Culture + Design Books Find Your Next Read Thanks to This Website That Matches Books and Destinations Daydreaming about a destination? This site will help you find the perfect book to satisfy your wanderlust. By Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Skye Sherman is a freelance travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida, a (rare) fourth-generation Floridian. After completing an internship at Palm Beach Illustrated and graduating from college in 2016, she dove into travel writing, testing the waters by growing her own blog and Instagram. Upon embarking on a six-month trip around the world as a digital nomad — and eventually diving into freelance writing full-time — she began writing for major publications, soon seeing her byline in USA Today, Atlas Obscura, Matador Network, The Epoch Times, and various other print and digital publications. Skye began writing for Travel + Leisure in 2018 (her first assignment was to break the news about Florida's Brightline train between Miami and Orlando and was due back the same day). She has written for a wide variety of print and digital publications, penning everything from cover stories on up-and-coming actresses to travelogues of cross-country train rides to the Palm Beaches' 30 Under 30 to breaking news. Before pursuing travel writing, she worked as the influencer marketing manager at Monq, a wellness company. She has also edited a handful of independently published books. Aside from traveling, she's also a private pilot, scuba diver, and self-proclaimed bookworm. She has visited 45 countries so far and hopes to visit all 195 during her lifetime. When she's not writing, she's probably watching a documentary or laying in the sunshine reading a thriller. * 10+ years of experience working as an editor * 5+ years of experience working as a freelance writer covering travel and lifestyle topics * 5+ years of experience in SEO and content strategy * Former contributing editor at Palm Beach Illustrated (print) * Essay accepted for presentation at Sigma Tau Delta 2015 Convention * Named Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges in 2014 * Ongoing supporter of Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County * Received a bachelor's degree in English from Palm Beach Atlantic University, with a minor in psychology Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on August 21, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email The pandemic has forced most us to find other ways to satisfy our wanderlust, but fortunately, our minds can travel even as our feet stay put. It’s no secret that books open up new worlds, but what if you could search for a page-turning read set specifically in whatever far-flung place you’re dreaming about? Head to TripFiction.com to do exactly that. The website matches books and locations: Search any destination in the TripFiction database and find a list of novels set there. Had to postpone your bucket-list trip to Bali? You’ll find recommendations like "Eat Pray Love," sure, but also gems like "Earth Dance" and "Island Secrets." Missing that yearly jaunt to Bermuda? Crack open a copy of "Black Moonlight." Daydreaming of the Algarve? Satiate your longing with "300 Days of Sun." Curious about North Korea? You won’t be able to put down "Star of the North." Getty Images Search for books set in Africa, and you’ll find authors like Chigozie Obioma and Ngugi wa Thiong’o; type in New York City, and you’ll find classics like "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" and "The Bell Jar" — you can even narrow your search by borough, from the Bronx to Queens. Best of all, TripFiction helps you hop from place and time. In addition to details like genre, author, and location, the site lists the era in which the book is set, whether that’s 1920s Paris or Mars in the year 2196. So, whether you’re wishing you could explore new places and revisit old favorites, seeking relevant books to read on your next adventure for an even more immersive travel experience, or wanting to learn about far-flung places you’ve dreamed of visiting, TripFiction makes it easy to transport yourself with a literary journey that’s a suitable stand-in. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit