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Literary masterpieces can ignite the wanderlust within! It's a proven fact that many destinations have become tourist hotspots after being immortalized in the works of literary giants.
* The majestic and surreal landscapes of Roraima Mountain Range nestled between Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana were brought to life by Arthur Conan Doyle as the habitat of prehistoric creatures in his novel The Lost World, published in 1912.
This inspiration stemmed from the explorations of Roraima by adventurers in the late 19th century.
According to local folklore, Roraima Mountain takes on the characteristic shape of the Guiana Highlands, known as the “home of the gods,” with towering cliffs rising 1,000 meters and vast grasslands sprawling at its base.
Since the 1980s, this region has become a haven for adventure tourism due to its unique environment and relatively accessible conditions.
In recent years, tourists have flocked to Canaima National Park in Venezuela and Roraima Mountain Park in Brazil to journey back in time to the “lost world” in vast caves, witness unique wildlife, marvel at carnivorous plants scattered throughout Roraima...
* With the masterpiece A Walk in the Woods, author Bill Bryson sparked a frenzy among travelers with the Appalachian Trail, spanning the Eastern United States from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Katahdin in Maine, covering 3,510 kilometers.
The Appalachian Trail is also an international hiking route, stretching from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Crow Head on Newfoundland Island, Canada.
It is predicted that Appalachian Trail tourism will boom when A Walk in the Woods is adapted into a film in 2015, starring Robert Redford as the lead.
* The Count of Monte Cristo by literary genius Alexandre Dumas continues to inspire filmmakers and theater enthusiasts alike. The tale of Edmond Dantès' revenge has touched countless hearts.
Today, the locales featured in the aforementioned work, from the Château d'If island near the port of Marseille to various spots in Paris like Rue Jussienne, St. Sulpice Church... are always part of cultural tourism itineraries in France. Among them, the tour of “Edmond Dantès' prison cell” at the Château d'If, built in the 19th century, is always a popular choice!
On the last Sunday of every month, from April to October, in the area of Monte Cristo Road leading to Alexandre Dumas Street, you'll feel like you've stepped back into the era of Alexandre Dumas! Actors in period costumes will guide you through the fictional life of the Count of Monte Cristo...
* Inspired by the memoirs of sailor Alexander Selkirk, a Scotsman, after being discovered on Mas Atierra, a deserted island about 640km off the coast of Chile, Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe was introduced to readers in 1719.
Despite doubts about the authenticity of solitary island life, in 1966, the Chilean government still decided to rename this island Robinson Crusoe with the hope that the lush forests, vast cliffs, and the story within the famous book would pique the curiosity of tourists.
Today, Robinson Crusoe Island is the only inhabited island in the Juan Fernandez archipelago.
As a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Robinson Crusoe attracts many scientists and eco-tourists. The island's clear waters allow for diving visibility of over 20 meters.
The Robinson Crusoe spiny lobster delicacy is also something that keeps tourists from worrying about the authenticity of Robinson Crusoe's survival struggle on the island...
* Enthusiasts of the timeless works of British literary giant Shakespeare often dream of visiting Avon (Stratford-upon-Avon) in Warwickshire, approximately 150km from London, at least once in their lifetime.
Almost the entire city is dedicated to Shakespeare as the image of the literary giant appears everywhere, from souvenir shops to Shakespeare-themed hotels, even law offices!
Each year, over 4 million tourists flock to Avon to admire the 16th-century timber-framed house in the city center, where Shakespeare spent his childhood, and now half of it is the Shakespeare Museum exhibiting many original copies of the literary giant's works, or to enjoy the classic plays of Shakespeare frequently performed at the two theaters here...
According to Tuoi Tre Newspaper
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourDecember 10, 2015
