2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, making it the perfect time to start this blog and share my passion with other lovers and admirers of her work.
Throughout this year, there have been various events held in appreciation of Austen’s works. Janeites from all over the world gathered and traveled for festivals, celebrations and balls to share our common love of all things Austen. Several new movies, TV series, and books based on adaptations of Austen’s works were released this year.
The highlight of the year for me was a summer trip through Jane Austen’s English countryside. I traveled to Steventon, the village where Austen was born, the countryside towns of Overton and Alton where she spent her early years, the house in Chawton where she wrote and published her books, the city of Bath which features prominently in her books, the Winchester lodgings where she spent her last days, and Winchester Cathedral where she is buried. I was able to plan my trip using the information I obtained from blogs and websites dedicated to Jane Austen. It feels right to share my journey and add to that knowledge base for future travelers.