Up here in the northern hemisphere the nights are closing in and there’s a slight chill to the air. I usually spend a large part of my travel days on the go, exploring new places, but on days like these, cosy coffee shops like Rome‘s Caffè Greco start to look inviting.
Also around this time of year, the smell of roasted chestnuts starts to waft through city streets, inviting you to follow your nose and purchase a bag of sweet floury treats.
The melodic sound of harp strings being played on a bustling Dublin street invites passers by to take a few moments out of their busy lives and relax.
On a sweltering hot summer’s day along California’s Lost Coast, the ocean almost calls your name, inviting you to jump headfirst into the cool, clear surf.
What do you find inviting? If you would like to join in this week’s travel theme with your own interpretation (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:
- Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Inviting
- Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
- Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
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xxx Ailsa
Autumn in New York; why does it seem so inviting? – Vernon Duke
When you’re writing, you’re conjuring. It’s a ritual and you need to be brave and respectful and sometimes get out of the way of whatever it is that you’re inviting into the room. – Tom Waits
Where's my backpack? 
This post is poetically beautiful ; ) thank you..
What a lovely comment, thank you! Happy autumn! xxx Ailsa
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Very…inviting gallery, Ailsa! I wouldn’ t mind to crunch on some chestnuts while enjoying the sound of waves. 🙂 Here’ s my entry: http://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/travel-theme-inviting/
Love it, Ese, that yurt is marvellous and I want to take that little troll home! Hee hee. I love that you included one of my favourite John Muir quotes too! xxx
Those pictures of the Lost Coast look quite inviting. Is it always so empty? Looks like a great place for some solitude.
I chose a border crossing as inviting;
http://pathsunwritten.com/2014/09/27/travel-theme-inviting/
Love your interpretation, Ben, endings and beginnings at the same time! The Lost Coast is pretty tricky to get to, unless you’re driving a heavy duty off road vehicle, so it doesn’t get the usual influx of RVers and daytrippers, so while I’m sure it’s not always that empty, it would never succumb to the dreaded influx of summer tourists! Definitely worth a visit if you can. xxx
Still have never been to California. Good to know there’s some remote spots left in it though.
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Extremely inviting, Ailsa! And the café I completely agree on…
Lovely photos. The chestnut stands brings back memories of Innsbrueck in the winter. 😀
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This is my invitaion! http://wp.me/p1hCI2-3Li
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Very inviting photos, Ailsa, I’d love to roam there… One day I’ll go back to Dublin!
Here are my pictures: http://drieskewrites.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/travel-theme-inviting/
Nice photo.
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Thanks Ailsa, And heres another contribution to the theme.
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A hilltop town of towers in Tuscany at night, where the restaurants give you wine in the street while you wait. What could be more inviting than that?… http://jaspasjourney.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/san-gimignano-at-night/
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The harpist shot is spot on Ailsa. More from me
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Definitely with you on the coffee shops 🙂 https://sasieology.wordpress.com/2014/09/27/travel-theme-inviting/
A soothing pint of the Black Stuff in Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse?? Or a bit of Black Bush while sitting around a peat fire?? 😉
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http://tvortravels.wordpress.com/2014/09/27/travel-theme-inviting/ lots of inviting shots, here’s mine!
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This small spring kept inviting me: http://wp.me/qJ7j
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Love the thought of a toasty coffee (or tea) shop as days get shorter & cooler!
del
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Hi everybody friends
here my invitation to taste this…
The Café featured in this post is darling! If I’m ever in Rome, I hope to remember to check it out.
Sincerely,
Mars
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Winter is soon approaching and will be inviting to explore…snow.
I am inviting you to board the train…
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This is from Maine…http://megtraveling.com/2014/09/28/travel-theme-inviting/
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