Ayla one of the resident cats who was especially cuddly on my recent visit.
I’ve been a little stressed lately, too many things to do all at the same time. But that’s not a bad thing when you’re an entrepreneur. In fact it’s actually quite a good thing, definitely preferable to the alternative. But still, sometimes I need to take a break – even if it’s just for an hour or two. That’s what Cafe Katzentempel (a place where you hang out with the resident cats, while sipping your coffee or munching on your veggie burger) is for me, an at home getaway. You can read all about the Cafe Katzentempel here.
And isn’t that a large part of why many of us travel, to get away from it all?
I know it certainly is for me. It’s not the only reason of course. I also love immersing myself in new cultures, seeing new places, trying new activities and cuisines as well, but a large part of traveling for me is to unwind, to slow down, to stop thinking, to immerse myself in a really cheesy book with a no-think plot.
But even despite being a travel blogger, I can’t always be traveling, and nor do I want to be. I like being at home. I LOVE what I do for a living. I want to spend time with my husband and friends….while still getting away from it all.
I think the key, for me at least, is to find ways of replicating the getting away from it all feeling you have while on vacation, even if you’re not.
I met a friend at Cafe Katzentempel recently and it was her first visit. I loved seeing the surprise on her eyes as she noted This is a cafe….with cats everywhere. Yep, that about sums it up I thought as I shooed Ayala, a bundle of fur away from my cappuccino.
