I going to have to agree with Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz that, while travelling to different places, experiencing new things, and meeting new people is definitely fun, there is no place like home. But as an aspiring traveler, I couldn't imagine staying in one place forever, and never venturing out into the world.
The farmer's market in Boulder, Colorado.
The thought of leaving the comfort of your home -- your bed, your own bathroom, your food, your knowledge of the city -- even if it is for just a few days can be daunting, I admit. But I found it interesting after to talking to some different people that there are actually a lot of cities throughout the country that are very similar to Asheville. Many people describe Asheville as a hippie city, and trust me, there are plenty of other cities around the U.S. that put off the same vibes as our home.
Boulder, Colorado is one city, I learned, that is has many of the same qualities as Asheville. Located in the Rocky Mountains, Boulder
is a very progressive, and open-minded city. You can find many people who are into the outdoors, and looking to live a "hipster" way of life.
Seattle, Washington
On a bigger scale, Seattle, Washington is also like Asheville. It's citizens are more accepting of others, music is a big part of its culture, and the city as a whole is very environmental, with major focuses on spending free time outdoors. Although it has a much larger population, Seattle has many of the same aspects as the city we know and love.
A little more south is Austin, Texas. While the landscape is in no way like what Asheville offers, it is in the hill country, so the city isn't
totally flat like in Dallas, where I used to live. Austin isn't like Seattle or Boulder in the sense it is basically Asheville but in a different location, it does have some similar aspects. The population of the Capital of Texas is again a generally accepting group. Music is a huge part of Austin, although not as much of the bluegrass and folk influences. Austin does differ a little from Asheville, with its very large population and the fact that it is also a college town.
These are just a few cities here in America that have a least a taste of Asheville within their boundaries, some more than others. Hopefully some of you home-bodies will now consider venturing away from home and maybe go to some place new, but doesn't completely take you out of your comfort zone. But no matter how many similarities another city may have, Asheville is a one-of-a-kind place to call home.
The farmer's market in Boulder, Colorado.
The thought of leaving the comfort of your home -- your bed, your own bathroom, your food, your knowledge of the city -- even if it is for just a few days can be daunting, I admit. But I found it interesting after to talking to some different people that there are actually a lot of cities throughout the country that are very similar to Asheville. Many people describe Asheville as a hippie city, and trust me, there are plenty of other cities around the U.S. that put off the same vibes as our home.
Boulder, Colorado is one city, I learned, that is has many of the same qualities as Asheville. Located in the Rocky Mountains, Boulder
is a very progressive, and open-minded city. You can find many people who are into the outdoors, and looking to live a "hipster" way of life.
Seattle, Washington
On a bigger scale, Seattle, Washington is also like Asheville. It's citizens are more accepting of others, music is a big part of its culture, and the city as a whole is very environmental, with major focuses on spending free time outdoors. Although it has a much larger population, Seattle has many of the same aspects as the city we know and love.
A little more south is Austin, Texas. While the landscape is in no way like what Asheville offers, it is in the hill country, so the city isn't
totally flat like in Dallas, where I used to live. Austin isn't like Seattle or Boulder in the sense it is basically Asheville but in a different location, it does have some similar aspects. The population of the Capital of Texas is again a generally accepting group. Music is a huge part of Austin, although not as much of the bluegrass and folk influences. Austin does differ a little from Asheville, with its very large population and the fact that it is also a college town.
These are just a few cities here in America that have a least a taste of Asheville within their boundaries, some more than others. Hopefully some of you home-bodies will now consider venturing away from home and maybe go to some place new, but doesn't completely take you out of your comfort zone. But no matter how many similarities another city may have, Asheville is a one-of-a-kind place to call home.