Gone with the wind

Daily prompt “Study abroad”
If you were asked to spend a year living in a different location, 
where would you choose and why.?

Tearing a year off to what – there are many options.
No doubt a bigger sailboat on the high seas would be the choice.
Already the year split into two beautiful habitats, namely Alsace and Merseyside.

No explanation necessary, for the sea is there just waiting.