Rating: 5 star rating
Oh my gosh, you seriously have to read Artsy Rambler. I just loved this travel art tourist book. It is nothing like those boring, traditional travel guides. Instead of rushing around to snap photos of tourist traps, this couple moves to Europe for months at a time just to soak it all in. It is written by a woman named Evy and her husband, Rich, who used to be a therapist.
Evy actually got her love for travel from her mom, who always dreamed of seeing the world. Once Evy and Rich got together, they started traveling "slow." They will rent an apartment in Paris for months, buy groceries at little neighborhood markets, and just wander around with no real plans. Paris is the main focus, where they hit up cool tourist spots like the massive Centre Pompidou art museum and gorgeous Gothic cathedrals. Since they love local food, they dive into regional French cuisine and dynamic open-air markets.
They even lived near a 100 year old cheese shop on Rue Mouffetard where the shopkeepers wear white coats like scientists and let you gently squeeze the cheese.
They also take quick trips to places like Prague, Florence, and Munich, exploring historic buildings like the Art Nouveau Obecní dům. Rich even uses his psychology background to keep them calm and mindful when things get stressful. By the end, they talk about how much they learned from living this way. They compare their peaceful lifestyle to those, rushed tour groups where everyone is stressed out.
It made me realize that travel isn't about checking off a bucket list. It is about slowing down and changing how you look at the world. It is a cozy read that made me want to prepare my own itinerary, and travel somewhere.
If you would love to travel, this is definitely the read for you. I love how they tell a story, and even if you can't travel, you feel like you have been there, just by reading this book. You must check this book out, it's a great read.
Thank you, NetGalley, Books Go Social, and the authors Evy Journey and Rich Journey for the book review consideration. All opinions are my own.
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