6. Transylvania, Romania
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Visit Castle Bran, the actual castle of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” in Transylvania, Romania. The castle is now a fantastic museum. Take some garlic with you just in case.
7. Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
Hop on a boat and sail down the Congo River in Africa to see the steamy, dense jungles that was the backdrop for Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness.”
8. Dublin, Ireland
Dublin’s cobblestone streets, trendy pubs and vibrant nightlife lend to the mystique found in “Ulysses” by James Joyce.