Storybook Places

Settings that inspired books and places created because they were inspired by books.

An Unexpected Honeymoon at Dalvay by the Sea, or Anne’s White Sands Hotel [A Year Early]

A free upgrade turned into an early honeymoon at Dalvay by the Sea, the hotel known as the White Sands Hotel by Anne of Green Gables fans.

February 27, 2022 by Elizabeth 2 Comments

After reading all the Misty of Chincoteague books I’m ready to plan another vacation back to Chincoteague!

October 24, 2021 by Elizabeth 5 Comments

Tour the House of the Seven Gables, made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel inspired by Salem’s Witch Trial history.

October 17, 2021 by Elizabeth 1 Comment

Did you know H. P. Lovecraft lived most of his life in Providence, R. I.? Do a DIY Lovecraft tour in Providence with these helpful tips!

Saved Hogwarts (twice!) during the Harry Potter New York VR Experiences, tried Butterbeer Ice Cream, and shopped all things Harry Potter!

While tourism is mostly at a stand-still, take this virtual DIY virtual Elizabeth Peratrovich downtown Juneau walking tour!

February 7, 2021 by Elizabeth 6 Comments

My puppy Finn takes us to locations where two dog tales took place in Juneau, Alaska. We learn the stories of Patsy Ann and Romeo the Wolf.

Although travel has been postponed, here’s how I would have had a Harry Potter themed day in London, had I visited this September.

If you’re interested in taking a River Cruise in Mynamar on the Irrawaddy River, check out Paukan Cruises’ Irrawaddy Explorer.

This is vlog #2 of the Myanmar Irrawaddy River cruise with travel vloggers Kara and Nate. Discover locations related to the book The Glass Palace.