Alyssa Hollingsworth

9 Insider Tips for Visiting Bath, England

While earning my master’s degree at Bath Spa University, I had the amazing opportunity to live in one of my favorite cities in the world: Bath, England. I had visited twice before as a tourist, but for that year I made it my home.

Top Literature Spots in England

I don’t know about you, but one of the things that initially drew me to England was the wealth of British literature. My entire first trip could have been dubbed “The Jane Austen Quest”

Best Bookish Places in London

London is a city teeming with literary history, which means that it’s also teeming with books. From the old to the new to the watery, these are a few of my favorite bookish places to explore in London.

Essential Barcelona for a Quick Trip

While I was studying abroad in England, one of my friends invited me to join her on a weekend trip to Barcelona, where (rumor had it) the sun still shined. I decided to come along at the absolute last minute.