Stranger Things may be back on Netflix for Season 2, but if there’s one thing that’s a little too scary about this season, it’s probably the heavy focus on the Upside Down and the creatures that live there. I mean, who wants to live in a world where you’re constantly being hunted by the Demogorgon? Or what about a place where you can’t even enjoy your superpowers, like the ones Eleven has, because you’re too busy using them to stay alive? Thanks, but no thanks.
You know what, though? The Upside Down may be a bum option for fantasy worlds we want to live in, but there are plenty of others where we would absolutely love to take up residence. Think big: Westeros, Middle Earth, the Star Wars galaxy. If there’s magic, aliens or unusual rules to living in the world, even better — we want to experience all of it.
Here are some of the fantasy worlds that, honest to goodness, we truly wouldn’t mind living in from here on out.
The wizarding world of Harry Potter
Folks, this is the magical world of Harry Potter we’re talking about. Who wouldn’t want to live here? Casting spells and engaging with magical beings of all sorts while visiting places like Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, Godric’s Hollow and even the Ministry of Magic… the fun would never end if you lived there.
Middle Earth
Middle Earth definitely experiences its fair share of turbulent moments, but that shouldn’t detract from the beauty and magic of a place where elves, hobbits, wizards and humans co-exist in relative harmony.
Pandora
The fictional planet at the heart of Avatar, Pandora, looks like the kind of fantasy world we wouldn’t want to just visit or live in; we’d want to grow up there. Getting to experience all the wonders of this planet could probably only be truly appreciated if you spent a lifetime there, TBH.
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland, a place that exists in a future and on a planet where we can be free from the common ailments and destruction regularly wreaked on Earth, feels like it would be a breath of fresh air to experience. Wouldn’t you be just a little bit curious to see what this utopia is like?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe
An alternate version of our modern world that includes the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Defenders, the X-Men and even some of those pesky Marvel villains would be so cool to experience firsthand.
Narnia
Walking through a wardrobe and ending up in a world where lions can talk, you can defeat an evil queen and you can rule Narnia in all is magical, mythical, pseudo-medieval glory? Yes please!
Neverland
A world where you never have to worry about growing up sounds like a darn fine world to live in, if you ask me. Add to that the intrigue of pirates and Lost Boys, and there’s no place I’d rather be.
Westeros
Sure, Westeros is a somewhat dangerous place, but why play it safe in a fantasy world? With an exciting mix of magic, political intrigue, war and all other sorts of fantastic pursuits, choose a house to pledge your loyalty and let the good times roll.
The ‘Star Wars’ galaxy
The Star Wars universe has excited us since the first film was released in 1977. A fully expansive galaxy with various intriguing alien races and customs, a multitude of planets to visit and one of the most colorful casts of characters you’re ever likely to meet, the world of Star Wars is so intriguing.
The ‘Star Trek’ universe
The Star Trek universe is set many centuries ahead of our own time, and let me tell you: the future looks like one heck of a fun adventure. Beaming to unknown planets, meeting new alien communities and warping across the galaxy sounds like the only way to travel, right?
Oz
The Wizard of Oz has thrilled generations of viewers and, among the many reasons for doing so, we can thank that vibrant Technicolor world of Oz. The Lollipop Guild’s warm welcome is definitely reason enough to make more than one trip.
Wonderland
Falling down a rabbit hole leads Alice on some thoroughly exciting adventures in Wonderland, from madcap tea parties to unusual conversations with a disappearing cat. Wonderland is the kind of whimsical place worth chilling out in for a good long while.
Storybrooke
Storybrooke is home to all of the fairytale characters you grew up reading about in your favorite bedtime stories. Sure, there’s a fair amount of drama that comes with living in such a special place, but why not try it out there? With all of the magic that comes with life in Storybrooke, there’s no doubt you’d want to stay a while.
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