Cats from Cornwall {England}

"When it comes to white sand, wild surf and wide-open skies, nowhere in Britain can compare to Devon and Cornwall," states Lonely Planet Devon & Cornwall (Travel Guide).

In fact, Cornwall has been the number one UK Holiday Destination for the eight consecutive year in the British Travel Awards thanks to its breathtaking seaside vistas, cliff-top walks, and stunning medieval castle. Or is it because so many cats take a leisurely walk along the cobbled streets of Cornwall?

Cat pictures by vvicca

Related post: Cats in the most haunted town in England

In other news, my award-winning short film Avalon (aka Next to Her) will be shown at the short film festival of Kalmthout, Belgium, on Saturday, October 1st. Can't go? Then subscribe to the Traveling Cats newsletter and get free and exclusive online access to the film.

Cats from Tokyo {Japan}

"Akihabara, Tokyo. This headquarters of manga and animation houses some discreet shrines and temples. Tucked away between the railway road, a canal, and a row of buildings, the Yamagimori sanctuary is a small haven of peace where visitors pray and enjoy their lunch break on a bench while caressing the two old cats that sleep there."

Text and photos: Neko Land: Une vie de chat au Japon

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Cat from Najac {France}

Najac is exactly how you would imagine a picturesque French village. Built along a ridge above a bend of the Aveyron river, Najac has many little shops and restaurants and is dominated by a 13th century fortress castle.

The village is tiny (less than 1,000 inhabitants). Yet it has a local celebrity: a castle cat.

”I photographed the castle cat on the old road towards the 13th century castle ruins,” says Werner Gladines from the Belgian travel blog Dichtbij en Ver Weg. “The cat was already on the wall when we were walking towards the castle, and two hours later it was still there. She posed like a real diva.”

P.S. Meet the feline manager of the Abbey of Reigny in France