Let’s go on an adventure.
Welcome to Flying Off the Bookshelf —a travel blog for bookworms. I travel the world through books and in real life. Join me on my adventures!
Here you’ll find travel tips on everywhere from Europe to Disney World to my own Alabama backyard. PLUS we have book recommendations for destinations all over the world — whether you are planning a trip or just want to experience some armchair travel!
Latest from the Blog
35 Books Set in + About Chicago
Planning a trip to the Windy City? Here are some great books about Chicago you can read before you go! There’s something for everyone here: literary fiction, dysfunctional family stories, memoirs, and even books for kids and YA audiences. Planning a trip to Chicago? Check out this Chicago itinerary! Fiction Set in Chicago The Great…
Hi! I’m Erin!
Welcome to Flying Off the Bookshelf — a blog all about books and travel!
I’m a mom, wife, and peanut butter addict. I live in North Alabama, and I love my home. But I also love to get out and explore!
Whether I’m traveling to Europe, visiting Disney, or just exploring the world through a good book, I love a good adventure!
12 Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoints: The Best Spots to See the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco (+ map!)
One of the most popular things to do in San Francisco, is of course to see the famous Golden Gate Bridge! But when you’re in the middle of the city, you won’t necessarily be able to see it. Here are the best spots in and around San Francisco get a great view of the Golden…
How To Use Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass at Disney World (2025)
Want to cut down the amount of time you wait in line at Disney World? Then you’ll want to understand how to use Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass at Disney World! Disney introduced this new system for “line skipping” in July 2024. It replaced the Genie+ system (which had been a…
My 2024 Reading Year + 10 Favorite Books
Every year I have a goal: spend more time reading. Because it doesn’t ever feel like I spend enough on a consistent basis. In general, I try to read for an hour a day: 20 minutes in the morning before I start work, 20 minutes in the afternoon once I wrap up work, and 20…