A Literary Travel Blog
Welcome to Our World is a Book, a digital sanctuary designed for those who believe that every destination has a story to tell and every story is a place waiting to be explored. We bridge the gap between the physical map and the written word, curated for the traveller who never leaves home without a paperback and the reader who dreams of distant horizons.
Our journey is organised into four distinct chapters:
Travel Articles:
Immerse yourself in narrative-driven guides and evocative essays that capture the soul of a destination through a literary lens.
A Family Literary Tour of Dublin
Have fun discovering literary treasures for children in Dublin, a…
Exploring Dubrovnik through Literature
A feature article detailing a view of Dubrovnik, the Medieval…
Stratford-upon-Avon: To See, or not to See?
There is perhaps no other destination on earth that is…
9 of the World’s Best Independent Bookshops
Wherever I travel to, whatever the reason I find myself…
UNESCO Cities of Literature:
Walk the streets that shaped the world’s greatest narratives. From the historic wynds of Edinburgh to the vibrant cafes of Melbourne, we explore the global hubs recognised for their rich heritage.
Dublin’s Literary Attractions
Designated UNESCO City of Literature in 2010. For its size,…
Edinburgh’s Literary Attractions
Designated UNESCO City of Literature in 2004. Charles Dickens held…
Nottingham’s Literary Attractions
Designated UNESCO City of Literature in 2015. Nottingham is a…
Manchester’s Literary Attractions
Designated UNESCO City of Literature in 2017. Manchester's literary scene…
Authors:
Step into the lives of the masters. We visit the homes, haunts, and hideaways that inspired iconic writers, bringing their history to life.
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Edinburgh
Robert Louis Stevenson (RLS) was a Scottish writer, poet and…
Elizabeth Gaskell’s Manchester
Who was Elizabeth Gaskell? Elizabeth Gaskell was a London-born Victorian…
Agatha Christie’s Torquay
Agatha Christie's Literary Tour of TorquayWho was Agatha Christie?Early LifeCareerFamilyDeathAgatha…
Literary Hotels:
Discover where to rest your head among the shelves. From historic libraries turned lodgings to modern boutiques themed after classic novels, we find the world’s most bookish stays.
5 of New York’s Best Literary Hotels
These five New York hotels each have their own story…
Wilde Aparthotels Manchester, St. Peter’s Square
In 2018, Aparthotel operator Staycity launched its premium, design-led brand,…
Is your story waiting to be told?
From historic libraries and hidden bookshops to landscapes that inspired the greats—we love uncovering the world’s most literary corners. If you represent a place of literary interest and would like to be featured on Our World is a Book, we’d love to hear from you.