What if you were offered an opportunity to exchange places with a more glamourous version of your life? What if you could grow to discover who you are and grow into the best version of yourself in Paris? Book-lover and bookshop owner, Sarah Smith, was given that opportunity.
This story did not immediately draw me into the book as quickly as expected, but the imaginary was beautiful. I found myself entranced with Raisin’s romantic descriptions. At times, I felt the detailed descriptions in the beginning and flashbacks were a little long, and taking a little longer to submerge into the story. However, this was a great read!
I felt the doubt, frustrations and longing that Sarah experienced. As this story unfolds, Raisin takes the reader through Sarah’s journey - the fear of finally leaving her small town; learning to become assertive with her soft nature; fighting her self doubt; finding confidence; and learning a romantic can be a realist.
I think this is what makes Sarah so likable - she is a romantic, yet practical. She takes on the Parisian way of life, but does not let her expectation turn her cynical. Instead, she welcomes new points of view, but holds true to herself. That aspect allows Paris to build upon her character, and her character to improve Paris. Well, improve and touch those lives around the little bookshop on the Seine.
~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Andrea'. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Harper Collins UK in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are honest and my own.*~
Religious and social tensions aside, the Middle East is one of the most fascinating parts of the world, with some breathtaking places. Contrary to what may be believed, it is perfectly safe to travel to certain regions such as Turkey, Jordan, United Arab Emirates and Israel.
In North America, there are 23 independent states. The largest is Canada, followed by the United States, together they occupy over 79% of that continent. The smallest is Saint Kitts and Nevis, with only two small islands in the Caribbean. The most popular North American countries are the USA, where the city of New York is considered the most attractive landmark for travellers, further followed by Mexico, Jamaica and Canada.
In Thailand you'll find beach hotels, spa resorts and luxury villas. Cambodia and Vietnam are great for exploration, track the history of the temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, with towers shaped like lotus flowers. In Laos the rice fields are camouflaged behind Vientiane’s tree-lined avenues, and Luang Prabang has numerous temples and French mansions. Further east takes you through Japan, visiting Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto, riding a Bullet Train. In China, see the Terracotta Army, Great Wall and Yangtze River. Singapore for shopping, with excess of 200 malls, enjoy afternoon tea at Raffles Hotel. In Malaysia you can travel to Kuala Lumpur or, Borneo. The there's Indonesia's beautiful Bali. Dubai's man-made islands, the Wild Wadi waterpark and the Ski Dubai. Also Abu Dhabi which is the capital of the UAE.
Western Europe has Italy's Rome including Roman ruins, Vatican, Venice and Florence. France has the south of France, the Alps and the capital, Paris. South, Spain has cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and Andalucia. Germany has Berlin and Munich, Hamburg and Heidelburg, Also the Black Forest and German Alps with castles of the Rhineland, The Netherlands and Belgium has Brussels and Amsterdam. UK has London although England numerous other cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Liverpool, Cambridge, Brighton, Oxford, Cornwall, Lake District and East Anglia. Three of the other big names UK big cities Cardiff, Edinburgh and Dublin – lie within easy striking distance of the English capital. in Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Scandinavia has Sweden, Norway and Denmark – with their main cities, Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen.
Has Greece with the city of Athens home of the Acropolis, Remains of Mycenae and the mountain-top monasteries of Meteora. Greek Islands of Crete, Corfu, Ios, Santorini and Kos. Further north of the Eastern block you have the cities of Warsaw and Krakow in Poland. Czech Republic has Prague and the Cesky Krumlov. Hungary has the capital, Budapest. Slovakia and Slovenia has their respective major cities, Bratislava and Ljubljana. Estonia (Tallinn), Latvia (Riga) and Lithuania (Vilnius). Bulgaria, has Sofia and Croatia has the stunning city of Dubrovnik. The Baltic states of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia has a thrilling nightlife scene. Romania has the capital Bucharest . Last but not least Russia has Moscow and St Petersburg.
Fair number of visitors go to South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Zanzibar, Madagascar, Bazaruto Archipelago and Timbuktu. Cabo Verde has ten islands and eight islets – with Santa Maria; on Boa Vista, Sal Rei, Santo Antão and Santiago. Fes is far less touristy than Marrakech, described as the ‘real Morocco’. Gabon a West African country on the Gulf of Guinea. The Gambia is a great destination for a winter-sun holiday. Ghana has Accra, the capital and Ho it also has the villages of Biakpa and Amedzofe Libya has Tripoli, with the Jamahiriya Museum – the rock carvings of Wadi Methkandoush, and Akakus, a mountain range known for its gorgeous red sand and extraordinary rock formations. Leptis Magna is the best preserved Roman city in North Africa. Namibia has the Etosha Pan, Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast, while the Caprivi Strip is a dramatic, 280-mile-long sliver of Namibia between Botswana on the south and Angola and Zambia. Mali has he Niger River to Timbuktu and visit Dogon villages that have remained unchanged for centuries. Between Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania, Senegal is Africa’s most westerly point.
If you are looking for fun and excitement during your next vacation, you might want to consider adding a few of these top global tourists destinations in your itinerary. Bangkok, London, Paris, Dubai, New York, Istanbul, Berlin, Barcelona, Palma, Osaka, Japan, Chengdu, China, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Seoul, Amsterdam, Milan, Taipei, Rome, Vienna, Shanghai, Lisbon, Prague and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
If you’re planning a beach getaway, an apartment, cottage, or villa here are a few great destinations to try. Cyprus – Ayia Napa and Protoras, Jamaica – Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, Turkey – Bodrum and Side, Portugal – Albufeira and Play De Luz , Spain – Costa Brava and Mallaorca, Thailand - Phuket, Krabi, Phi Phi islands, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and Koh Phangan. The paradise island of Mauritius. Cornwall really is a fantastic beach holiday destination. The Bahamas are one of the most popular luxury beach escapes. Cote d’Azur - Monte Carlo. Australia’s beaches are legendary. Brazil is famous for its breath-taking beaches. Cancun in Mexico is one of the most popular resort and villa destinations in the world. Florida the most popular family beach destination in the world.
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