As autumn settles in, the smell of wood-burning fireplaces and the chill in the air all makes me want to curl up with a good book. Two of my greatest passions are travel and reading, and nothing excites me more than combining them both.

Check out some of these awesome literary travel destinations, from famous author birthplaces and hangouts, to tours of some well-known book settings, and start dreaming about your own literary-inspired journey!

Top 5 Literary Destinations in the World
There are many places that have inspired brilliant and famous writers, and some of these places have become sites of pilgrimage, so to say, for lovers of literature. Check out TravelGrove's Top Five list... Read more>

A Rotten Person Travels the Caribbean: Hemingway in Cuba
Hemingway fell in love with Cuba when he first went there during a 1932 fishing trip with his buddy Joe Russell, owner of Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West, Florida. From Russell's cabin cruiser Hemingway caught nineteen marlin and three sailfish and was, well, hooked... Read more>

Five Writers' Homes for Literary Vacations
If you’ve ever wanted to be inspired by the same views your favorite authors enjoyed as they created classic works of literature, you might be in luck. From Mark Twain's hometown to the stomping grounds of the Bronte sisters, here are five ways to follow your literary idols back to their roots. Read more>

Great Britain's Literary Landmarks
Even if you’ve never been to Britain, you’ve probably read about it. Visit literary England vicariously through Let's Go's tour of its most famous landmarks, from Jane Eyre's Winchester to Virginia Woolf's Isle of Skye. Read more>

Rome Angels and Demons Tour
Unravel Rome's secrets on the 'Angels and Demons' tour, inspired by the novel by Dan Brown. Participants take an incredible journey into the heart of the Eternal City to decode the secret messages of the Illuminati, one of the most influential secret societies in history. Read more>

Melbourne: UNESCO City of Literature
The city of Melbourne is recognized as Australia’s cultural center and delights in bringing literature to the people. For visitors interested in literature, there’s a steady stream of events and a range of quality bookstores to explore. Read more>

Trekking and hiking are not only great ways to see parts of the world that are otherwise inaccessible, but also a terrific way to stay in shape while exploring these incredible sights. Read some of the best articles we've found on exploring destinations like Nepal, the Caribbean, New Zealand, Chile and more by foot, all from the comfort of your armchair!

7 of the Best Trekking Destinations
Whether you are ice-climbing the glaciers of Patagonia or trekking through the Sahara Desert, trekking holidays amplify your view of a country, allowing you to see it from a wider point of view. Read more>

Five Great Hikes of Puerto Rico
When people think of a Caribbean island, beautiful palm-lined beaches are typically the first scene that comes to mind. However, the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, although containing many wonderful beaches, offers much more. Read more>

10 Best Hiking Trails in the World
From BootsnAll, here are the ten best hikes on the planet, each with a combination of scenery and special extras that make them well worth going out of your way to enjoy. Read more>

Trekking Round the World
Whether hiking through the ruins of Macchu Picchu, trekking the glaciers in Argentina or taking a quick break in a grassy field in Russia, sit back, relax and prepare to take a visual journey... Read more>

Hiking to the Base of Mount Everest
Everest sat high on the near horizon blowing its nose like a blizzard over the top of neighboring Lhotse, the eternal hurricane force winds scouring Everest from its west to east summits... Read more>

Chilean Patagonia: Wildlife Spotting in Torres del Paine
Surrounded by a natural arena of sunset-tinged and snow-capped peaks, it’s impossible to imagine a more wild and spectacular location than Lago Pehoé in southern Chile’s improbably scenic Torres del Paine National Park... Read more>

Check out these awesome articles with ideas for spring break vacations for travelers of all kinds. Spring break isn't just for college kids - take your family to Italy, build houses in South America, learn to surf in Hawaii... there's something for everyone!

Best of Tripfilms: On Spring Break
You don't have to be a co-ed to enjoy the rest, relaxation and partying that Spring Break trips have to offer. We've rounded up the best Spring Break destinations around the world to help you find the best spot for your next adventure. Read more>

Alternative Spring Break: Building Houses in Uruguay
As many college students took their spring break to head off to popular beach destinations, a group of 30 students chose instead to travel to Montevideo, Uruguay, and construct emergency houses for the poor. Read more>

Hotels By City's Top Ten Spring Break Destinations
This is the definitive student spring break list: from Lake Havasu to South Padre Island and everything in between, check out HotelsByCity's report on the top 10 absolute hottest spots for spring break fun...Read more>

Lonely Planet's Five Family Spring Break Ideas from Ciao Bambino
From the Amalfi Coast to Placencia, Brazil, these alternative spring break ideas are all great bets for an exciting and adventurous family vacation. Read more>

Top Spring Break Cruises for 2011
CruiseCompete makes it easy to find the perfect cruise getaway for your spring break: they've gathered all cruise specials that sail over Spring Break, ordered by sail date. Read more>

Spring Break Trips from Infohub
Experience the ultimate balance between relaxation and adventure! Study a language, learn to surf, go on a safari tour, or catch the big one on your own chartered yacht...Read more>

With some awesome extreme travel movies on the big screen lately, including Sanctum and 127 Hours, we've been thinking about our favorite extreme travel spots around the world. From shark-cage diving in South Africa to the Mount Everest Marathon in Nepal, check out some of these amazing adventures to inspire even the most cautious armchair travelers.

TravelGrove's Best Extreme Sports Holidays
While some of us like to spend our holidays relaxing on a beach or discovering cultures and peoples, for others a holiday is an excellent opportunity to pump up their adrenaline levels to insane quotas. Read more>

BootsnAll's 14 Extreme Travel Activities To Get Your Heart Pumping
Traveling is often about pushing yourself to your limits and living a little dangerously, which is why backpackers are increasingly challenging themselves to face their fears, break records, challenge their fitness and seek some thrills. Read more>

Let's Go: Tourism On The Edge
As a budget traveler, you’re probably equipped with a heavy pack, a Let’s Go travel guide, and of course, an adventurous spirit. If you’re looking to flex some muscles other than your wallet, what better way to experience a town than trying its unique extreme tourism? Read more>

Nepal.com: The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon
Each year in May, intrepid adventurers gather at the Qomolangma (Mount Everest) Base Camp in Nepal to participate in the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon, considered by many to be the ultimate international extreme sport event. Read more>

Rough Guides' Unique Travel Ideas
Here are seven unique and extreme travel ideas from around the world - ranging from activities to eating and other just plain crazy stuff - and all of which will have your friends fascinated. Read more>

Lonely Planet's Extreme Travel Stories - Dangerous and Unexplored Places
A member of Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree posted "I would love to hear stories people have about extreme travelling - going into dangerous or unexplored places." Here are the amazing responses! Read more>