Oh Monday. My to do list for today was massive, but somehow I managed to spend the better half of my morning clicking through travel blogs and looking at some seriously daydream worthy photos. What can I say? Mondays are hard. Plus, it’s been so nice to be back in Chiang Mai and finally have some time to catch up on my Internet reading (which is obviously super important).
Dirty backpacking clothes, I’ll wash you tomorrow.
In the spirit of getting other people to similarly procrastinate sharing, here are a few pretty places I fell for today:
1. A pretty city
Julia from Nowhere To Go But Everywhere always posts the prettiest photos, and this one of Granada was no exception. I haven’t been to Spain since I was a little girl, which suddenly seems like such a shame!
2. Another (possibly even prettier) city
Prague is the sort of storybook city that makes you want to visit over and over. This post reminded me that it’s probably time for another visit.
3. Pretty breathtaking beach
Australia was the first big trip I saved for after getting my first job when I was fifteen. I can’t say that it’s at the top of my list of countries to return to, but getting the chance to swim at this famous beach could change that!
4. Pretty yurt stay – in the UK! 
It’s no secret on this blog that I’m in love with Central Asia (in fact you can expect another “Stan” post later this week), and part of that love comes from my obsession with yurts. Favorites include the magical beachside yurt I stayed in near Issy-Kul Lake and the cozy yurt I overnighted in while horse trekking through the Kyrgyz mountains. But it turns out you don’t have to travel across the world to stay in a yurt! Read here about Monica from The Travel Hack’s yurt holiday on the England-Wales border.
5. Prettiest volcanic lake
Because Garibaldi Lake in Canada has to be one of the world’s prettiest.
Have a favorite? Which pretty place would you skip out on work for this lovely Monday?
Kristin says
Prague, definitely! 🙂
Silvia says
Right? I don’t think I could ever really tire of visiting.
Jaron says
I’m on holiday myself now, but if I wasn’t that beach would look pretty enticing. I’ve also never stayed in a yurt!
Silvia says
You HAVE to spend at least a night in a yurt! There’s something so cozy about it.
Justine says
I would go to any of these places right now. But Garibaldi Lake and that beach in Australia are both breathtaking!
Silvia says
Agreed! After a hot hot day in Thailand today, I would love to take a dip in either of those waters.
Monica says
Thanks so much for including my post! I’m currently drooling over these gorgeous places. Prague looks so beautiful!
Silvia says
Prague was always one of my favorite cities growing up! Though I think at this point I would probably choose your yurt holiday 🙂
becky hutner says
oggling travel photos = my favorite way to procrastinate. LOVE yurts & that lake makes me proud to be canadian 🙂
Silvia says
Right? I’m scared to think how many hours I’ve procrastinated away like that. But then, getting travel inspiration is important too!
Franca says
I’d love to spend some time in a yurt, they look so cute and I didn’t realize they can be found not too faraway, if only I knew about it when I was living in the UK.
Silvia says
Maybe your next housesit should be in a yurt! That would be amazing.
Christine | The Traveloguer says
Great photos, I can see how you didn’t get anything done, but Mondays are really hard, so it’s okay!
I’m torn between Granada and Prague. I haven’t been to Granada since I was little too, and Prague was one of my favourite spots when I went inter-railing! 🙂
Silvia says
They’re both such gorgeous cities. I would happily accept a trip to either right now 🙂
Mohana says
I have read all your posts by now I guess. I am in love with your blog.
Do you think you may be headed to India soon?Let me know.
XO
Mohana
Silvia says
Wow, that’s so nice to hear, Mohana! Actually, I might go to India for a bit in the spring. I really want to go back to Nepal and I’ve never been to Pakistan, so I was thinking of flying Kathmandu to Delhi and then crossing into Pakistan near Amritsar, if that border is still working.
Mohana says
I feel ashamed to admit that i have never been to Nepal (barring its tiny little border town) although I practically grew up living an hour away from the country’s gates.
And Amritsar, I would love to tag along!!
I think the Wagah border’s still working.
Silvia says
You have to go to Nepal! And join me in Amritsar of course 🙂
Mohana says
yay 😀
Victoria@ The British Berliner says
Prague for sure! I used to live there and it was an absolute pleasure having chandeliers in the university classroom, and sitting on the floor of Charles Bridge, breathing it all in!
Silvia says
That sounds amazing, I’m totally jealous! I would love to live in Prague for a bit.
Taylor Hearts Travel says
I love the picture of Garibaldi Lake in Canada. If I could click my fingers to teleport there right now, I so would!