Your Guide to Family Travel and Bookish Adventures
Welcome to Flying Off the Bookshelf —a travel blog for bookworms. We’re here for families and book-lovers ready to explore the world!
This is the spot for you whether you are tackling a big family adventure, planning your next theme park vacation, or just looking to escape to a new place with a great book.
I’ve got travel tips, itineraries, and book lists ready to inspire you and help you plan your next adventure!
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About Flying Off the Bookshelf
Hi! I’m Erin! And welcome to Flying Off the Bookshelf — a travel blog for bookworms.
This is where books and travel come together to inspire your next adventure.
I’ve always believed that stories have the power to change our lives—whether that’s through the pages of a book or on a real-life adventure. This blog is all about blending those two worlds, from planning epic vacations to discovering destinations through great books.
Over the years, I’ve helped fellow travelers and book lovers plan unforgettable trips, find the perfect travel reads, and make the most of their travel adventures. And I’m excited to share it all with you here!
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How to Spend a Charming Weekend in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania: What To Do, Where to Stay, and What to Eat
If you’re looking for a charming small town for a weekend getaway, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania is the perfect spot! Gerrit and I spent a weekend here and fell in love with the beautiful outdoor spaces, the historic buildings that line the streets, and the fantastic food and drinks. So, here’s a guide to what to do…
Planning a Disney Cruise: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Are you planning a Disney Cruise for the first time? It may seem overwhelming, but I promise it doesn’t have to be! And I’m going to walk you through a step-by-step process for planning your cruise here! Compared to planning a trip to Disney World, planning a Disney Cruise is a piece of cake. But…
What You Need to Know About ETIAS (New Europe Travel Requirement)
If you are planning a trip to Europe, then you need to know about the new ETIAS requirements that are coming in 2026. It was previously announced that ETIAS would begin in 2025, but it has now been pushed to the last quarter of 2026. This requirement will apply to visa-free travelers entering Europe, and…
We Took The Kualoa Ranch Jurassic Adventure Tour. Here’s What to Expect.
Ready to check out incredible Hawaiian mountains while seeing scenes from some of your favorite movies? Then a visit to Kualoa Ranch on the island of O’ahu is a must-do for your Hawaii trip! During our O’ahu stay, we visited Kualoa Ranch on our first day of the trip. And we loved it so much!…