france | The Tea-Infused Typewriter

The feeling that you ought to be somewhere else in the world can be confusing especially when you have no idea where that somewhere is. It’s an answer I have yet to find.

A quiz once told me I ought to live in Paris, going on to describe why:

You are a romantic who enjoys strolling through cobblestone streets and markets. You are inspired by art and architecture, and thrive being surrounded by other artists and intellectuals. You enjoy the bustle of a city, but also love spending time in the warm countryside, sitting at a cafe, and having a glass of wine or coffee. Your soul is nourished by being in nature, and by having deep meaningful conversation about love, art, and the meaning of life.

It’s quite accurate for a quiz, I must say.

Then again, I’m so drawn to the open and spectacular Irish countryside. There’s a Game of Thrones tour of the locations in Northern Ireland used to film the show and I’d gladly pack a bag to fly out there. I believe they also shoot Reign there as well. The thought of visiting ancient castles in the country sounds like a better vacation than going to Hawaii which I’m well aware may sound ludicrous but I’ve always found colder places more appealing than warmer ones.

But then there’s the snow-capped mountains in Switzerland…

As you can see I suffer from European wanderlust.

I’d pay a fat load of money to buy an Anywhere Door. Think of all the money I’d save on local and international travel! Not to mention avoiding those hassling security checks. I’d be able to check off a lot of things from my bucket list, I’ll tell you that.

Now rather than writing an essay on why I’d like an Anywhere Door, I’d rather show you how I’d use it! Simple but effective.

When I get up early in the morning, I could go grab a coffee and bagel from Tim Hortons. (And take home some donuts and timbits too.)

Stay for the weekend at the lovely Aescher hotel high up on the Appenzellerland mountains in Switzerland. Although amenities are basic, they’ve got hearty food and some exhilarating adventures!

Go for dinner at Ristorante Grotta Palazzese, nestled in the caves of Polignano a Mare beach, Italy.

Take a walk around Hallstat, a medieval village in Austria. Maybe make a few snow angels and have a snowball fight. Going to this little village is like taking a trip to the past so in a way, the Anywhere Door could also be an Anytime Door!

An old mill in Dordogne, France was transformed into an amazingly quaint hotel on the banks of a peaceful river. The hotel Moulin de Roc looks absolutely perfect for an afternoon lunch especially with its Michelin star restaurant (with all the money I save on travelling I could afford to eat somewhere like that)!