A COLLECTION OF MAGICAL TRAVEL MEMORIES

Magic Carpets, Flying Ships, and Moonlit Kingdoms

The true travel stories of Marci Darling…

From ancient ruins and Scottish castles to Parisian rooftops and rainbow-filled skies, Marci Darling takes readers on a joyful journey through the places, people, and extraordinary moments that made a lifetime of travel so magical. Written with warmth, wonder, and a little mischief, these are the adventures that became treasured memories.

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ADVENTURES WORTH REMEMBERING

A Lifetime of Making Magic

Magic Carpets, Flying Ships, and Moonlit Kingdoms is Marci Darling’s collection of nonfiction travel stories about her adventures with her true love, soulmate, and best friend, Kim Friedman. Together, they swam beneath waterfalls amid ancient ruins in Mexico, went fairy hunting among Scottish castles, chased rainbows on the Isle of Skye, and danced on tabletops in Paris.

These journeys became more than vacations. They became a treasure chest of memories that Marci could open whenever life felt cold, reminding her of laughter, love, discovery, and the wonder of simply being alive. Travel heals her, inspires and ignites her, teaches her, and flings open the doors of her heart, soul, and imagination. Her advice to her younger self is simple: Travel, my darling. Make magic.

Captivating!
Marci Darling is a captivating author. She has a magical way of expressing her stories that gives the reader a clear image of what happened. I first read her stories on a Facebook group, Girls Love Travel! When I found this book, I was hooked! She is a gem! Her writing is gold. Her personality shines through her words. Amazing!
Kayla E, Amazon Review
A superb storyteller!
I belong to a Facebook group called: “Girls Love Travel” and thoroughly enjoy reading Marci’s posts so I knew I had to get this book!… It does not disappoint. Adventures abound, full of inspiration and hope! ~ Also a touching tribute to her friend Kim.
It is essential for my recovery from the pandemic to know the world is out there to explore and that we are in charge of our own destiny to make the most of every moment… to live as if it might be our last.
Jenny K., Amazon Review
AMAZING
Amazing book! Found about her from the Facebook group girls love travel and I’m OBSESSED. She’s such an amazing writer and woman, Love her traveling stories so much!! Gives me wanderlust!
Jennifer, Amazon Review
Great book about travel and falling in love with life
I first read Marci’s posts on the Girls Love Travel facebook page and immediately fell in love with her vibrant stories about her travels. I bought her book as soon as it was released, and I’m so glad I did! Marci tells stories about her travels so vividly and in such a magical way. Great book and really made me want to travel and fall in love with life just as Marci has!
Christa Santulli, Amazon Review
Travel goddess
I first came across Marci Darling when I read one of her posts about her travel in the Facebook Group – Girls Love Travel. I was hooked after I discovered her and couldn’t wait to read more about her travel stories! Marci is an excellent writer and I loved reading about her friendships and travel.
MT, Amazon Review
Sweet and loving memoir- enjoyable read!
What a beautiful, joyful book! A sweet treasure, memoir and tribute to a magical youth and very moving touchstone to adulthood. Highly recommend. It was a very fun read and full of life and love.
Melissa Berger, Amazon Review
Magical
I loved reading this book. It inspired me to travel more and to write beautifully like Marci. Thanks, Marci.
Lauri, Amazon Review
I’m in love with this book!
I love this book! I love the stories and the details. I love how it’s based mostly in the 90’s before cell phones and Google maps(how in the world did we ever get anywhere back then??). It made me smile, laugh aloud, made me cry and such an endearing treasure!! Thank You Marci Darling♥️
Amazon Customer
Unlike any travel book I’ve ever read!
Marci Darling takes you along with her on her adventures as you see the world through her eyes. More than exotic locations, she has the most intoxicating way of seeing life as the greatest adventure of them all. Each story is filled with magic, humor, heartbreak, friendship and transcendance. I devoured every delightful word that tumbles onto the page and I couldn’t put it down, but did not want it to end! Magic Carpets, Flying Ships, and Moonlit Kingdoms: The True Travel Stories of Marci Darling awakened my wanderlust and value traveling as more than an escape from life – but a leap into life!
Victoria Jennings, Goodreads Review
A delightful reading
From time to time I need to read something that brings me pure joy, and that is what this book gave me.
evelinepadilha, Goodreads Review
Colorful Adventures, Truly Lived
I love reading about Marci Darling’s adventures! Her stories are so colorful, imaginative and fun and she’s actually lived them! Her life is fantastic!
Jacqueline Moffette, Goodreads Review
For the wanderers at heart
A series of anecdotes from a woman who loves life and has seen the world. Beautifully written, a lighthearted read for when you long for travels, adventures and friendships.
Alessandra, Goodreads Review

More Words, Worlds & Wonderful Things

Discover more of Marci Darling’s wonderfully eclectic world through her other books, each filled with wit, imagination, adventure, and a touch of theatrical magic.