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Hi, I’m Julia!

Welcome to Bookish Wayfarer,

A travel, lifestyle, & book blog featuring trip itineraries, book recommendations, travel tips, clothing reviews, & everything in between.

About Me

The author sitting on a grey sofa with a book in hand

A church in front of mountains in Iceland

I’m a wanderlusting bibliophile who grew up in a small New Hampshire town and now lives in the not-so-small city of Boston. An introvert at heart, I find just as much enjoyment curling up on my sofa with a good book and a cup of tea as I do trotting the globe.

I created Bookish Wayfarer to share my love of books and travel, as well as my thoughts on more home-centric, lifestyle-related topics.

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October 13, 2026

A 4-Day Guide to Tallinn, Estonia: What to See, Do, & Eat

October 13, 2026

Heading to Tallinn? This 4-day guide (based on my own experience) goes over what to see and where to eat + stay in the Estonian capital.

October 13, 2026

July 24, 2026

Review: Of Fairytales and Magic by Emma Hamm

July 24, 2026

The thrilling conclusion to the Of Goblin Kings series.

July 24, 2026

July 1, 2026

Arden Cove Crissy Full Crossbody Review: A Stylish Anti-Theft Travel Purse

July 1, 2026

An honest review of Arden Cove’s Crissy Full Crossbody purse. If you’re looking for an anti-theft travel purse that is stylish, stop scrolling and read this review.

July 1, 2026

June 12, 2026

A Local’s Guide to Boston: Where to Stay, How to Get Around, and Other Helpful Tips

June 12, 2026

Traveling to Boston soon, be it for a day trip or week-long vacation? Get the lowdown on the city, including when to visit and how to get around, from a local.

June 12, 2026

April 26, 2026

Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Who Love to Cook

April 26, 2026

Scratching your head about what to give your mom (or mother of your children) for Mother’s Day? If they love to cook, then this is the gift guide for you!

April 26, 2026

March 30, 2026

Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry: Complete Guide + My Personal Experience

March 30, 2026

From booking tickets to checking in to boarding, learn all about how to travel by ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn. I’ll also talk about my experience aboard Eckerö Line’s route ferry, the M/S Finlandia.

March 30, 2026

March 13, 2026

What to Pack for Chicago in Winter: My Carry-On Packing List for a Long Weekend

March 13, 2026

Planning a long-weekend getaway to Chicago in the wintertime and unsure what to pack? I’ve got you covered with this carry-on packing guide.

March 13, 2026

February 27, 2026

Review: This Safe Darkness by Alexis Maragold

February 27, 2026

A dystopian fantasy with romance and a deadly televised game.

February 27, 2026

February 13, 2026

Homemade Valentine’s Day Gifts: 10 Thoughtful DIY Ideas

February 13, 2026

Unsure what to give your better half this Valentine’s Day? In this guide, I’ll suggest 10 lovely and unique. handmade gifts

February 13, 2026

January 23, 2026

Review: The Society by Karen Winn

January 23, 2026

A mystery thriller set in a notorious secret society.

January 23, 2026

December 31, 2025

My Favorite Reads of 2025

December 31, 2025

My top reads of 2025.

December 31, 2025

December 19, 2025

Review: Snowed In by Catherine Walsh

December 19, 2025

Get into the holiday spirit with this cozy romcom about two people from the same small town who agree to fake a relationship to make Christmas with their families more bearable.

December 19, 2025

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December 31, 2025

My Favorite Reads of 2025

December 31, 2025

My top reads of 2025.

December 31, 2025

December 12, 2025

Christmas Historical Romances: 6 Books to Warm Your Winter Nights

December 12, 2025

Get cozy and feel the holiday cheer with these six Christmas historical romance novels.

December 12, 2025

April 4, 2025

Swoon-Worthy Fantasy Romance: 20 Romantasy Reads to Obsess Over

April 4, 2025

So, you’ve heard about the romantasy genre but aren’t sure where to start? Here are my 20 fantasy romance recommendations.

April 4, 2025

January 10, 2025

My Favorite Reads of 2024

January 10, 2025

My top four books from 2024.

January 10, 2025

October 11, 2024

No Waiting Required: 5 Completed Fantasy Trilogies to Dive Into

October 11, 2024

Tired of finishing books only to discover that they are the first installment in an unfinished series? If so, then check out these 5 completed fantasy trilogies!

October 11, 2024

August 30, 2024

Enemies to Lovers: 5 Fantasy Romance Books You Can’t Miss

August 30, 2024

Is it just me, or does the enemies-to-lovers trope hit differently in fantasy romance books? Here are 5 fantasy romances featuring enemies who become lovers.

August 30, 2024