Hello hello and happy Tuesday! First post of the week and, as ever, it’s a Top Ten Tuesday promoted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Please enjoy this guidebook narrative of some fictional places I’d want to visit and the reasons I’d die horribly in them!
1. Narnia
From the Chronicles of Narnia
An untouched world full of medieval Knights, magic and trees. Potential threats include wopping great big lions, sinister witches and wolves. More danger is ensured if you take a boat trip with Prince Caspian. Weather is often magically manipulated so seasons are unpredictable.
2. Camp Half-blood
From Percy Jackson
This unusual holiday camp is essential for all demigods. Dress for sun and combat. Health and safety is somewhat laissez-faire so bring a first aid kit.
3. Hogwarts
From Harry Potter
Magical castle where students can learn the delights of levitating, potion making and dueling. Normally very safe but you may be called upon to defeat a dark wizard or two. It’s Scotland so be sure to bring a house scarf.
4. Red London
From A Darker Shade of Magic
Popular tourist destination with its ruby red river, cute markets and visiting pirate ships. Often under attack from other worlds and has a slight crime problem. Tourists from other Londons will not be well received and may struggle with border control.
5. Caravel
From Caravel
A popular yearly attraction that could be literally anywhere. Pack your most elaborate, bow covered dress and prepare for jetlag: the place only comes alive at night. Traders will often rip you off or take more than you bargained for.
6. The Night Circus
From The Night Circus
A beautiful Circus with unusual tents, delicious snacks and impossible displays. Has a slightly sinister undertone and is only open at nights. No preplanning required when visiting the circus because it arrives without warning.
7. Orïsha
From Children of Blood and Bone
Although this tropical paradise is currently under poor management it is an exotic island with a rich display of beauty. The biggest threats currently are the cruel dictator and the lionaires indigenous to this island. Dress for summer.
8. Prague
Ok, this one actually exists so I won’t do a mock guide book impression for you all. But, on an exciting note, I can actually go there! I might not have the money to visit, but hey, this might happen some day people! And of course it’s all because of the romantic descriptions of the old cathedral, pretty streets and cute cafés in Daughter of Smoke and Bone that has me desperate to go.
9. The Hundred Kingdoms
From To Kill a Kingdom
Not to be confused with other similar sounding fantasy destinations, this world offers tourists a plethora of unusual island towns, expanses of sea and gold crafted cities. It is advisable that tourists don’t travel by boat, however, due to the heart snatching siren problem.
10. Miraji
From Rebel of the Sands
Glorious sunshine, glistening sand and a wealth of magic makes this an exciting place to visit. The biggest threats are angry citizens, crazy dictators and slightly clueless rebels. Tourists are advised to bring a bucket and spade for entertainment.
Lets Compare Notes
So there you have this very silly post. My next post will be my scathing review of Alex and Eliza, coming to a device near you on Thursday! Meanwhile, feel free to drop a link to your own list or an opinion in the comments section!
I’m disappointed that I didn’t think about Narnia when I was making my own list, but I’m glad to see it on yours! That is definitely a world I’d love to visit.
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Haha it was the first one I thought of, who wasn’t checking their wardrobe for Narnia as a kid 😂
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I definitely was! Honestly I hadn’t thought of those books in so long, but now I’m wanting to read them again!
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In my experience never read your childhood favourites, they are just perfect memories and much better left that way 😝
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I definitely agree with that! I’ve been burned so many times by trying to reread books from my childhood.
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It’s so Cruel! I tried to reread Percy Jackson and just found it childish, but I still have happy memories of racing to the bookstore on release day with my friend after school to buy the next one
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I love how you’ve framed this post! Wonderful list
My TTT: https://arubunwritten.wordpress.com/2019/02/26/top-ten-tuesday-bookish-places-id-like-to-visit/
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Thanks! And thanks for leaving your list!
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I’m a brand new convert to the Night Circus (last week) so I’m ready to go the next time I see some tents pop up after dark.
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Haha I’ll go with you 😂
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Darn, why didn’t I think of Caraval – then again, I’d probably spend most of the time in a corner crying lol I’m still down though! Great list!
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Haha me to tbh 😂 but it does sound pretty fun!
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Various places in Narnia and the Potterverse were on my list this week, too.
My Top Ten Tuesday post.
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Ah classic, I think most lists had somewhere from Harry potter on them! Thanks for leaving your link!
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Red London was one of mine too! Check out my TTT.
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Ah those novels are so good! It’s not just Lila who wants to visit that wonderful and magical London 😂
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This reminds me that I have to read Night Circus! Awesome list! ^^
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Ah you should! It’s amazing, although has a lot of descriptions so I don’t know if that’s your thing! Thanks!
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I’d love to go to basically all of these, except the place from To Kill A Kingdom because I haven’t read it yet-it’s my next read!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2019/02/26/top-ten-tuesday-200/
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Ooh tell me what you think! My friend Hannah (from YALC) just finished it and loved it too! I’ll go check yours out 😁
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I will!
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I still have to read the Shades of Magic trilogy, or any VE Schwab book. Also have the Daughter of Smoke And Bone trilogy on my TBR. 🙈 I didn’t even think of Miraji..I’m more of a mountain person but the way you’ve described it, it does sound appealing! Lovely options! 😍
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Ooooh you have to try them!!! They’re amazing 😍 haha I am way more of a warm places sort of person so the dessert didn’t sound too awful
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Love the faux travel guides!
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Haha thanks!
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I was going to put The Hundred Kingdoms as well but it went over my Top Ten in the end. Great post – Here’s my My Top Ten Tuesday
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I would love to visit Camp Half Blood and Hogwarts ❤
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Wouldn’t we all!
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I forgot about Miraji. I loved Rebel of the Sands so much though and it would definitely be awesome to go there. The third book comes out in the next couple weeks though!
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It’s probably my favourite series, I really enjoyed it. Where are you based? The third books already come out in the UK! It came out over summer
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Yes, let’s go to Narnia! Here’s my list: https://wordsandpeace.com/2019/02/26/top-ten-places-to-visit/
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Haha I’ll see you there! Ooh I’ll check it out, thanks for leaving your link!
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Siren snatching problem LOL. I’ll probably stay out of there!
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Haha I think I’d stay out of all these places if they existed they sound quite deadly 😂
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I like your guidebook format. I did a list like this in October and Narnia was on my list.
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Thanks!ah classic! Did you use a similar formatm
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Oooo I hadn’t thought of Red London… That one would be amazing to visit! I’ve been to Prague and it’s a great city!
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Aw so jealous you’ve been to Prague, I really want to go! Yes, Red London would be amazing 😍
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