For the literary-obsessed, there are few places in the world where you can come into close proximity with literary legends, a veritable time capsule - where else can you sit at the café tables where Hemingway held forth, walk the tree-lined avenues that Victor Hugo strolled, or even sleep in the hotel where Oscar Wilde spent his final years? Few other cities come close.  Even just a few days in Paris with afford you the opportunity to explore some of our favorite literary spots in Paris. All the locations are in an interactive map as well, which you can see here!   Where to Shop: The Abbey Bookshop, 29 Rue de la Parcheminerie   If the crowds in Shakespeare & Co become...

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  With Amazon and other cheap online retailers selling books at bargain prices, physical bookshops are a dying breed. But there is nothing more special than spending some time quietly browsing the shelves of a bookstore, discovering new authors and titles, and generally soaking up the wonderful atmosphere these special shops have. Some of the bookstores on our list have actually become tourist destinations, due to their unique locations! But if you have the chance to visit any of these beautiful stores, don’t hesitate to show your appreciation by buying a book as well - what could be a more wonderful souvenir of great holiday?   Here are some of my favourite bookstores around the world…   1…for amazing architecture...

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