bookshops Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:19:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png bookshops Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 5 Reasons to Visit Bookstores in Each New City You Visit https://travelerdreams.com/5-reasons-to-visit-bookstores-in-each-new-city-you-visit/ Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:01:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=18739 Bookstores are one of the most underrated tourist attractions on the market, but you should consider putting them on your bucket list. Even if you’re not a passionate bookworm, you’ll find something inside them worth exploring, and you should give them a visit for more reasons than one. Book Cafés Bookstores often come with their […]

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Bookstores are one of the most underrated tourist attractions on the market, but you should consider putting them on your bucket list. Even if you’re not a passionate bookworm, you’ll find something inside them worth exploring, and you should give them a visit for more reasons than one.

Book Cafés

Bookstores often come with their own tiny café and that makes them a great place to sit back and relax with a cup of coffee and a good book after a long day of sightseeing.

Amazing Architecture

Some of the world’s most beautiful bookstores are worth the visit for their architecture alone. They tend to be located inside stunting historic buildings that look truly impressive inside and out.

Local Culture

Bookstores will do a great job exposing you to local culture. In addition to selling books in the local language, they also often host events, from reading nights and book clubs to art exhibitions and mini-concerts.

Book Collection

A visit to a bookstore in a foreign country allows you to enrich your book collection with new titles that you couldn’t have found at home.

Great Souvenir

Even if you don’t intend to buy any books for yourself, bookstores are a great place to find souvenirs for your loved ones who enjoy reading.

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Unique Shops in Phoenix, Arizona https://travelerdreams.com/unique-shops-in-phoenix-arizona/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:58:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=9820 America is known for its big malls and crowded department stores. But for those of you who like something a bit different, we found some really great small and boutique options for your next visit to Phoenix. Frances Boutique This unique store offers all kinds of accessories, clothes, and gifts for women—all made by local […]

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America is known for its big malls and crowded department stores. But for those of you who like something a bit different, we found some really great small and boutique options for your next visit to Phoenix.

Frances Boutique

This unique store offers all kinds of accessories, clothes, and gifts for women—all made by local producers and artists. This is the best place to find something nice that will make your close ones happy.

Address: 10 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Opening hours: Every day from 10am to 6pm

Cosanti Bell Foundry

This place is dedicated to the well-known creation of the Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri, who was also the inventor of the Soleri bells. There is more than just a shop, and you are welcome to visit his original studio as well as buying bells and jewelry.

Address: 6433 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ
Opening hours: Every day from 9am to 5pm

Changing Hands Bookstore

If you want to mix up with the locals, this is the place for you. Here you can sell old books or buy second-hand ones. The large collection includes fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, and comic books. This is also a gathering place for people to enjoy a cup of coffee or a cold beer while discussing literature.

Address: 300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Opening hours: Every day from 10am to 7pm

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Oxford is a Place Every Book Lover Should Visit https://travelerdreams.com/oxford-is-a-place-every-book-lover-should-visit/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:40:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=6734 The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the UK. Established in the 12th century, it’s still the place around which the whole city revolves. Throughout history, Oxford has been a place many scholars came to looking for inspiration and knowledge. Many authors like Oscar Wilde and Lewis Carroll wrote their iconic works while […]

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The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the UK. Established in the 12th century, it’s still the place around which the whole city revolves. Throughout history, Oxford has been a place many scholars came to looking for inspiration and knowledge. Many authors like Oscar Wilde and Lewis Carroll wrote their iconic works while staying in the city. And if you’re a book lover, you’ll fall in love with it in no time. There’s no other city like it in the world.

We recommend you start with one of the most famous bookstores in the city, Blackwell. It was established in 1879 and it’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Once you’re inside, you’ll find yourself in the largest book-selling room in the world, Norrington Room. Chances are you can find pretty much any book here, no matter how old or new it is.

Your next stop can be The Last Bookshop, one of many quirky bookstores that’s located just outside of the city center. It’s great if you like second-hand bargains and hidden gems.

When you get tired, stop by one of the numerous literary pubs in Oxford—they all have stories related to the world of literature. 

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This Old Street in London Hides Numerous Old Bookshops https://travelerdreams.com/this-old-street-in-london-hides-numerous-old-bookshops/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:45:55 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=4119 Hidden from the rest of the world, Cecil Court is a pedestrian-only street located in central London, where every book lover can have a heavenly day. The street connects Charing Cross Road and St. Martin’s Lane, and it’s also been known as the new Booksellers’ Row for the past 90 years. The Cecil Court is […]

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Hidden from the rest of the world, Cecil Court is a pedestrian-only street located in central London, where every book lover can have a heavenly day. The street connects Charing Cross Road and St. Martin’s Lane, and it’s also been known as the new Booksellers’ Row for the past 90 years.

The Cecil Court is believed to have inspired J.K. Rowling to create the famous Diagon Alley in her Harry Potter world. The street dates back to the 17th century and is home to around 20 second-hand and antique bookshops. The shopfronts look the same as they did a century ago, with original hanging signs that announce the rare and interesting books and other items sold in the shops. This is the place where you can find first editions, vintage children’s books, old theater posters, old maps, and many more.

