within a country—one with its own language, legends, and rhythms of life. Whether you’re planning a visit or simply curious about this unique…

  • Day Trip to Pamukkale from Antalya: Is it Worth It?

    Day Trip to Pamukkale from Antalya: Is it Worth It?

    Pamukkale, called the “Cotton Castle” due to its stunning white terraces, is one of Turkey’s most unique natural wonders. However, Instagram is not always the reality. I took a day trip to Pamukkale from Antalya and although it’s beautiful, I’m not sure I would return or at least, I would…

  • A Winter Travel Guide to Mestia, Georgia

    A Winter Travel Guide to Mestia, Georgia

    Tucked away in the dramatic peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, the remote town of Mestia is one of Georgia’s best-kept winter secrets. Mestia offers a unique blend of history, adventure, and alpine beauty that feels worlds away from the usual tourist trails.

  • Traveller’s Guide to Lamproba Festival in Svaneti, Georgia

    Traveller’s Guide to Lamproba Festival in Svaneti, Georgia

    Hidden in the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains lies one of Georgia’s most mystical and ancient traditions — Lamproba Festival. Every February, the highland villages of Svaneti come alive with the warm glow of flaming torches, as locals honour their ancestors.

  • The 11 Best Bookstores in Istanbul (for Books in English)

    The 11 Best Bookstores in Istanbul (for Books in English)

    Looking for the best bookstores in Istanbul for English books? I’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a resident, a traveller, or just passing through, Istanbul is a paradise for book lovers, but finding a good English-language section in a bookshop can be challenging. Here’s a guide to the best bookstores…

  • 16 Books About Turkey (Türkiye) for Deeper Insights

    16 Books About Turkey (Türkiye) for Deeper Insights

    For those looking to explore its past, present, and literature, there is no shortage of books about Turkey, the country (or as it’s now named, Türkiye). Sitting at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, this nation has a long, complex history, and therefore a multitude of stories to tell. The…