If there’s a thing one can do to get inspiration, it is traveling. Regardless of the profession involved, there’s something or somewhere with the inspiration professionals need to create. For writers and artists, there are lots of places around the world to get inspired, but these places are unique and have been inspiring similar professionals for a long time.
10 Paris, France
Paris does not only serve the purpose of romance. It also sparks the flame of inspiration that many creative professionals lack. The impressive architecture appeals to both artists and writers alike. With just a view of the city’s landscape and all the gorgeous creations around it, one can spend a lifetime creating some interesting content in this city. This was the fate of writers like Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilder and several other writers who were so engulfed by the flames of inspiration in Paris that they developed their writing careers and wrote some of their most widely recognized works in the French city.
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9 Sedona, Arizona
Sedona offers a type of atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Those unique mountain formations and their mesmerizing colors are enough inspiration for both writers and artists. Nowhere else in the world can such a backdrop be found and this makes it even more unique. Sedona is also endowed with so many energy vortexes which also means there’s a lot of spiritual energy to be felt here. Who knows, one might get teleported into the unseen world and told some secrets about humanity.
8 Petra, Jordan
Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight and the most visited attraction in Jordan. While this alone makes it worth a visit for writers seeking inspiration, the rich history and the unique scenery of the area add to its appeal. Petra was the crossroads of many ancient civilizations and an important center of commerce during the Nabataean empire. Walking around and taking the views of the amazing sight will have visitors getting whispers of inspiration and birthing interesting story ideas. This might turn out to be the stage for the start of an interesting Arabic-inclined or treasure-hunting story that might appeal to the world.
7 Westfjord, Iceland
Iceland has been for many a country filled with so much uniqueness but this uniqueness is not the only thing that makes it a great place of inspiration. Its serene atmosphere is what makes it so inspiring. Many parts of Iceland present absolute seclusion but Westfjord present that kind of untouched nature and serenity that will have one connected to their imagination for as long as they wish without being disturbed by daily human activities. Many of the accommodations in Westfjord are even positioned to present guests with unparalleled views of nature. Imagine sitting in front of a house at the foot of a gigantic mountain and being presented with endless views of empty green fields and the ocean. There’s nothing more inspiring.
6 Costa Rica
Costa Rica may be a place of thrilling adventures but many famous writers around the world had some kind of adventure before writing some of their finest pieces. In Costa Rica, the thrilling activities and the surrounding lushness of the forests combine to create an atmosphere that appeals to lovers of nature making it a great place to create a nature-inclined piece that would appeal to the world.
5 Napa Valley, California
Natural scenery and history inspire but so do wine and good food and Napa Valley has them all. This region in California is endowed with some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. A walk in the vineyards is one of the best ways to get inspired in Napa Valley as it offers mesmerizing scenery and stimulating fresh breath. A taste of good wine and a delicious meal can also do the job perfectly.
4 Colorado, USA
Sometimes, the most inspiring moments of one’s life come after they have overcome a challenging adventure. For many, it may be skydiving or scuba diving but rock climbing also works perfectly and one of the best places to get this type of inspiration is the rocky state of Colorado. Here, so many challenges await, and sometimes, it might take two or more adventures to get to the peak of one’s mental capacities. Besides rock climbing, other thrilling activities such as water rafting, and hiking, can also be great ways to get inspired in Colorado.
3 Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, New Zealand
Some writers and artists yearn to fill their minds with extra-terrestrial ideas and create content beyond the earth and one place to get this type of inspiration is Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. At night, the sky of this region in New Zealand is transformed into a dream sight that can stimulate the mind in ways one never thought of. Thousands of stars fill the sky along with other colorful extra-terrestrial elements. Visitors are usually allowed to camp out in the open to witness such wonderful scenery which is just the perfect stage for the birthing of a creative idea.
2 Santorini, Greece
There’s no doubt that natural scenery inspires the mind but when that scenery comes with serenity, it becomes perfect. Different cities and regions around the world come with this type of atmosphere but there’s something about Santorini that makes it stand out from others. This Greek island features lots of elevated hotels that offer views of the magnificent caldera and the mesmerizing ocean. After a relaxing bath in one of the infinity pools and a delicious meal, one can just sit in a perfect spot in front of the scenery and get into a zone of creativity.
1 Dublin, Ireland
Being around a certain thing almost always guarantees that one will fall in love with it. When around animals, loving animals is inevitable and this is also the case when around books. It turns out that many people who grew up around books at one point in their lives developed a love for writing. Dublin is one such place that guarantees one will always be around books. This alone is an opportunity for writers to get inspired by the works of past writers. Besides the opportunities to read and get inspired, the history and scenery of Dublin also make it inspiring. All over the historic city are impressive castles and attractions with interesting and inspiring stories. Besides, there are great writing spots all over the city from uncrowded cafés that offer delicious hot chocolate and coffee to grave-silent museums with impressive decor.
