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The Armchair Itinerary: Books by Continent
Explore the world through stories, with curated book picks from every continent.
🌍 Europe
🇮🇪 A heartwarming YA story of sibling bonding and healing, set against a music-filled road trip through Ireland.
🇫🇷 France – A poetic, emotional journey down the Seine via a floating bookshop.
🇮🇹 Italy – A time-slip mother-daughter story set on the Amalfi Coast.
🇬🇧 UK – Charming and heartfelt, mostly London-based with quirky character energy.
🇪🇪 Baltic-inspired fairytale – Ballet, magic, and Nutcracker vibes in a frozen kingdom.
🇬🇷 Greece – A romantic escape filled with island-hopping and Aegean sunsets.
🌍 North America
🇺🇸 USA – Best friends and frequent travelers revisit past trips and hidden feelings.
🇨🇦 Canada – A classic coming-of-age story set on picturesque Prince Edward Island.
🇺🇸 Alaska – Romance between a grumpy local and an eager tourist in a small town.
A second-chance romance unfolding at a dreamy Canadian lakeside resort.
Enemies-to-lovers hijinks on a fake honeymoon in sunny Hawaii.
Twin sisters swap homes between the US and Canada, leading to cozy small-town charm and romance.
🌍 South America
🇧🇷- A richly told tale of two girls—one wealthy, one a servant—bound by music, ambition, and longing in 1930s Brazil.
🇨🇴 An epic story of unrequited love and devotion, set in a vibrant, fictionalized Caribbean town in Colombia.
🇪🇨 When their matriarch dies, a family must travel from the U.S. back to her mystical hometown in Ecuador—unraveling secrets and inherited magic.
🇵🇪 A teenage boy journeys to the Peruvian Amazon on an expedition that uncovers hidden tribes, jungle spirits, and ancient mysteries.
🇧🇴 Set in La Paz, this gritty, fast-paced story follows a man whose dream of leaving the country leads him into dangerous territory.
🇦🇷 A haunting supernatural saga spanning Buenos Aires and rural Argentina, entwining grief, dictatorship, and secret occult societies.
🌍 Asia
🇯🇵 Japan – A heartwarming journey of a cat and his owner across Japan.
🇨🇳 China – Culture, family, and tradition meet across borders and generations.
🇮🇳 India – A sweeping tale of crime, redemption, and unexpected adventure in Mumbai.
🇹🇼 Taiwan – A summer of rebellion, culture shock, and young romance.
🇸🇬 Singapore – Glitz, gossip, and travel-worthy luxury in Southeast Asia.
🇯🇵 Japan – A modern princess story with royal drama and cherry blossoms.
🌍 Africa
🇰🇪 Kenya – A memoir of colonial-era life and landscapes, poetic and nostalgic.
🇿🇦 South Africa – A heartwarming true story of rescuing rogue elephants.
🇳🇬 Nigeria/USA – A deeply personal tale of identity, migration, and cultural contrast.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia – A powerful novel set during the Ethiopian Revolution.
🇮🇷 Iran (Middle East/North Africa overlap) – Moving generational story through political upheaval.
🇧🇼 Botswana – A collection of folktales full of wit, wisdom, and wonder.
🌍 Oceania
🇦🇺 Australia – A tender story of healing, books, and second chances in rural Australia.
🇦🇺 Australia – Secrets, suburbia, and suspense near Sydney’s beachside.
🇦🇺 Australia – A moral dilemma unfolds on a remote island lighthouse.
🇦🇺 Australia – A quirky, endearing romance with travel and self-discovery.
🇦🇺 Australia – Hilarious and informative travel memoir through the Outback and beyond.
🇳🇿 New Zealand – A moving multigenerational novel exploring Māori and Moriori heritage.