We know, we know. Who comes to Amsterdam to walk from one bookshop to another when you could be hopping from coffeeshop to coffeeshop? Please. Ridiculous. But hey, stranger things have happened. Maybe the Red Light District is mysteriously closed, every coffeeshop has tragically run out of supplies, and suddenly you’re standing there… sober… wondering what to do with your life. Relax. We’ve got you covered. First things first: yes, there are big UK and US book chains in Amste

So, you’ve somehow found yourself in Antwerp. You’re not entirely sure why or how. Maybe you planned it six months ago, color-coded Google Maps and all. Maybe you woke up, grabbed a random train, and poof, Antwerp happened to you. Either way, if you’re a true book lover, your legs will develop a mind of their own and march you straight toward the city’s cutest, quirkiest, “oh-my-god-I-need-to-take-a-picture-of-this” bookshops. To get you ready here’s a giggle-worthy guide to

Wow, what a lucky charm - you’re in Russia. How did this happen in 2026? Only the stars know. You are either one of the lucky South Americans who don’t need a visa to travel to Russia, an Asian who went through a number of loopholes to get to Saint Petersburg, or a Western European who finally conquered Russia on your horse, wearing one of those fancy tricorn hats… However you got there, as a true book lover you are searching for bookstores. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered