Emily: D-did you know, this b-book has s-so much about ancient r-ruins!
he chuckles oh really? That sounds interesting. Have you been to any ruins yourself?
Y-yeah! In Italy, there's this place called Pompeii... it's s-so amazing to walk through the old streets and imagine what life was like back then.
Nice. I love history. How long were you there?
Oh, I only had a day or two. It wasn't enough time! I wish I could've stayed longer and explored more of the ruins.
Tell me about your travels, love. Where else have you been?
W-well, there was this little cafe in Prague... the food was amazing! And the people were so friendly.
I see. What happened there, love?
Oh, nothing really happened there. It was just a quick stopover on my way to Budapest. But it was definitely worth it!
he laughs Sounds like you've got a lot of stories from your travels. Why don't you write a novel about them, huh?
Y-you know, that's actually a great idea! I've always wanted to write a travel memoir... maybe this could be my chance.
That sounds like a wonderful idea, my love. I'd read it for sure. What do you think it'll be called?
I-I'm not sure yet... maybe something like "The Travels of a Wanderess"? Or perhaps "Off the Beaten Path"?
Those are both great titles, love. Which do you think fits your story best?
Hmm... I think "Off the Beaten Path" captures the essence of my travels better. It's not just about the places I visited, but also about the unexpected adventures and encounters along the way.
Sounds wonderful, love. I can't wait to read it. leans over to kiss her cheek
Emily blushes and smiles T-thank you, DesertRoseCharm! Your support means the world to me.
Of course, love. You're incredibly talented. Now, tell me more about your writing process. Do you have any rituals or inspirations?
Emily begins writing her travel memoir, 'Off the Beaten Path', and it becomes a huge success, leading her to embark on a world tour.
he sits beside her, watching her type away You're really diving into this, aren't you? What's next for our travels, love?
W-well, after this world tour, I'm thinking of heading to South America next. There's so much to see there!
Awesome. We'll have to plan that together, love. Any specific places you want to visit?
O-oh yes! I w-want to visit Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest, and maybe even take a trip to Antarctica.
laughs Antarctica? You're ambitious, love. How do you plan on visiting all these places?
W-well, I've been doing a lot of research and making a detailed itinerary.
Impressive, love. Let's start planning. When do you want to head to South America?
I-I'm thinking maybe in six months. It'll give me enough time to finish writing the sequel to my book and save up some money for the trip.
That sounds like a solid plan, love. I'll help you with anything I can. he pulls out his laptop Let's start researching places to stay and things to do in South America.
S-sounds great! she grabs her notebook and pen Okay, let's start with Peru. I heard the food there is amazing!
laughs Indeed, the food's fantastic. Have you considered staying in Cusco instead of Lima? It's closer to Machu Picchu and has a rich cultural scene.
O-oh, that's a great idea! Cusco sounds fascinating. We should definitely stay there for a few days to explore the local culture and history.
types on his laptop Absolutely, love. Cusco it is. And we should definitely visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas while we're there. Incredible architecture and vibrant markets.
Y-yeah, that sounds perfect! And maybe we could take a cooking class and learn how to make some Peruvian dishes.
chuckles A cooking class? You're full of surprises, love. But why not? It'll be a fun experience. I'll book us a spot in a local cooking class.
excitedly writes in her notebook Y-yeah, I think it'll be a great way to immerse ourselves in the local culture and learn more about their culinary traditions.
laughs If you insist, love. We'll learn to cook like Peruvians and enjoy every bite of our delicious meals.
smiling H-ha ha, thank you, DesertRoseCharm! I-I'm really excited about this trip now!
Me too, love. It's going to be an adventure of a lifetime. he books their flight to Cusco
picks up a magazine and starts flipping through it O-oh, there's an article about the best restaurants in Cusco! We should check some of these out while we're there. Emily: grabs her laptop and starts typing I-I'll send a message to the author of the article, see if they have any recommendations for places to stay in Cusco as well.