Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl. The topic this week is BOOKS SET IN A PLACE I’D LOVE TO VISIT. So my problem with today’s topic is that most of the books I read aren’t set in peaceful times. Quite the opposite, sooo, there’s not that many that I’d actually want to visit. I picked through my books and these are the ones I’ve found with settings I actually want to go to.
VELARIS — Okay, who wouldn’t want to visit Velaris? It sounds like paradise on earth — an artist’s quarter, outdoor markets, restaurants with outdoor seating, an enormous library, a river running through the actual city…it all sounds perfect.
THE SHIRE — I maintain that if I had to pick a fictional fantasy place to live, it would 100% be The Shire as a hobbit. PROVIDED it is during peaceful times. It looks so pretty there.
CRESCENT CITY — Who wouldn’t want to visit Crescent City? Even with all the shenanigans that have happened there, it still sounds like it would be an awesome place to visit. So many different types of people, such different ways of living, it sounds awesome.
WILLOW CREEK RENAISSANCE FAIRE — I’ve been to a Ren Faire twice in my life and had a BLAST both times. I hope to go to our local one this year, but if I don’t get to, maybe I’ll just reread Well Met. EITHER WAY, I’d love to visit the Willow Creek Ren Faire. Maybe get a glimpse of Simon as a pirate…
CABESWATER — This is another one of those it sounds so pretty kind of places. Cabeswater sounds so fascinating in The Raven Cycle, but I definitely would just want to visit. For a tiny bit. Before things got creepy or scary or weird.
HOGWARTS / HOGSMEADE — C’mon, who, to this day, does not want to visit Hogwarts? I know Rowling is awful, and I am never giving her my money again, but Hogwarts will always have a small special part of my heart.
Where would you want to visit?
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These all sound like great places to visit and spend time. I love the idea of nature and beauty, so any of those appeal to me.
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I was not thinking fantasy settings at first, but now they seem like such obvious choices for this! Love this list 🙂
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Thank you! If I could visit ANYWHERE, it’d definitely be a fictional location LOL
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Velaris and Hogsmede are places I’d like to visit too!!!
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We can dream!
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We don’t really have Ren Faire’s in South Africa (that I know of) but I would love to specifically go to the one in Well Met. Also I cannot wait for Well Traveled!
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Me either!! I tried for an ARC but got denied. Oh well!
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Willowcreek would be fun. Cabeswater would be a little scary! Fun places.
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Cabeswater would be terrifying if you went at the wrong time!
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The Shire and Hogwarts are definitely on my list too!
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Who wouldn’t want to visit the Shire, I ask you!!!
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Yes I’d love to visit Velaris and The Shire looks like the happiest place to live! I wouldn’t mind visiting Rivendell too!
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Ooo I completely forgot about Rivendell, but you’re right. That’s another prime location!
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These are some awesome destinations – Cabeswater and Velaris are definitely some places I would love to visit.
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I would happily live in Velaris, honestly.
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Yes! Crescent City would be so amazing to visit. All the different people and creatures. Plus, all the crazy things you can get into. Great list.
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EXACTLY! It sounds like so so much fun.
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The Shire would be amazing to visit in the fall. 😍 I would love to go to Willow Creek Renaissance Faire.
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Dreaaaaam destination!!!
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I really want to go to a ren faire as well. Nice list!
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Thank you!! Ren Faires are so much fun.
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I’d definitely be on board for Hogwarts or the Ren Faire. Great picks!
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Would going to New Zealand where they filmed all the Shire stuff count as visiting? They have the touristy setups and stuff, but the country itself is just fantastically gorgeous, plus has delicious chocolate (if you’re into that). Source: bff’s hubby from there & all the photos I’ve googled lol
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THAT’S THE DREAM. I’d love, love, love to be able to visit New Zealand one day. I’d have to go to Hobbiton, to visit Weta Workshop and so, so many other places!
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I definitely got caught up in checking out the tours and such after posting that comment and mannnn it looks AWESOME. Also if places like that exist already why aren’t people living like that? It would be fabulous!
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Honestly, even in a setting that’s supposedly peaceful, the chances of me almost immediately dying are pretty high because that would just be my luck 😂 BUT I’d definitely love to visit Velaris and I defo wanna experience the Ren Faire! 😍 I think Cabeswater would result in immediate death for me though haha
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I mean, same. I’m very clumsy, and don’t have the best of luck so uh…I’d probably wander into The Shire and fall into a lake or something.
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I totally agree with Velaris, the Shire, and Hogwarts/Hogsmeade. I would go to any of those in a heartbeat. Althoughhhh I think I’d be slightly more interested in Rivendell or Lothlorien first, then Shire. (Yes, I may or may not be rewatching Fellowship right now.)
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