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Madeline McDavidJanuary 7, 2016Only place in NY you can pick up a book on the history of Cambodia, the latest hot French novel and cool travel guides to Havana in 5 minutes. Language and film/conversation classes are fantastic, too
AaronMay 21, 2013My go to place in NYC for any travel-related literature. They've got a fantastic collection of guidebooks as well as travel writing and cultural books. And they offer language classes!
The Corcoran GroupOctober 14, 2011A beautiful bookstore specializing in travel guides and world literature. They also host language classes where you can brush up on your French, Spanish or Italian!
dawn.in.newyorkApril 3, 2015Great selections of foreign books, mostly from european countries, and books for foreign language studying.
MetroFocusJune 18, 2012Stocked with books about other countries, read up on that exotic place you’ll spend your vacation or at least help you pretend you’re there. Read more on MetroFocus & discover other city bookstores. Read more
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014Travel books are not the only thing for sale — children's language books, works of fiction, memoirs and maps are also available. Read more
MariSeptember 8, 2010Amazing selection of travel books. Come here, daydream about where you'll go when you're done working for that start up. Lots of books for NYC natives to keep you occupied until the traveling starts
This may be my favorite bookstore of all time. It isn't large, but the selection is excellent, and I always go home with some unexpected gem.
Stina P.February 17, 2014go here if you like to travel or read. they sort the books by country for fiction and non fiction and all are translated to English. 👍
MazdaOctober 25, 2010Idlewild was taken from the original name for New York International Airport, which was renamed JFK in 1963. We even have some stained glass and chairs from the original Idlewild Airport in our store!
Mary Ann CaramJanuary 8, 2010One of my favorite bookstores in the city. THE go to source for any time you're planning a vacation - they have everything you need book-wise to get excited about your trip.
John PaterakisAugust 9, 2015Check the back of the store. Slightly dated travel books available for up to 75% off!
Great language classes, small groups and lots of conversation!
KarlJanuary 9, 2010One of NY's better bookstores. Sections for international literature and lots of travel and map books.
Always great sales and bargains to the right of register.
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A beautiful international bookshop located near Union Square in New York City. We offer travel guidebooks at 20% off and language classes in French, Spanish, and Italian
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