Better Read Tours

Better Read Tours Better Read Tours offers a range of boutique writing workshops and literary tours.

There is something truly magical about retracing the steps of some of the world’s most brilliant authors. Spoil yourself with a full immersion into a specific literary and historical period, whether it be an exploration of the French Siècle des Lumières (the Age of Enlightenment) of the 19th century, Dante’s Italy, Tolstoy’s Russia or the American Southern Gothic. This unique chance to glimpse the

genesis of some of the classics of our literary Canon and gain fresh perspectives into their world, is an opportunity that comes along too rarely. Better Read Tours affords its members the chance to pay homage to these writers and their works in a unique and intimate environment.
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Join us for a unique tour that is carefully curated to include informative and insightful guided tours, unforgettable sightseeing, with local guides bringing their insider knowledge that money can't buy. Enjoy book clubs and memorable dining experiences, savouring fine cuisine in hand-picked restaurants, as part of an itinerary that is infused with local knowledge, and a perfect balance of activity and downtime.
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Our first fully escorted tour is to Paris, in April of 2018, offering an immersion into Paris's rich history and literary landscape. Your home will be in unique, individually styled accommodation where you can relax and immerse yourself in Paris in a small group escorted tour guided by the expert services of your English/French Tour Director Fabienne.

We were thrilled to host former Cotswolds writing retreat alumni Barbie Robinson - Author and Annette Holden at Better R...
12/01/2025

We were thrilled to host former Cotswolds writing retreat alumni Barbie Robinson - Author and Annette Holden at Better Read Than Dead for the launch of their beautiful book, “Molly and Maple”. The story, co-created with illustrator Sara Phemister, narrates Annette’s journey finding new perspective after losing her sight, and the help she had from her four-legged guardian angels.

So wonderful to see other Cotswolds retreat friends at the launch as well!

Our literary sojourn on the small Greek island of Hydra with Kate Forsyth is like going back in time, as we walk in the ...
10/01/2025

Our literary sojourn on the small Greek island of Hydra with Kate Forsyth is like going back in time, as we walk in the footsteps of writer Charmian Clift who lived there with her family during the 1950s and 60s capture the essence of her life.

🇬🇷 Find out more about our 2025 Greek literary tour with Kate on our website 🇬🇷 We have only a few places left! https://www.betterreadtours.com/greekliterarytour

Make 2025 your year with one of our writing retreats and literary tours. We have just a few place left for each - Greece...
04/01/2025

Make 2025 your year with one of our writing retreats and literary tours. We have just a few place left for each - Greece, Scotland, Paris - so get in touch with us today to secure your place. Links in bio 🗺️

For last year's words belong to last year's languageAnd next year's words await another voice.And to make an end is to m...
03/01/2025

For last year's words belong to last year's language
And next year's words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.
- T.S. Eliot

And we’re back for another year! Let’s make 2025 brilliant.

For last year’s words belong to last year’s languageAnd next year’s words await another voice.And to make an end is to m...
03/01/2025

For last year’s words belong to last year’s language
And next year’s words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.
- T.S. Eliot

And we’re back for another year! Let’s make 2025 brilliant. 🌏🌎🌍

Merry Christmas from the team at Better Read Tours. 📚🎄✨
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the team at Better Read Tours. 📚🎄✨

Sometimes all we need in life is a perfectly written sentence 🙌
16/12/2024

Sometimes all we need in life is a perfectly written sentence 🙌

Have you got a story to tell? Memoir Writing in Paris is a unique writing retreat designed to make you feel like a local...
12/12/2024

Have you got a story to tell? Memoir Writing in Paris is a unique writing retreat designed to make you feel like a local Parisian writer. Under the guidance of Australia's leading life-writing coach, Patti Miller, you'll learn the craft of memoir and be able to devote time to your project in the city made for, and by writers. We're taking bookings now for October 2025! Check out our website for full retreat details 🇫🇷 https://www.betterreadtours.com/memoirwriting

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 BOOKINGS OPEN 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Creative Writing in Scotland #2 with Kate Forsyth, 15-23 October 2025. Due to popular dem...
10/12/2024

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 BOOKINGS OPEN 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Creative Writing in Scotland #2 with Kate Forsyth, 15-23 October 2025. Due to popular demand we've now opened up a second retreat with Kate in Scotland for next year. The first tour sold out in just one day, so don't miss out! Reach out at [email protected] to secure your place. Full details and itinerary available on our website: https://www.betterreadtours.com/creativewritinginscotland

Scotland #2 here we come! We've been so overwhelmed with interest in our new creative writing retreat in Scotland with ...
06/12/2024

Scotland #2 here we come! We've been so overwhelmed with interest in our new creative writing retreat in Scotland with Kate Forsyth, we're happy to finally announce we're opening up a second tour running from 15-23 October 2025. Bookings will open officially from Monday, but we are securing places NOW. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to get in touch to register your place. https://www.betterreadtours.com/booking

📷 Scotland's famous teacher of highland dancing, Miss Jean Reynolds.

So much of our Greek Literary Tour with Kate Forsyth is dedicated to experiences curated around local food, wine and fla...
05/12/2024

So much of our Greek Literary Tour with Kate Forsyth is dedicated to experiences curated around local food, wine and flavours. We we even dine at a secret shephard's taverna, nestled deep in the Lefka Ori of the Skafia region!