This street was a temporary home to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was touring in Europe, and some even say this was where Mozart composed his first symphony. All we know is you shouldn’t miss this magical street if you’re ever nearby.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> bookshops Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:19:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png bookshops Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 5 Reasons to Visit Bookstores in Each New City You Visit https://travelerdreams.com/5-reasons-to-visit-bookstores-in-each-new-city-you-visit/ Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:01:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=18739 Bookstores are one of the most underrated tourist attractions on the market, but you should consider putting them on your bucket list. Even if you’re not a passionate bookworm, you’ll find something inside them worth exploring, and you should give them a visit for more reasons than one. Book Cafés Bookstores often come with their […]

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Bookstores are one of the most underrated tourist attractions on the market, but you should consider putting them on your bucket list. Even if you’re not a passionate bookworm, you’ll find something inside them worth exploring, and you should give them a visit for more reasons than one.

Book Cafés

Bookstores often come with their own tiny café and that makes them a great place to sit back and relax with a cup of coffee and a good book after a long day of sightseeing.

Amazing Architecture

Some of the world’s most beautiful bookstores are worth the visit for their architecture alone. They tend to be located inside stunting historic buildings that look truly impressive inside and out.

Local Culture

Bookstores will do a great job exposing you to local culture. In addition to selling books in the local language, they also often host events, from reading nights and book clubs to art exhibitions and mini-concerts.

Book Collection

A visit to a bookstore in a foreign country allows you to enrich your book collection with new titles that you couldn’t have found at home.

Great Souvenir

Even if you don’t intend to buy any books for yourself, bookstores are a great place to find souvenirs for your loved ones who enjoy reading.

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Unique Shops in Phoenix, Arizona https://travelerdreams.com/unique-shops-in-phoenix-arizona/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:58:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=9820 America is known for its big malls and crowded department stores. But for those of you who like something a bit different, we found some really great small and boutique options for your next visit to Phoenix. Frances Boutique This unique store offers all kinds of accessories, clothes, and gifts for women—all made by local […]

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America is known for its big malls and crowded department stores. But for those of you who like something a bit different, we found some really great small and boutique options for your next visit to Phoenix.

Frances Boutique

This unique store offers all kinds of accessories, clothes, and gifts for women—all made by local producers and artists. This is the best place to find something nice that will make your close ones happy.

Address: 10 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Opening hours: Every day from 10am to 6pm

Cosanti Bell Foundry

This place is dedicated to the well-known creation of the Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri, who was also the inventor of the Soleri bells. There is more than just a shop, and you are welcome to visit his original studio as well as buying bells and jewelry.

Address: 6433 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ
Opening hours: Every day from 9am to 5pm

Changing Hands Bookstore

If you want to mix up with the locals, this is the place for you. Here you can sell old books or buy second-hand ones. The large collection includes fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, and comic books. This is also a gathering place for people to enjoy a cup of coffee or a cold beer while discussing literature.

Address: 300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Opening hours: Every day from 10am to 7pm

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Oxford is a Place Every Book Lover Should Visit https://travelerdreams.com/oxford-is-a-place-every-book-lover-should-visit/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:40:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=6734 The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the UK. Established in the 12th century, it’s still the place around which the whole city revolves. Throughout history, Oxford has been a place many scholars came to looking for inspiration and knowledge. Many authors like Oscar Wilde and Lewis Carroll wrote their iconic works while […]

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The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the UK. Established in the 12th century, it’s still the place around which the whole city revolves. Throughout history, Oxford has been a place many scholars came to looking for inspiration and knowledge. Many authors like Oscar Wilde and Lewis Carroll wrote their iconic works while staying in the city. And if you’re a book lover, you’ll fall in love with it in no time. There’s no other city like it in the world.

We recommend you start with one of the most famous bookstores in the city, Blackwell. It was established in 1879 and it’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Once you’re inside, you’ll find yourself in the largest book-selling room in the world, Norrington Room. Chances are you can find pretty much any book here, no matter how old or new it is.

Your next stop can be The Last Bookshop, one of many quirky bookstores that’s located just outside of the city center. It’s great if you like second-hand bargains and hidden gems.

When you get tired, stop by one of the numerous literary pubs in Oxford—they all have stories related to the world of literature. 

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This Old Street in London Hides Numerous Old Bookshops https://travelerdreams.com/this-old-street-in-london-hides-numerous-old-bookshops/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:45:55 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=4119 Hidden from the rest of the world, Cecil Court is a pedestrian-only street located in central London, where every book lover can have a heavenly day. The street connects Charing Cross Road and St. Martin’s Lane, and it’s also been known as the new Booksellers’ Row for the past 90 years. The Cecil Court is […]

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Hidden from the rest of the world, Cecil Court is a pedestrian-only street located in central London, where every book lover can have a heavenly day. The street connects Charing Cross Road and St. Martin’s Lane, and it’s also been known as the new Booksellers’ Row for the past 90 years.

The Cecil Court is believed to have inspired J.K. Rowling to create the famous Diagon Alley in her Harry Potter world. The street dates back to the 17th century and is home to around 20 second-hand and antique bookshops. The shopfronts look the same as they did a century ago, with original hanging signs that announce the rare and interesting books and other items sold in the shops. This is the place where you can find first editions, vintage children’s books, old theater posters, old maps, and many more.

This street was a temporary home to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was touring in Europe, and some even say this was where Mozart composed his first symphony. All we know is you shouldn’t miss this magical street if you’re ever nearby.

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