Around the world of cats

A cat Kotor, Montenegro © Guillaume Narbonne / DR

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1 Bars cats, Japan

While Japan is known for many things, it's certainly not for the extra living space. However, the small size and extreme promiscuity does not prevent the Japanese to enjoy the company of cats. So, apart from collecting figurines Hello Kitty, what can a Japanese who love these animals? Go to a cafe to chat. For an entrance fee, guests can indulge in the pleasure of caressing and listen purr until 6:00 on twenty of these cute fur balls. The concept was born in Taiwan, so successful in Japan that is now 150 cats cafes across the country.

Tokyo alone, there are more than 40 cafes cats. Two of the most popular are the Calico ( www.catcafe.jp ) and the Cat Cafe Nekorobi ( www.nekorobi.jp ).

In a bar in cats. Molly Gardens

2 Cats Hemingway, Key West, United States

There is no doubt that Ernest Hemingway embodied the archetype of manhood with a big V. But that tender heart so loved cats that were nicknamed "love sponges" ... And he had a genuine adoration for a Maine Coon six fingers called Snowball. Dozens of descendants of Snowball live in the beautiful property of the writer, now a museum. Given their noble ancestry and their names (Elizabeth Taylor and Charlie Chaplin, among others), these famous feline we pampers with the greatest care are real pashas. Even the fountain cats notoriety: the urinal was reported by Hemingway of his favorite bar one night of drinking.

The entrance to the house-museum of Ernest Hemingway ( www.hemingwayhome.com ) in the historic center of Key West, includes a tour and meeting with the cat quarantine location.

A sleeping cat to Hemingway's house. Willamor James

3 The barge cats, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Here is a typical curiosity amstello-Damoise . The Poezenboot ("cat boat"), is the floating home to many stray and abandoned cats. Moored along the Singel, this houseboat also hosts cat lovers, volunteers or people who want to adopt one of his proteges. Take the opportunity to make a turn at Katten Kabinet also, home to a rich collection of works of art on the theme of cats by great names like Picasso and Rembrandt.

The Poezenboot ( www.poezenboot.nl ) open from 13h to 15h except Sunday and Wednesday. Nearby, the Katten Kabinet ( www.kattenkabinet.nl ) is open daily.

On the "Poezenboot". Mreh

4 The city of cats, Kuching, Borneo

Kuching means "cat city" in Malay. Also, no one looks askance at those who like to pet the stray cats or shout "pusspusspuss" at the sight of a cat. The cleanest city in Malaysia is named after a local fruit called "cat's eye". Gigantic statues of cats dot the urban landscape, street vendors selling cat carved in the markets and the Cat Museum - which one enters by rushing into the mouth of a cat - offers 2,000 rooms (an Egyptian cat mummified), and a research center dedicated to the cat in religion and history.

Frequent flights arrive daily from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. For a taste of the museum of Cat, visit www.virtualmalaysia.com (see "Cat Museum").

5 Cats of the Hermitage Museum, Russia

Some of the finest art of the most opulent Russian museum objects are hidden in the dark recesses of his dusty basements. These are the cats of the Hermitage, custodians of priceless treasures from the museum and excellent ratters. More than 50 cats up the "feline patrol." Their predecessors came in 1745 when Catherine II had delivered a cargo of the palace "manly cats particularly good at catching mice." Visitors will encounter these excellent guards during their break in sunny during the museum. Do not miss Day chat Hermitage, held this year in April.

The magnificent Hermitage Museum ( www.hermitagemuseum.org ) main attraction of St. Petersburg , is on the Palace Square, along the Neva.

Cats of the Hermitage. Evgeniy Makaroff

6 Cats streets, Kotor, Montenegro

The Montenegro is in the process of carving out a reputation for choice: the cream chic Mediterranean destinations. And who says cream, said cats ... The coastal town of Kotor is, for some unknown reason, the stronghold of alley cats. Countless tomcats roam effect in the old town and around medieval sights classified by Unesco. Ubiquitous, they are such an integral part of the landscape that they have become the unofficial symbol of Kotor. You may not be able to bring one home, but thanks to local artisans, the separation will be less painful. Their wares hand representing cats are on sale in the cobbled streets of the old town.

Kotor, easily accessible from the capital, Podgorica, can also be a day trip from Herceg Novi and Dubrovnik (Croatia).

7 Average Joe Cat Show, Arlington, Washington, USA

Unlike some snobs cats, cat shows, the Average Joe Cat Show honors with tomcat. Held annually in Arlington, Snohomish County, this event honors the "Chat with the most hairy ears," the "most annoying Cat" or the "Chat with the most enormous paws." Casual Expo that does not take itself seriously, it attracts visitors from all over the world. If Washington is too far for you this year, enjoy online photos of cats competing in categories or "Cat in the more guiltily." Arlington is 76 miles north of Seattle "the most talkative cat."

The 11th Average Joe Cat Show will be held in May 2014; see www.averagejoecatshow.org .

A display of products. Trish Sneyder

8 Meows Mecca, Egypt

The Sphinx. A mummified cats. The cult of Bastet. The Egypt is a must for cat lovers. At other times, all cats belonged to Pharaoh, men and women maquillaient their eyes so that they resemble those of cats, and killing a cat was punishable by death. Today, starving offspring songs once haunt the chaotic streets of Cairo. However, their royal history is always read on the paintings of the tombs, statues in their likeness and the countless memories from junk to more authentic. Cairo-based Egyptian Mau Rescue NGO Organization (EMRO) organizes international adoption of these sacred descendants.

The EMRO is true or visit online www.emaurescue.org.

A cat in an Egyptian village. Thiery

9 Burmese cats, Inle Lake, Myanmar

Inle Lake in Myanmar , is known for fishermen that travel by rowing with a leg wrapped around the oar of their canoe. However, fish lovers of another kind draw worldwide attention. The Burmese cat - considered sacred in ancient times but now virtually disappeared from its native land animal - is back in Inthar Heritage House at the lake. This cultural center hosts a breeding program that aims to reintroduce the species sought in Myanmar even made a gift of them to Aung San Suu Kyi. However need to be a world famous character to enjoy the beauty of the Burmese. Open to the public Inthar can approach these cats to pet them and watch them take their meal of rice.

Inle Lake is served by planes and buses from Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay. For more information, please visit www.intharheritagehouse.com .

Cats jumping to Inle Lake. Carsten Ten Brink

10 The island cats, Tashirojima, Japan

If you idolize cats, you'll be in good company on the remote Japanese island Tashirojima. Dubbed the "Island of Cats", this paradise for cats includes a sanctuary dedicated to them, monuments in their own image and buildings ornaments shaped pointy ears and whiskers. They roam freely and their population far exceeds the number of inhabitants of the island (70), who believe that be nice with them luck. Cats were originally transported by boat to the island to hunt mice. Today, they hunt more hugs and treats that they offer visitors. For the latter, a few campsites and lodging in a "resort" on the subject ... cats are sporadically available.

Ferries run daily between the city of Ishinomaki and Tashirojima. For more information, please visit www.japan-guide.com (type "Tashirojima"). To book accommodation, please email sightsee@city.ishinomaki.lg.jp .

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