Not a bad Friday evening, in our opinion 🫖 📚🌙
29/11/2024

Not a bad Friday evening, in our opinion 🫖 📚🌙

We can't quite believe it, but our new international retreat, Creative Writing in Scotland with Kate Forsyth, sold out i...
28/11/2024

We can't quite believe it, but our new international retreat, Creative Writing in Scotland with Kate Forsyth, sold out in just ONE DAY! Although we're over the moon so many from our community are just as excited about this tour as we are, we understand many of you are disappointed to have missed out. So, we're exploring dates for a second Scotland retreat with Kate later in October 2025. Watch this space!

Based on a true story, "Molly and Maple" is a celebration of an extraordinary woman who finds new perspective after losi...
26/11/2024

Based on a true story, "Molly and Maple" is a celebration of an extraordinary woman who finds new perspective after losing her sight, aided by the adorable Molly and Maple, her canine guardian angels. Congratulations to Creative Writing in the Cotswolds alumni Barbie Robinson and Annette Holden (along with illustrator Sara Phemister) on such a wonderfully moving book.

Join us in Greece next year with Kate Forsyth to explore the ways in which ancient myths and modern storytellers remain ...
19/11/2024

Join us in Greece next year with Kate Forsyth to explore the ways in which ancient myths and modern storytellers remain interwoven throughout this fabled land. Full tour details and brochure are available from our website; places are strictly limited and selling out fast!
https://www.betterreadtours.com/greekliterarytour

Sappho, the Greek poet from the island of Le**os, painted by Richard Westall c.1800.
15/11/2024

Sappho, the Greek poet from the island of Le**os, painted by Richard Westall c.1800.

✨Bookings are now open for Paris 2025 ✨ Imagine yourself writing in Paris, the city made for, and by writers. Presented ...
13/11/2024

✨Bookings are now open for Paris 2025 ✨ Imagine yourself writing in Paris, the city made for, and by writers. Presented by award-winning author and Australia’s leading life-writing mentor, Patti Miller, Memoir Writing in Paris is more than just a retreat or literary tour. Across ten days of exploring Paris and seven structured writing workshops, you’ll experience a deep immersion in the ideas, techniques and craft of writing memoir.

Head to our website for the full tour brochure and get in touch at [email protected] to secure your place 💌 https://www.betterreadtours.com/memoirwriting

Paris. Toujours romantique. Toujours une bonne idée.
10/11/2024

Paris. Toujours romantique. Toujours une bonne idée.

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After the sell-out success of our recent tour to Greece with Kate Forsyth we got straight down to planning 2025. Register now and be the first to be offered a place on next year’s tour when the package is finalised. Places are strictly limited - don’t miss out! https://www.betterreadtours.com/ancient-myths-kate-forsyth #GreekLiteraryTour #KateForsyth #GreekMyth #CharmianClift #Hydra #GreeceTour #Crete

In Portrait of a Lady, Henry James wrote: "There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” We tend to agree! 🫖 Today is #BritishNationalTea day, which seems perfectly timed for our Sunday arvo cuppa. #NationalTeaDay #AfternoonTea #BritishTea #HenryJames #BetterReadTours #LiteraryRituals #SundayAfternoon #SundayArvo #LiteraryLibations

We can't quite believe it, but there's only 2 months to go until we touch down in Athens, city of Athena, for our very first (sold out!) literary tour to Greece with Kate Forsyth. Conjured from our wildest dreams, we are over the moon we've been able to bring this tour to life. #AncientMyths #GreekLiteraryTour #KateForsyth #BetterReadTours #Psykhe #GreekTour #BoutiqueTravel #LiteraryTours #BookTour

For such a tiny island, Hydra boasts an impressive array of museums and galleries, a testament to its long-time appeal to painters and art collectors. Jeff Koons' sparkling sculpture of a sun spinning madly like a weathervane, originally part of his Apollo exhibition, has become an iconic feature of the island's coastline. #Hydra #GreekLiteraryTour #JeffKoons #Apollo #Koons #HydraArt #HydraTour

#ThrowbackThursday to this wonderful conversation with our travel writing mentor Walter Mason - Writer, Speaker, Mindfulness Teacher and Authorpreneurs Unleashed podcast, about how to incorporate mindful writing into our journalling practice. It's a gorgeous chat about storytelling, travelling, mindfulness and writing: https://authorpreneursunleashed.buzzsprout.com/1996877/12378347 #TravelWriting #AmJournaling #MindfulWriting #CreativeWriting #Authorpreneur #WritingCoaching #BetterReadTours #LiteraryTravel #BoutiqueTravel

We now have just ONE room left for either a single traveller or a couple/twin share on our inaugural Greek literary tour, From Ancient Myths to Modern Storytellers with Kate Forsyth in June. This is your last chance to secure a place on our journey through fabled lands with a master storyteller as your guide. Reach out to us if you have questions or want to find out more - but don't wait 🇬🇷 #GreekLiteraryTour #BetterReadTours #GreekTour #CreteTour #KateForsyth #BoutiqueTravel #Wanderlust #BookTravel

Good things are coming soon! We cannot believe it, but we're already planning new and exciting tours and retreats for 2025 and beyond. Stay tuned ✈️ #HappyFriday #LiteraryTours #BetterReadTours #WritingRetreats #ComingSoon #LiteraryTravel #WanderlustTribe #BoutiqueTravel

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