Dublin, a city steeped in literary history and rich cultural heritage, has long been a haven for writers and artists alike. From the eloquent prose of James Joyce to the poignant poetry of W.B. Yeats or the bawdy words of Brendan Brehan, the city’s streets seem to breathe life into the written word. A visit to this city is incomplete without delving into its literary tapestry, and there’s no better way to do so than by embarking on the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl.

The Marie Bed and Breakfastat 123 Cushing Street NW invites you into a living history of early Olympia life.

Today, the sidewalks of this West Central Park neighborhood in Washington's capital bustle with urban activity. Car horns honk, traffic lights blink from red to green, and pedestrians rush past on their way to work or home. But beyond the din of city noise sits the Marie, painted in bright blue Victorian colors. Walk up the lane to her door and step back in time to 1892.

Is staying in an English manor (think Downton Abbey) on your bucket list? If so, the best-kept secret is not found on the banks of the Thames but in Sedro Woolley at Willowbrook Manor, an English Tea House and Farm Stay, where owner and proprietor Terry Gifford says, "Tea is gentle and caring."